Manhattan | 349 East 49th Street, No. 5K
Turtle Bay Co-op
$498,000
A one-bedroom, one-bath, roughly 550-square-foot apartment with a windowed galley kitchen, a windowed bathroom and an open living/dining area. It’s on the fifth floor of a six-story doorman building with a live-in super, shared laundry, a bike room and basement storage bins. Allan Zapadinsky and Cigdem Kaya, Keller Williams NYC, 646-879-0727; kwnyc.com
Costs
Maintenance: $1,647 a month
Pros
The apartment is in the rear of the building, where it’s quiet. Use as a pied-à-terre is permitted. Pets are allowed and the Peter Detmold Dog Run is nearby.
Cons
The views are of the sides of neighboring buildings. The fridge is not full-size. Space for a dining table is tight.
Manhattan | 414 West 51st Street, No. 3
Hell’s Kitchen Condo
$1.995 million
An updated two-bedroom, two-bath, 1,050-square-foot apartment with an open floor plan, integrated appliances, a primary suite with a double vanity, ample storage, central air-conditioning, a washer/dryer and a terrace. It’s on the third floor of a four-story prewar building that has a virtual intercom and a super. Maria Daou, Coldwell Banker Warburg, 917-689-3621; cbwarburg.com
Costs
Common charges: $693 a month
Taxes: $1,779 a month
Pros
The building has a storied history as the former Cubiculo Theatre. The soundproof bedroom windows are a nice update. The 700-square-foot terrace includes an outdoor kitchen and shower.
Cons
There’s no view. It’s a third-floor walk-up. The building lacks extra storage and a bike room.
Queens | 136-46 41st Avenue, No. 6A
Flushing Condo
$2.38 million
A three-bedroom, three-bath, 1,352-square-foot apartment with an open floor plan, a windowed kitchen, a primary suite with a walk-in closet, a second en suite bedroom, a washer/dryer, mini split heat and air-conditioning and two large terraces, on the sixth floor of a seven-story building with a part-time doorman and a super. Helen Deng and Raymond Zhang, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, 917-602-5868; sothebysrealty.com
Costs
Common charges: $545 a month
Taxes: $769 a year in abated taxes (through June 2034)
Pros
The primary bedroom has three closets and a terrace. The primary bathroom is windowed. The 421a property tax abatement will remain in place for nearly nine more years.
Cons
Planes from nearby LaGuardia Airport are very noisy. The building lacks extra storage and a bike room.
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