Homes for sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Manhattan | 100 Claremont Avenue, No. 10C
Morningside Heights Apartment
$1.195 million
A one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, 800 square feet with an open floor plan, a breakfast bar, a large marble bathroom with double sinks, a walk-in closet, casement windows, central air conditioning and a washer/dryer, on the 10th floor of a new construction project of 41 floors with a live-in manager, super, doorman, basement storage, private parking garage and three floors of amenities including a gym, swimming pool, children’s playroom and library. Danika Dorsey, Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group; 212-246-2100, corcoran.com
Cost
Common charges: $1,295 per month
Taxes: $674 per month
Positives
Beautiful views include the historic Riverside Church. The use of facilities is included in the monthly community contribution.
Cons
Parking lots cost $154,000 plus monthly maintenance fees. Basement storage units start at $31,500 for 150 square feet.
Manhattan | 45 Park Avenue, No. 1501
Murray Hill Apartment
$2.35 million
A two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath apartment, 1,400 square feet with 10-foot ceilings, a separate kitchen with wine refrigerator, an open living/dining room, a master bedroom with a marble en-suite bathroom and a second en-suite bedroom with a murphy bed, Juliet balconies, a vented washer/dryer, zoned central air conditioning and access to basement storage, on the 15th floor of a 21-story 2007 doorman building with a concierge, doorman, live-in super, fitness room, residents’ lounge, private parking garage and roof terrace. Lindsay Barton Barrett, Bradley Rodenberg and Taylor Schultz, Douglas Elliman; 917-363-5521, elliman.com
Cost
Common costs: $2,665 per month
Taxes: $2,442 per month
Positives
The generous floor plan of this well-maintained condo allows for two private bathrooms and a half bath at the entrance. The large windows offer sweeping views of Manhattan, including the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. There is good cupboard space.
Cons
Parking spaces sell privately for about $150,000 or can be rented for about $1,000 per month. The combined monthly common charges and taxes are high.
Brooklyn | 415 Leonard Street, No. 1A
Williamsburg Duplex
$1.5 million
A three-bedroom, three-bathroom, 1,623-square-foot apartment with an open floor plan, a master bedroom with a private windowed bathroom, a second bedroom and a second full bathroom on the top floor; a bedroom with en suite bathroom, walk-in closet and storage space on the lower level; plus washer/dryer connections and central air conditioning, on the first and basement floors of a seven-story building built in 2006 with a part-time doorman, a super, a roof terrace, a children’s playroom, a waiting list for basement storage spaces, private parking garage and a bicycle shed. Marzena Wawrzaszek, SERHANT; 347-543-5039, serhant.com
Cost
Common charges: $1,469 per month
Taxes: $1,193 per month
Ongoing assessment to build reserves: $160 per month
Positives
The building is located across the street from McCarren Park. The owner is selling a parking space in the garage for $50,000 or best offer.
Cons
The closet in the first bedroom is small.
Given the rapid pace of the current market, some properties may no longer be available at the time of publication.
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