NYC Open Houses: 5 Apartments to See This Weekend

This appealing 1950s art deco co-op was renovated to blend the old with the new, and it all works wonderfully together. Gold fixtures in the kitchen alongside stainless-steel appliances give it an interesting aesthetic. Crown moldings, hardwood floors and crystal door knobs are additional warm touches as well, as the sunken living room, which makes for a cozy space. Listing by Isil Yildiz and Isabel Yerkes of Compass.

Fans of the modern farmhouse style made popular by designer Joanna Gaines (from HGTV’s “Fixer Upper”) will recognize her telltale touches, including salvaged parts (brass radiator grills), exposed bulb light fixtures, creamy white walls and shiplap in the dining area. The mood is serene and classic. Low monthly maintenance and a prime location close to a slew of train lines make this a hot listing on one of Brooklyn’s fruit streets. Cassie D’Agata of Compass is the listing agent.

This sunny studio makes a strong case for claiming your own spot in Chelsea. The monthly maintenance is a low $599, and flexible rules allow for pied-à-terre use, subletting (after three years of ownership), guarantors and co-purchasing. The High Line is less than a block away. Listing by Stacey Curry of Compass.

Book lovers and admirers of literary figures could be intrigued by this East Village co-op currently for sale by the New Yorker’s art critic, Peter Schjeldahl. It has built-in bookshelves, naturally, and an arty aesthetic. Convertible walls and clerestory windows cleverly carve up the apartment’s mid-section to create an office and a bedroom. Karen Zelermyer and Sarah Zelermyer-Diaz of Douglas Elliman share the listing.

It doesn’t get more Brooklyn than living in the Breukelen, a 1949 co-op building located close to the Brooklyn Promenade and its sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline, Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of  Liberty. Striking steel casement windows offer southern and western exposures and open for a cross-breeze during warmer days. Listing by Scott Hustis and Mark Jovanovic of Compass.