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Gilded Age grandeur never left this $14M Park Avenue co-op

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September 21, 2026

Gilded Age grandeur never left this $14M Park Avenue co-op

With 4,700 square feet of living space, this classic seven spans the entire seventh floor of 660 Park Avenue, which elevates it to sky-mansion territory, but the sprawling co-op retains the quiet elegance of a bygone era. Asking $14 million, the co-op offers gracious room proportions, a generous layout, and a classic Upper East Side address, with 21st-century comforts quietly added behind the scenes.
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This $2.3M Murray Hill co-op offers historic townhouse living without the price, upkeep, and daily stair-climbing

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September 11, 2026

This $2.3M Murray Hill co-op offers historic townhouse living without the price, upkeep, and daily stair-climbing

By Michelle Cohen

This two-bedroom co-op is a history buff's dream, comprised of two previously separate units in an 1862 brownstone at 23 East 37th Street. The building's historic facade matches its neighbors on the historic Murray Hill block; the apartments within have modern conveniences like an elevator, central A/C, and in-unit laundry, along with a gracious layout, 11-foot ceilings, original fireplaces, and other historic details. Asking $2,295,000, the home has all of the joys of classic Manhattan townhouse living without the full townhouse price tag and endless flights of stairs.
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This $1.8M Park Slope co-op feels like a townhouse, private deck included

Photo credit: Rachel Kuzma (photographer) / Carol Wang & Paul Murphy at Compass

September 9, 2026

This $1.8M Park Slope co-op feels like a townhouse, private deck included

By Michelle Cohen

Across from the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music on a picture-perfect Park Slope block, this three-bedroom, two-bath co-op at 160 Lincoln Place, asking $1.8 million, feels more like a house than a city apartment. Two units were combined to create a classic six with gracious proportions and expansive outdoor space in the form of a private rear deck. Framed by pre-war details like wood beams and high ceilings, there's plenty of room to create your own ideal layout.
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This $545K studio captures the romantic spirit of the West Village

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August 25, 2026

This $545K studio captures the romantic spirit of the West Village

By Michelle Cohen

With a growing number of luxury condo complexes attracting an ever-changing cast of residents, it's often hard to find the romantic West Village charm that launched so many New York City dreams. That elusive charm defines this cozy studio at 729 Greenwich Street on an iconic block between Perry and Charles Streets. A private entrance accesses the street-level studio. Asking $545,000, the move-in-ready co-op is no relic; the stylish pad benefits from bespoke flourishes and updated infrastructure where it matters.
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This $2.85M co-op with a magical garden is an elegant Upper East Side escape

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August 20, 2026

This $2.85M co-op with a magical garden is an elegant Upper East Side escape

By Michelle Cohen

This full-floor co-op off Fifth Avenue at 11 East 92nd Street among the mansions of Carnegie Hill has been recently transformed into an elegant city refuge. The complete makeover at the hands of the designer/owner includes a large walled garden, landscaped and irrigated, ready to be a rare retreat from Manhattan's urban demands. The two-bedroom co-op is asking $2.85 million.
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Two bedrooms plus a home office for $1.7M in this FiDi duplex loft

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August 13, 2026

Two bedrooms plus a home office for $1.7M in this FiDi duplex loft

By Michelle Cohen

Though it's in the historic Cotton Exchange building, there's nothing old-fashioned about this loft co-op at 3 Hanover Square, asking $1,675,000. With a shiny modern renovation in place, the two-bedroom Financial District co-op still has loft perks like 18-foot ceilings on the lower level and oversized windows; a flexible layout provides options—like adding an additional bedroom.
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Throw garden parties all summer long at this $1.8M Brooklyn Heights co-op

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July 14, 2026

Throw garden parties all summer long at this $1.8M Brooklyn Heights co-op

By Michelle Cohen

In a 25-foot-wide brick Italianate townhouse on a coveted Brooklyn Heights block, this two-bedroom co-op at 60 Pierrepont Street illustrates the charm of the historic neighborhood. Asking $1,795,000, the home is framed by pre-war elegance preserved through a comprehensive renovation, elevated further by a 500-square-foot south-facing terrace that offers a rare opportunity for real outdoor living.
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For $2.75M, this West Village co-op exemplifies timeless, sophisticated design

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July 10, 2026

For $2.75M, this West Village co-op exemplifies timeless, sophisticated design

By Michelle Cohen

On a tree-shaded West Village street, this elegant co-op at 104 Bedford Street takes pre-war bones and out-of-the-box angles and adds sophisticated interiors that landed it in the pages of Architectural Digest. Asking $2.75 million, the home's highlights include two wood-burning fireplaces, a cozy dining nook, generous closets, and a guest room optimized with a built-in bed.
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This $22.5M maisonette offers townhouse privacy with classic Upper East Side co-op luxury

