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For $43M, restore two Gilded Age Upper East Side co-ops to their historic grandeur

December 11, 2018

For $43M, restore two Gilded Age Upper East Side co-ops to their historic grandeur

By Michelle Cohen

A three-bedroom co-op in the Rosario Candela-designed 720 Park Avenue, the epitome of 1920s Gilded Age grandeur, is on the market for $20 million. It was once part of an even grander duplex that belonged to onetime Macy's president and ambassador to France Jesse I. Straus. The lower unit is asking $23 million. The two owners are offering a $43M combo that could restore the home to its original impressive status with eight bedrooms and staff quarters that, according to the Wall Street Journal, include a flower room, a vegetable closet and a valet room where cuffs and collars were pressed.
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Live in this fully-furnished designer Brooklyn Heights studio for $2,450/month

December 10, 2018

Live in this fully-furnished designer Brooklyn Heights studio for $2,450/month

By Alexandra Alexa

On a quiet block in the heart of Brooklyn Heights, this charming studio at 38 Livingston Street doesn't offer a ton of square footage but the thoughtful design details make it worth a look. The fully-furnished unit is outfitted with chic, just-trendy-enough pieces that make a bold statement, and it's asking the semi-reasonable rent of $2,450 a month.
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This charming one-bedroom is a piece of West Village history for $835K

December 6, 2018

This charming one-bedroom is a piece of West Village history for $835K

By Alexandra Alexa

A corner one-bedroom co-op combining modern amenities with historic details was listed today for a cool $835,000. Located in the heart of the West Village at 242 West 4th Street, it more than makes up for its compact size with 10-foot ceilings and a central skylight, tons of original details, and quick access to everything the bustling neighborhood has to offer.
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Cute, compact Chelsea two-bedroom asks just under $1M

December 5, 2018

Cute, compact Chelsea two-bedroom asks just under $1M

By Michelle Cohen

While this charming Chelsea co-op at 223 West 21st Street doesn't have much in the way of extra space, it's a two-bedroom apartment with a solid reserve of pre-war charm. Mint-condition renovations and an elevator building, combined with the fact that it's priced at less than a million at $995K make this listing worth a look.
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The $600K pricetag is just as charming as the design at this Chelsea co-op

November 28, 2018

The $600K pricetag is just as charming as the design at this Chelsea co-op

Perhaps the Homepolish-designed interiors were not enough to entice buyers, as the price of this Chelsea co-op at 221 West 21st Street has dropped to $599,000 since it was first listed for $665,000 in August. Last year, we featured the unit below, which was then owned by BuzzFeed coder & investment banker Will Nathan, who became a partner in the interior design startup after they redid his place. Looks like word spread around the building, because the interiors at this unit are just as chic and charming, with colorful accents popping against exposed brick walls and bold statement pieces. Like the look? These furnishings are available for purchase, too.
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For $900K, this Yorkville co-op offers two floors, a clever layout, and a private backyard

November 26, 2018

For $900K, this Yorkville co-op offers two floors, a clever layout, and a private backyard

Unless we're talking about a "sleeping loft," it's not that easy to find a true one-bedroom on the Upper East Side for under $1 million, but this charmer at 335 East 90th Street offers that and so much more. The completely renovated duplex not only has a large open living/dining area on the upper level, but below, it boasts a bedroom, bonus room, and 660-square-foot landscaped backyard. Pre-war touches such as exposed brick and a wood-burning fireplace remain but are complemented by modern built-in storage, a sleek kitchen, and contemporary spiral staircase.
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For just $450K, this Bronx co-op is cute, roomy, and three blocks from Yankee Stadium

November 21, 2018

For just $450K, this Bronx co-op is cute, roomy, and three blocks from Yankee Stadium

