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$7.7M Chelsea townhouse has a fashionable duplex and two income-generating rentals

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August 12, 2021

$7.7M Chelsea townhouse has a fashionable duplex and two income-generating rentals

The last time this Chelsea townhouse sold, it made tons of headlines for its super-stylish interiors and the fact that it was owned by Emmy-winning soap opera actress Ellen Parker, best known for a long run as Maureen Reardon Bauer on “Guiding Light.” That was in 2016, and it fetched $7,350,000. It then underwent a modern renovation and relisted in 2018 for $8 million. There were no takers, so it's now back, asking a slightly reduced $7.7 million. Located on a charming tree-lined block at 426 West 22nd Street, the home is made up of an owner's duplex plus two income-producing apartments.
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Asking $1.75M, this Upper East Side penthouse has pretty, pre-war details inside and out

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August 10, 2021

Asking $1.75M, this Upper East Side penthouse has pretty, pre-war details inside and out

"Pretty" might not be the most exciting adjective, but it's exactly what comes to mind when looking at this petite Upper East Side penthouse. Located at 151 East 83rd Street, the one-bedroom co-op is full of lovely pre-war details both inside and out on the 850-square-foot wraparound terrace. It's on the market for $1,750,000.
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Historic West Village rowhouse has a modern garden and glass addition for $11M

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August 9, 2021

Historic West Village rowhouse has a modern garden and glass addition for $11M

This West Village townhouse at 75 Bedford Street is one of the most historic in the neighborhood (in fact, its neighbor is the famous skinniest house in NYC). But inside, it's completely contemporary thanks to glassy rear and rooftop additions and an interior renovation by architect M.N. Ahari. The highlight of the four-bedroom home is undoubtedly the glass and steel great room with 18-foot ceilings that opens to a two-tiered private garden. After last selling in 2017 for $7,800,000, the home is back on the market for $11 million.
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The Upper West Side’s most expensive house for sale has a basement basketball court for $27.5M

Listing photos by Tim Waltman for Sotheby’s International Realty

August 6, 2021

The Upper West Side’s most expensive house for sale has a basement basketball court for $27.5M

Though this is currently the most expensive townhouse for sale on the Upper West Side, it actually got a price chop since it was listed one year ago for $35 million. Now asking $27.5 million, the six-bedroom home at 32 West 76th Street is huge, with 11,300 interior square feet (there are 21 rooms!) and an additional 2,600 square feet of outdoor space spread across two terraces, a backyard, and a full roof deck with an outdoor kitchen and views of the San Remo. In the basement, there's a double-height basketball court, a temperature-controlled wine storage room, and a fitness center.
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A three-level garden and a bonus room make this East Village co-op worth the $1.9M ask

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August 6, 2021

A three-level garden and a bonus room make this East Village co-op worth the $1.9M ask

This East Village co-op is technically a one-bedroom, which may make the $1,895,000 ask seem a bit high. But the 1,200-square-foot spread has two floors, a bonus media room, and a nearly 550-square-foot tri-level terrace that feels like a true urban oasis. Located at 425 East 9th Street, the home has contemporary interiors with exposed brick accents and excellent closet space.
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For $950K, this FiDi one-bedroom is big on closets and outdoor space

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August 2, 2021

For $950K, this FiDi one-bedroom is big on closets and outdoor space

For under $1 million, this one-bedroom Financial District apartment sure has a lot to offer. The place itself isn't huge at 583 square feet, but there's a beautiful 230-square-foot terrace and a surprising amount of closet space. It's located at the high-end Greenwich Club condo at 88 Greenwich Street.
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Grand Tudor City penthouse from ‘Spider-Man’ movies returns for $1.99M

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July 30, 2021

Grand Tudor City penthouse from ‘Spider-Man’ movies returns for $1.99M

The grand apartment that served as "the Green Goblin's lair" in all three Spider-Man movies is back on the market for $1,999,000. In addition to the Hollywood cache, the triplex penthouse at 5 Tudor City Place has 18-foot ceilings, views of the Chrysler Building and One Vanderbilt, a wrapping cast-iron staircase, and a private roof terrace.
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Get amazing Hudson River views from every room at this $3.9M Hudson Square penthouse

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July 29, 2021

Get amazing Hudson River views from every room at this $3.9M Hudson Square penthouse

The Spice Warehouse is a 15-unit condo at 481 Washington Street in Hudson Square. It was constructed in 1895 as a warehouse for the spice trade, and though those days are long gone, the lofty apartments certainly provide some "spicy" views. This 1,127-square-foot penthouse unit has incredible Hudson River and New Jersey skyline vantages from every room, as well as from the terrace and roof deck. It's asking $3,950,000.
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$2.9M one-bedroom with a terrace is a slice of Paris just off Central Park

Listing photos by Allyson Lubow

July 22, 2021

$2.9M one-bedroom with a terrace is a slice of Paris just off Central Park

5 East 75th Street is a turn-of-the-century Beaux-Arts mansion just three doors down from Central Park. Now an eight-unit co-op, it exudes that rare, old-world Upper East Side grandeur. But this one-bedroom unit that's on the market for $2,985,000 feels more like a Parisian atelier, complete with 13-foot ceilings, original moldings, oversized windows, two wood-burning fireplaces, and detailed hardwood floors. Best of all, there's a nearly 500-square-foot private terrace.
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$4M Battery Park City condo is a slice of suburbia with a two-car driveway and private backyard

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July 20, 2021

$4M Battery Park City condo is a slice of suburbia with a two-car driveway and private backyard