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May 18, 2026

This $22.5M maisonette offers townhouse privacy with classic Upper East Side co-op luxury

By Michelle Cohen

Known for their privacy and old-world Manhattan cachet, maisonettes often sound better in theory than in reality. But this massive 5,000-square-foot home at 2 East 70th Street on the Upper East Side, asking $22,500,000, delivers a reality that includes a private four-bedroom Fifth Avenue address, two floors of townhouse-style living, Central Park views, and all the perks that come with one of the city's most coveted Rosario Candela co-ops.
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This $675K Flatbush co-op has a clean Scandinavian vibe and a flexible layout

Photos courtesy of Martyn Gallina-Jones for The Corcoran Group

April 21, 2026

This $675K Flatbush co-op has a clean Scandinavian vibe and a flexible layout

By Michelle Cohen

Tranquility and light are the main elements you'll notice in this pretty co-op at 1110 Caton Avenue in the Prospect Park South section of Flatbush. The pre-war apartment has the generously-sized rooms of its era, with the timeless design update of a recent renovation. Asking $675,000, it's currently configured as a one-bedroom home, but can easily become a two-bedroom with a dedicated home office. Prospect Park and the Parade Grounds are just steps away, providing a 585-acre front yard.
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For $595K, this Turtle Bay pre-war co-op elegantly maximizes every square inch of space

By Michelle Cohen

This corner one-bedroom at 320 East 42nd Street represents classic Manhattan living in Tudor-style Woodstock Tower, a former hotel built in 1929. Asking $595,000, the compact apartment has retained its pre-war elegance in the form of high ceilings, original hardwood floors, and dramatic casement windows, while optimizing living space and storage with cleverly-designed built-ins throughout.
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This $800K Chelsea two-bedroom co-op is easy on fees and rules

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February 26, 2026

This $800K Chelsea two-bedroom co-op is easy on fees and rules

By Michelle Cohen

This two-bedroom parlor co-op on a tree-lined Chelsea block at 231 West 21st Street, asking $799,000, has plenty of pre-war charm along with tons of sunlight and a renovated kitchen and bath. Low monthly fees and laid-back co-op regs make Manhattan living a little easier.
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SHOP THE LISTING: This $3.75M co-op is an architect-designed masterpiece in a classic Village loft

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January 30, 2026

SHOP THE LISTING: This $3.75M co-op is an architect-designed masterpiece in a classic Village loft

By Michelle Cohen

Loft proportions give this Village apartment at 35 East 10th Street a head start in life, with tall ceilings and gracefully arched windows overlooking the downtown Manhattan street scene below. Masterfully designed interiors, courtesy of AD 100 design firm RP Miller, give this two-bedroom home star power. Asking $3,750,000, this pre-war co-op is a showcase of stellar design trends that not only stand out but also stand the test of time. If you love the interior design of this home, we’ve sourced a few key pieces that are identical or similar to the items in the listing photos, so you can get the look for your own space.
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January 21, 2026

For $8M, a proper Park Avenue penthouse with an artistic pedigree

By Michelle Cohen

Among the many coveted residences of the Upper East Side, 535 Park Avenue was among the first Park Avenue cooperatives built by the original shareholders. Asking $7.95 million, the building's highest home was designed to be the residence and studio of society portraitist Lydia Field Emmet. Enhanced by a spare-no-expense renovation, the two-bedroom home's pre-war architecture and expansive terrace overlooking Park Avenue remain peerless in the 21st century.
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Location, location, location–and a pretty renovation–make up for square footage in this $620K East Village co-op

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January 15, 2026

Location, location, location–and a pretty renovation–make up for square footage in this $620K East Village co-op

By Michelle Cohen

This top-floor one-bedroom co-op at 633 East 11th Street has updated its East Village charm with a well-designed renovation that makes the best of its diminutive size. Asking $620,000, the pre-war home has 10-foot ceilings that provide a frame for a renovated kitchen and bath, an in-unit washer/dryer, and bespoke built-in storage. An efficient layout and plenty of light transform the simple railroad flat into a bright haven above one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods.
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This $3.7M Greenwich Village co-op puts the ‘classic’ in classic seven

Photo credit: Rachel Kuzma REPN for The Corcoran Group

January 14, 2026

This $3.7M Greenwich Village co-op puts the ‘classic’ in classic seven

By Michelle Cohen

Just off lower Fifth Avenue on the Village's "Gold Coast" at 21 East 10th Street, this three/four bedroom co-op has the space, gracious floor plan, and pre-war bones that were once the standard of elegance for Manhattan living. Asking $3,695,000, the corner apartment offers the opportunity to create an additional bedroom, or to use the double living room layout for entertaining on a grand scale.
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For $949K, this Village co-op has a Gold Coast address, prewar charm and a splash of color

