Scoring a spacious 2-bedroom in NYC doesn’t require a seven-figure price tag. If you know where to look, you can snag a great deal for under $800,000. From a pre-war charmer in Sunnyside, Queens to a stunning Upper East Side duplex with a private garden, these five listings deliver character, comfort, and multiple bedrooms without breaking the bank. As always, check StreetEasy for more options and make sure you’re filtering by number of bedrooms.
Head to Ridgewood, Queens where this charismatic duplex condo is up for grabs. Split between two levels, the main floor hosts a south-facing living room, an open kitchen, a full bathroom, and one of the two bedrooms. There’s a verdant private balcony situated outside the living room that’s lined with giant shrubs for an intimate feel. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinets, and subway tile backsplash. The second bedroom occupies the upper level, and features a sizable closet and large windows that usher in plenty of natural light. A 421-a tax abatement is active until 2034, which caps the monthly taxes at just $16!
We’re in quaint Queens again for this pre-war pad with 975 square feet of space in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout the apartment, paired with well-proportioned rooms, multiple exposures, crown molding, and an abundance of natural light. Period details include arched doorways and wall cutouts. The windowed eat-in kitchen provides garden views and boasts new stone countertops, ample white cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Both bedrooms are spacious with lots of light, and seven closets throughout take the hassle out of storage.
A gut renovation left no detail overlooked in this lovely 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom duplex on the Upper East Side. On the first floor, the living room is highlighted by an exposed brick accent wall with a decorative fireplace, while the adjacent kitchen provides plenty of cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances. The first floor also boasts a newly renovated full bathroom, and a bedroom with a picture window overlooking the garden. A spiral staircase leads downstairs, where you’ll find the additional bedroom and exclusive access to the private backyard garden.
Up north in Inwood, you get 950 square feet of space in this stylish, open-concept condo highlighted by high ceilings, large windows, and an overall sense of airiness. The living room has a unique curved molding design in the corner adjacent to the windows, while the windowed kitchen offers ample cabinet space and stainless steel appliances. The primary bedroom can fit a king-sized bed, while the second bedroom is also generously proportioned. Central air conditioning and heat ensure comfort all year round, and there are three closets on hand.
Situated on a tree-lined block in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, this co-op is a blank canvas with great bones and a location that can’t be beat. Its coffered ceilings, black-framed windows, and French doors floors give it pre-war flair, and every room in the home is windowed and ready to be transformed to your liking. Bring your imagination (and your contractor) to turn this 2-bedroom gem into the home of your dreams.
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