We kick off our NYC open houses for October 17 and 18 at this fabulous brownstone duplex in Cobble Hill. With its garden, private entrance, and expansive layout, it’s no wonder more than 100 StreetEasy shoppers call it a favorite. The living room centers around a working fireplace with a marble mantel. A new chef’s kitchen with dishwasher and breakfast bar opens to a large dining area. Want more? The sprawling rec room downstairs has a full bath and laundry. Deborah Rieders at Corcoran is the seller’s agent.

Let the Brooklyn Heights waterfront be your backyard in this brightly remodeled 1-bedroom. It’s set in a 1940s walkup with an incredible roof deck, just steps to neighborhood jewels like the Promenade and Fruit Street Sitting Area. This sweet perch features a windowed kitchen with new floor and backsplash tiles, plus a dishwasher. And if the moldings don’t offer enough charm for you, the bathroom sports a fantastic clawfoot tub. Melissa Leifer at Keller Williams is the seller’s agent.

Get both pedigree and location with this 1-bedroom duplex at the Cast Iron Building in Greenwich Village. Soaring 13-foot ceilings, huge arched windows, and a brilliant remodel with custom built-ins optimize the uber-urban interior. Cook with ease in a kitchen that boasts plenty of cabinet and counter space and high-end appliances, including a dishwasher. The lofted bedroom has great closet space. Contact a StreetEasy Expert on the listing for more information.

A bit further west, we find an NYC open house for October 17 and 18 that offers a fully renovated chef’s kitchen, and then some. This West Village 1BR is a corner unit with leafy treetop views, a glossy walnut breakfast bar for dining, and a sleek, modern bathroom with a walk-in shower. The co-op building offers both a roof deck and a unique keyed-entry private garden for residents. Ivana Lo Stimolo at Brown Harris Stevens has the listing.

Amazing location alert! We end our tour at this adorable 1-bedroom that lives up to its billing as a perfect pied-à-terre or first-time-buyer’s opportunity. The interior has been given a spiffy remodel that maximizes space, including smart kitchen cabinets and a bathroom decked in really fun tile. Most significant, this elevator and pet-friendly building places you just steps from Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Botanic Garden. Contact a StreetEasy Expert on the listing for more.