Photo credit: Allyson Lubow for The Corcoran Group

January 12, 2026

For $949K, this Village co-op has a Gold Coast address, prewar charm and a splash of color

By Michelle Cohen

On a high floor on Manhattan's coveted lower Fifth Avenue, this light-filled one-bedroom co-op at 45 Fifth Avenue wraps modern living in old-world elegance. Asking $949,000, the home offers rare open views through oversized windows, high ceilings, hardwood floors, and custom built-ins.
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Doors of steel and glass make this $3M Soho loft feel like a box of light

All photos courtesy of Alejandro Leon, DD-Reps

December 12, 2025

Doors of steel and glass make this $3M Soho loft feel like a box of light

By Michelle Cohen

This light-filled loft at 75 Grand Street, right in the middle of Soho, has plenty of options. Asking $2,995,000, the pre-war co-op has loft proportions with the flexibility of having two or three bedrooms; well-designed renovations add warmth, while preserving architectural details like tin ceilings.
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December 9, 2025

This $4.5M Lenox Hill duplex combines pre-war elegance with architectural drama

By Michelle Cohen

This duplex co-op at 14 East 75th Street embodies the ideal of Upper East Side pre-war glamour, with the added drama of an unforgettable double-height living room. Asking $4,500,000, the chic classic six overlooks the treetops of the Lenox Hill neighborhood from within a two-floor sanctuary of 21st-century comfort.
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This $3.5M Noho co-op remembers the origins of loft living

Photos by Bernadett Pava. Staging by A List Designs.

November 19, 2025

This $3.5M Noho co-op remembers the origins of loft living

By Michelle Cohen

This classic loft at 652 Broadway is the kind we remember, with plenty of wide open space and lots of flexibility. The floor plan currently offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms, but a third bedroom can be added. Asking $3,495,000, the pre-war co-op has the benefit of location, square footage, and details that add up to the kind of unspoiled downtown space we don't see too often in the 21st century.
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For $9M, a Noho penthouse that captures the spirit of the neighborhood’s past, and then some

Photo credit: Alejandro Leon, DD-Reps

November 12, 2025

For $9M, a Noho penthouse that captures the spirit of the neighborhood’s past, and then some

By Michelle Cohen

Built in 1893, the six-story loft at 21 Bond Street, anchored by a street-level shop in the Noho Historic District, is a classic example of the neighborhood's commercial Renaissance Revival architecture, with brownstone piers framing its cast-iron storefront with Palladian-inspired second-story windows above. Asking $8,995,000, this top-floor unit has been completely overhauled to become a modern-day home, surrounded by the carefully revealed original character of the loft.
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Color, drama, and detail define this $12.5M Upper East Side co-op

All photos courtesy of Shannon Dupre

November 6, 2025

Color, drama, and detail define this $12.5M Upper East Side co-op

By Michelle Cohen

This eight-room, 3,250-square-foot home in the classic 535 Park Avenue co-op residence is a fine example of gracious pre-war proportions and glamorous interior design. Shades of sepia, gray, aubergine, and violet, accented by dramatic patterns and burnished gold, form a color palette created by interior designer Danielle Richter. Asking $12.5 million, the sprawling co-op offers both a Park Avenue address and 21st-century luxury.
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November 3, 2025

For $1.2M, this Park Slope brownstone co-op gets the top-floor perk of a private roof deck

By Michelle Cohen

Living on the top floor of a historic townhouse has its advantages and trade-offs. Atop a 20-foot-wide brownstone at 117 Park Place in Park Slope, this one-bedroom co-op is a walk-up, but a private rooftop terrace makes the climb worthwhile. Asking $1,175,000, the pre-war home has plenty of historic warmth, like a wood-burning fireplace, with modern updates for livability.
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This $599K Ditmas Park co-op has a ‘secret’ private park

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October 30, 2025

This $599K Ditmas Park co-op has a ‘secret’ private park

By Michelle Cohen

This bright top-floor co-op at 570 Westminster Road, asking $599,000, has pre-war details and a creative layout that makes the most of its floor plan. The building may not have every modern amenity, but residents get a rare urban oasis in the form of a secret private garden with winding paths, shade trees, a gazebo, and seating.
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For $5.5M, a gallerist’s Soho loft is the perfect backdrop for your art collection

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October 24, 2025

For $5.5M, a gallerist’s Soho loft is the perfect backdrop for your art collection

By Michelle Cohen

Soho's live-work artist lofts are hard to find these days, but this co-op at 519 Broadway is a classic. It's currently owned by gallerist and art collector Lio Malca, who recently opened the gallery 60 White. Asking $5,500,000, the 4,000-square-foot loft spans the entire second floor. White walls and 17-foot ceilings contrast with dark wood floors for a dramatic gallery effect, with an elevated mezzanine open to the space below. The co-op currently has one bedroom and a home office, but like all lofts, it can be configured as needed.
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