Best apt in downtown Manhattan for $1.15MM?

I am a first time apartment buyer and have been searching the market for three months. I have probably seen 40 apartments or so but have not been able to find the 'right' one. I am looking to put around $400K down and keep maintenance costs below/around $2K. I am looking for a 2bd (or very large 1 plus home office) and ideally a 1.5+ bath. I would like a minimum of 1000 Sq Ft. Is this simply not possible in 'prime' Manhattan? I've seen new builds, pre-war & post-war. I put an offer in on 1 Opinions? Suggestions Boundaries: South: Canal St East: 1st Ave down to Houston, Bowery down to Canal West: Hudson St. / 7th Ave North: 23rd St.