The hipster-taxidermy theme may be a bit strange, but that aside, everything about this Bronx co-op at 860 Grand Concourse is perfect--especially the $450,000 price tag. As the listing says, the spacious, two-bedroom spread is "contemporary, classic and sophisticated," with an infusion of colorful, quirky decor. And if moving to our northernmost borough seems like a hike, think again. With a location in the Grand Concourse Historic District just three blocks from Yankee Stadium, that means the building is equally close to the 4, B, and D trains, as well as right next to the shops at Concourse Village.
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A little steampunk adds vintage flair to this $900K Riverside co-op

November 20, 2018

A little steampunk adds vintage flair to this $900K Riverside co-op

This Upper West Side co-op at 224 Riverside Drive would be a great deal on its own, with a spacious one-bedroom layout, totally renovated kitchen, and oversized windows that let in lots of sun and incredible Hudson River views. But add in these subtle steampunk touches--moody grey walls paired with whitewashed brick, vintage-style furnishings like a leather Chesterfield sofa and industrial lighting, and an all-black bathroom--and that $900,000 price tag seems like even more of a steal.
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For $335K, this funky Upper East Side studio makes up in style what it lacks in size

November 15, 2018

For $335K, this funky Upper East Side studio makes up in style what it lacks in size

By Michelle Cohen

In the heart of Yorkville, this cozy co-op studio at 203 East 89th Street doesn't offer a ton of square footage, but a $335,000 ask, daring design (hope you like black, white, and yellow!), and plenty of southern light–plus proximity to Central Park and other Upper East Side perks–make it worth a look.
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$2M Brooklyn Heights penthouse feels like a Paris atelier with skyline views from the terrace

November 13, 2018

$2M Brooklyn Heights penthouse feels like a Paris atelier with skyline views from the terrace

By Michelle Cohen

This classic pre-war penthouse at 200 Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights sits atop one of the city's oldest co-ops, built in 1910 by William A. Moring. This elegant apartment has the kind of charm and detail–high ceilings, skylights and French doors opening to reveal a private landscaped terrace–that brings to mind a Paris atelier–with the added bonus of New York Harbor and Manhattan skyline views. The two-bedroom home is asking $1.95 million.
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Asking $1.6M, this Murray Hill co-op has a Park Avenue address and old-world Manhattan glamour

November 6, 2018

Asking $1.6M, this Murray Hill co-op has a Park Avenue address and old-world Manhattan glamour

By Michelle Cohen

This classic two-bedroom co-op at 67 Park Avenue in Murray Hill is just what you'd expect from a pre-war residence at such an esteemed address. Old-school Manhattan luxury defines the home's architecture as well as its interior design, exemplified by a large private entry hallway, hardwood floors, a working fireplace and high, beamed ceilings. Modern updates are in place, of course, including a Bosch washer/ dryer, a Lutron lighting system, and Bose surround sound speakers in the living room and kitchen.
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$830K Cobble Hill co-op has a colorful retro kitchen, a clawfoot tub, and a private backyard

November 5, 2018

$830K Cobble Hill co-op has a colorful retro kitchen, a clawfoot tub, and a private backyard

By Michelle Cohen

This super-cute Brooklyn one-bedroom-plus-office at 242 Baltic Street in Cobble Hill has the necessary location and space for a $830,000 ask, with some standout extras. A colorful kitchen and a dreamy private garden–in addition to the bonus room that opens out to said garden, plus a laundry room–add some extra boxes to check.
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$775K Scandi-styled Prospect Heights co-op is move-in ready and expandable

October 30, 2018

$775K Scandi-styled Prospect Heights co-op is move-in ready and expandable

By Michelle Cohen

This two-flight walk-up at 521 Dean Street in a prime spot in Brooklyn's Prospect Heights is ready for living, unless you want more space. Then the charming one-bedroom can easily become a two-bedroom with a new wall (its original configuration). Otherwise, the designer-renovated floor-through, asking $775,000, has plenty of sun, a wood-burning fireplace, exposed brick, and a subtle, cozy Scandinavian design.
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Asking $1.35M, this chic Village floor-through with a private garden is two studios waiting to merge

