The Tudor City studio, as shown in listing photos, is compact, but its East River views are huge.
Photo-Illustration: Curbed; Photo: Compass
For under a million dollars, one can find all sorts of housing configurations: park- and subway-adjacent studios, one-bedrooms hidden in carriage houses or former shoe factories, and even the occasional true two-bedroom. We’re combing the market for particularly spacious, nicely renovated, or otherwise worth-a-look apartments at various six-digit price points.
This week, we’ve found you a one-bedroom in the steeple of a Carroll Gardens church and an East Village two-bedroom next to Tompkins Square Park.
The Carroll Gardens one-bedroom, as shown in listing photos, has large arched windows original to the church where it’s located and is laid out on three levels.
Photo: Compass
This one-bedroom is in the steeple of a historic church, on the fourth floor of a co-op, and has a delightful vibe and an unusual layout. There are big arched windows overlooking the treetops and three different levels divided by a few steps each: The foyer and living room (big, sunlit, and wood-floored) are on the first level; the kitchen slightly higher; and the bedroom at the top. The layout, while somewhat divisive (not everyone likes going up and down stairs, even if only a few, to move around their apartment), is rather nice if you like separation of space, with the bedroom a private little aerie at the top. Also nice: The bedroom has a reading nook under the window and tons of closet space; the recently renovated kitchen has high-end appliances and Caesarstone counters; and the elevator building has a private garden and is pet-friendly. Two blocks to the Carroll Street F and G trains and close to all the the cute bakeries and shops on Carroll and Smith streets.
This Prospect Heights two-bedroom, as shown in listing photos, is roomy with big, bright bedrooms off the living room that boast open city views.
Photo: Compass
The best thing about this apartment are the bedrooms: big and bright, with south-facing and open city views. All the rooms in the place are large, in fact, although not all have such amazing light and views. The living room and kitchen both look out onto the brick wall of the building next door. But the apartment is on the third floor, so it has an airy atmosphere and a lot of charm thanks to hardwood floors and French doors. As staged, it has the slightly funky vibe of an early-aughts coffee shop. The building, a walk-up, has a finished roof deck and bike and stroller storage. There’s laundry on-site, but in-unit washer and dryers are also allowed and could definitely fit in the eat-in kitchen. Located on the Park Slope–adjacent side of the neighborhood, close to Flatbush Avenue and the highly desirable B/Q trains (also the 2/3). With a reasonable monthly maintenance of $1,320 a month.
The kitchen of this Tudor City studio, as shown in listing photos, is small and serviceable, and the views are exceptional.
Photo: Compass
A small, inexpensive studio that feels expansive thanks to stunning East River views. This renovated apartment, in the historic Murray Hill complex known for its pint-size prewar apartments, has three large windows that face southeast, hardwood floors, and crown molding. The foyer leads to an efficiently sized open kitchen, beyond which there’s the pleasant, bright main room. It’s not grand, but it’s comfortable, and the bathroom has a glass shower stall with a marble bench. Tudor City studios have some of the lowest prices in all of New York, and while the $1,200 monthly maintenance is steep given the size of the studio, it includes a roof deck, gym, garden, and a full-time doorman. The complex’s proximity to Grand Central also makes it an ideal pied-à-terre for commuters.
This East Village two-bedroom, as shown in listing photos, has a massive living room that faces the rear of the building.
Photo: Highline Residential
The living room of this East Village co-op is large, measuring 23-by-12 feet, and well lit, with four rear-facing windows that look out on trees, fire escapes, and nearby buildings. There are wood floors and high ceilings throughout, but only the main living area feels breezy: The bedrooms and kitchen are smaller and darker. But there’s a foyer, a nicely renovated bathroom, and the kind of thoughtful touches that make living in a New York apartment feel easier: lofted storage above the closets, a dishwasher, a breakfast bar. The price is also good for the neighborhood, especially for a renovated apartment, and it’s a half-block from Tompkins Square Park.
