With a forecast for cooler temps in the 60s, this weekend is the perfect time to head out to see some NYC open houses. We hand-selected five favorites for $500K and under. Or, see all open houses $500K and under and all open houses in NYC this weekend.
66 West 84th Street #3F
SPACE: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
PRICE: $450,000
NEIGHBORHOOD: Upper West Side
HIGHLIGHTS: Two words: Location and closets. Just one block from Central Park, this UWS prewar co-op offers more storage space than many two-bedrooms. Renovated kitchen features stainless appliances, including a handsome Bertazzoni range. What’s not to like?
7825 4th Avenue #F8
SPACE: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
PRICE: $499,000
NEIGHBORHOOD: Bay Ridge
HIGHLIGHTS: With 900 square feet of space, this generously-sized two-bedroom co-op is on the top floor of a handsome prewar with tons of natural light. No worries — there’s an elevator. Pets and subletting allowed.
37-20 81st Street #2E
SPACE: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
PRICE: $318,500
NEIGHBORHOOD: Jackson Heights
HIGHLIGHTS: This updated 1-bedroom is located in the Cambridge, a Spanish-Moorish style building just one block from shops and restaurants. Hardwoods throughout. Super and laundry on site.
66 Montague Street #1R
SPACE: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
PRICE: $465,000
NEIGHBORHOOD: Brooklyn Heights
HIGHLIGHTS: Walk your dog on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, which is just a block away and major subway lines less than a quarter mile away. Hardwoods, closet and bike storage. This one-bedroom looks priced to sell.
321 East 48th Street #1L
SPACE: Studio, 1 bathroom
PRICE: $495,000
NEIGHBORHOOD: Turtle Bay
HIGHLIGHTS: Yes, it’s a studio, but it has its own private outdoor patio. Boom! High ceilings and wall of windows to back patio give it a loft feel. Laundry on site. Dogs and cats allowed. Full-time doorman.