October 17, 2018

Asking $1.35M, this chic Village floor-through with a private garden is two studios waiting to merge

By Michelle Cohen

This prime Greenwich Village floor-through home at 19 West 9th Street just off lower Fifth Ave offers a fortunate opportunity: Located on the original garden floor in a row of three adjoining 1870s Italianate townhouses comprising a 16-unit boutique co-op, the space, asking $1.35 million, is currently divided into two studio units. The two apartments had previously been one open floor plan, and rejoining them, according to the listing, is as easy as re-opening a hallway closet to connect front and back.
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A pastel kitchen takes the cake at this sweet East Village co-op, asking $550K

October 16, 2018

A pastel kitchen takes the cake at this sweet East Village co-op, asking $550K

Everything about this East Village co-op can be described as cute, but it's the newly renovated kitchen that really has us swooning. Listed for a surprisingly reasonable $549,000, the one-bedroom pad at 633 East 11th Street also boasts chic whitewashed brick walls, ridiculously charming decor, and windows with rustic shutters.
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Artist Abby Leigh unloads Upper West Side co-op for $4.8M

October 15, 2018

Artist Abby Leigh unloads Upper West Side co-op for $4.8M

Abby Leigh may be famous around the world for her contemporary art, but here in NYC, she's becoming just as well known for her big-ticket real estate wheeling-and-dealing. In June of 2014, just three months after her husband, Tony-winning “Man of La Mancha” composer Mitch Leigh, passed away, she bought a $4.8 million Upper West Side artist co-op at 27 West 67th Street. The following year, she both listed her Upper East Side townhouse for $28 million (it sold for $20.4 million in 2016) and bought an $8 million home in one of the turrets of the former New York Cancer Hospital on the Upper West Side. And perhaps now Leigh has decided she only needs one UWS residence, as she's just unloaded the 67th Street residence for $4.8 million according to property records, breaking even on the sale.
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For $895K, this architect-designed co-op is the picture of West Village chic

October 10, 2018

For $895K, this architect-designed co-op is the picture of West Village chic

By Michelle Cohen

Tucked into one of New York City's most charm-filled and sought-after neighborhoods among the boutiques and bistros of the West Village, this compact one-bedroom co-op at 713 Washington Street has sophistication and style that set it apart from the average cookie-cutter flat. Architect-designed and renovated, this downtown walk-up (only two flights) makes use of every inch of livable space and looks good doing it.
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$4.25M Upper East Side ‘classic 8’ has European flair and a French connection

October 8, 2018

$4.25M Upper East Side ‘classic 8’ has European flair and a French connection

By Michelle Cohen

On an historic and typically lovely tree-lined Upper East Side block between Park and Lexington Avenues, this sprawling 2,400-square-foot duplex co-op at 125 East 74th Street is as elegant and old-school as it gets, with modern interiors and laid-back charm. The listing points out the "European style and flair" of this classic eight, asking $4.25 million, with four bedrooms upstairs and plenty of entertaining space below; according to records, the home's current owner is Charlotte Sarkozy, ex-wife of Mary Kate Olsen's husband, financier Olivier Sarkozy (who is also former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's half-brother). As if that weren't enough of a pedigree, the building was also Jackie Onassis' childhood home.
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Asking $582K, this East Village co-op is compact, adorable, and (relatively) affordable

October 5, 2018

Asking $582K, this East Village co-op is compact, adorable, and (relatively) affordable

By Michelle Cohen

This one-bedroom bolthole at 327 East Third Street, in the equally charming eastern reaches of Alphabet City, is just about as sunny, bright, and quirky as you'd expect from the perfect pre-war hideaway. It's in an HDFC building, so income restrictions apply, but if you qualify, it could be a lucky find.
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For $4.8M, this Gramercy co-op comes with a 21-foot-long veranda and a coveted key to the park

October 2, 2018

For $4.8M, this Gramercy co-op comes with a 21-foot-long veranda and a coveted key to the park

By Devin Gannon

A co-op in Gramercy recently hit the market for $4.75 million and comes with one of New York City's most priceless amenities: an exclusive key to the park. Located at 48 Gramercy Park North, this one-bedroom home measures 1,765 square feet and features 14-foot high ceilings and exposed brick. With south-facing views overlooking the park, and a 21-foot-long veranda, this apartment should not be missed.
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Live in grand mansion style in this $5.25M Brooklyn Heights ‘house within a house’ co-op

September 20, 2018

Live in grand mansion style in this $5.25M Brooklyn Heights ‘house within a house’ co-op

By Michelle Cohen

This townhouse-sized and undeniably grand parlor floor duplex at 196 Hicks Street (also known as 34 Pierrepont Street) in historic Brooklyn Heights is one of only three apartments within the "mansion annex" of the 200 Hicks Street cooperative. But unlike most townhouses, the 2,800-square-foot property steps from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade comes with around-the-clock doorman, plus secure storage and a gorgeous roof deck. The apartment does, however, have its own private stoop.
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$3M Greenwich Village co-op does urban farmhouse right

September 17, 2018

$3M Greenwich Village co-op does urban farmhouse right

By Michelle Cohen

The visual impact of the interiors at this 1838 Greenwich Village townhouse co-op at 7 East 9th Street is one of sophistication, considered design and a high-end rustic aesthetic. In addition to an exquisite renovation, this top-floor penthouse, asking $2.895 million, comes with private roof ownership. From your private landing (we assume this means stair landing, since no elevator is mentioned), enter the two-bedroom home through a casement-windowed atrium, keeping in mind that the included architectural plans can help you envision the possibilities of an upper level with a third bedroom, third bathroom and rooftop terrace.
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Steven Mnuchin lists swank Park Avenue co-op for $33M

September 14, 2018

Steven Mnuchin lists swank Park Avenue co-op for $33M

By Michelle Cohen

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has just listed the Park Avenue duplex that has been in his family since the 1960s for $32.5 million, the New York Post reports. Mnuchin bought the 12-room, 6,500 square-foot Upper East Side duplex from his aunt for $10.5 million in 2000, so even if the co-op in tony 740 Park Avenue doesn't fetch the ask, he'll pocket a tidy profit. The Rosario Candela-designed building is known for its wealthy residents who have included Rockefellers, Kochs and Bronfmans as well as being Mrs. Onassis' childhood home. The former Goldman Sachs investment banker and Hollywood film producer was based in California before accepting a position with the Trump administration and has never claimed the Park Avenue home as his primary residence.
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This cozy South Slope co-op with a private roof deck just might have $1M worth of charm

September 13, 2018

This cozy South Slope co-op with a private roof deck just might have $1M worth of charm

By Michelle Cohen

With a working fireplace and a private roof deck with Manhattan skyline views, this sweet two-bedroom co-op definitely has every season covered. Tucked into the top of a row house at 452 15th Street at the south Park Slope/Windsor Terrace border, asking $999,000, this cozy co-op looks like a great spot to escape hectic city life in an ideal Brooklyn location half a block from Prospect Park.
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It’s high glamour at this $2.3M Greenwich Village duplex

September 11, 2018

It’s high glamour at this $2.3M Greenwich Village duplex

By Michelle Cohen

This two-floor "penthouse" co-op at 53 West 11th Street on one of the most charming landmarked blocks in Greenwich Village is the result of a combination of two upper-floor townhouse units; as with many apartment combos, you get a bit more space than you'd normally have, though layouts can be odd. After a full gut renovation, this sweet one-bedroom, asking $2.295 million, is chic and well-designed enough to make up for narrow rooms and a few flights to climb. And those super-high, 18-foot ceilings and massive skylight don't hurt, either.
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