Battery Park City is definitely known for its abundance of public green space, but private green space isn't something that immediately comes to mind when thinking of its modern apartment buildings. However, this townhouse unit at the One Rector Park condo at 333 Rector Place is a slice of suburbia in the city. The duplex home has four bedrooms plus a home office, as well as a two-car driveway and a fenced-in backyard with both a deck area and a faux grass lawn. With 2,448 square feet of interior space and another 1,413 square feet outside, the home is asking $4 million.
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For $1.25M, an attached house in Bay Ridge with sunny interiors and a lush backyard

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July 19, 2021

For $1.25M, an attached house in Bay Ridge with sunny interiors and a lush backyard

In Manhattan (or many parts of Brooklyn for that matter), a three-bedroom townhouse would cost you at least three times the asking price of this home. But in still relatively affordable Bay Ridge, $1,250,000 goes quite a long way. This attached brick beauty was recently renovated and has airy, restored interiors, a finished basement, and a beautiful backyard that has a deck, patio, and garden.
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In a former piano factory, this $1.87M Yorkville loft has a sunroom and 800-square-foot terrace

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July 13, 2021

In a former piano factory, this $1.87M Yorkville loft has a sunroom and 800-square-foot terrace

The beamed ceilings, whitewashed brick walls, and open floorplan make this Yorkville co-op feel more like a downtown loft. In addition to the rustic interiors (the building was once a piano factory) and spacious duplex layout, the three-bedroom home has a lovely sunroom that opens to a huge, almost 800-square-foot terrace. Located at 407 East 91st Street, between 1st and York Avenues, it's on the market for $1,875,000.
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$8.25M Nolita penthouse has a roof deck with World Trade Center and Empire State Building views

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July 2, 2021

$8.25M Nolita penthouse has a roof deck with World Trade Center and Empire State Building views

199 Mott Street is a boutique condominium in Nolita, a neighborhood that is best known for its low-scale buildings and amazing dining and shopping options. The top-floor unit in the building is on the market for $8,250,000, and not only does it present a coveted penthouse opportunity in Nolita, but the three-bedroom home comes with a private, 1,500-square-foot roof deck with panoramic views stretching to the World Trade Center and Empire State Building.
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$3.3M Park Slope townhouse offers two serene duplexes with outdoor space

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June 25, 2021

$3.3M Park Slope townhouse offers two serene duplexes with outdoor space

Though it was built in 1899, this Park Slope townhouse has undergone a renovation that's left it with a modern and minimalist aesthetic, which blends beautifully with the existing architecture like beamed ceilings and exposed brick walls. There are two duplex apartments, both with outdoor space. The owner's unit has three bedrooms and access to the backyard, while the garden-floor unit has two bedrooms and a terrace. It's asking $3,294,000.
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In the West Village, a rare nearly-freestanding townhouse with a gated courtyard asks $12M

Listing photos by Yoo Jean Han for Sotheby’s International Realty

June 21, 2021

In the West Village, a rare nearly-freestanding townhouse with a gated courtyard asks $12M

In the West Village, many of the buildings along Seventh Avenue South tend to be oddly shaped, as the avenue was cut diagonally through the neighborhood in the early 1900s to make way for the IRT Broadway subway line. This townhouse at number 54 is one such example. The rare, nearly freestanding building has a trapezoidal footprint, as well as a gated courtyard that has parking for two cars and a beautiful secret garden. The 5,820-square-foot townhouse, on the market for $11,950,000, is currently set up as a commercial space on the ground floor (occupied by the designer Markarian, who designed Jill Biden's Inauguration Day outfit), a two-bedroom apartment on the second floor, and a three-bedroom owner's duplex plus roof terrace on the third and fourth floors.
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$3.5M Park Slope townhouse has its own driveway, a backyard studio, and a bonus apartment

Listing photos by Allyson Lubow

June 15, 2021

$3.5M Park Slope townhouse has its own driveway, a backyard studio, and a bonus apartment

This unique Park Slope property sits on a large 25-foot-wide lot, and its industrial-style garage doors open to a private driveway that leads to a heated two-car garage that's currently configured as an art studio/woodshop. On the market for $3,495,000, the two-family townhouse consists of a three-bedroom owner's duplex plus basement that has direct access to the big backyard, as well as a two-bedroom income-generating apartment on the top floor.
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$1.75M West Village co-op feels like a Provincial farmhouse

Listing photos by Ryan Lahiff

June 14, 2021

$1.75M West Village co-op feels like a Provincial farmhouse

This West Village home looks like it came straight off a travel influencer's Instagram page. More Provincial farmhouse than Village co-op, the one-bedroom apartment comes complete with a landscaped garden that adds to the serene, getaway vibes. Located at 92 Horatio Street, it's asking $1,750,000 and was designed by renowned architects Fairfax and Sammons.
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For $13.75M, this huge Riverside duplex has a private pool overlooking the Hudson

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June 10, 2021

For $13.75M, this huge Riverside duplex has a private pool overlooking the Hudson

Seven bedrooms, eight-and-half bathrooms, a private elevator, double-height floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the Hudson River--this Upper West Side duplex already sounds incredible, right? What if we told you that it also has a 3,600+ square-foot landscaped terrace complete with a private swimming pool that's larger than many studio apartments? Located at luxury condominium The Aldyn, at 60 Riverside Boulevard between West 62nd and 63rd Streets, the home is on the market for $13,750,000.
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Historic brick rowhouse in Boerum Hill radiates cheerfulness for $2.75M

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June 9, 2021

Historic brick rowhouse in Boerum Hill radiates cheerfulness for $2.75M

Walking by this adorable baby-blue brick house in Boerum Hill, you can't help feel happy. And when you walk inside, the cheerful disposition continues. Built in 1812 and located at 112 Nevins Street, the two-bedroom, two-story home is on the market for $2,750,000. It's super bright, full of fun colors, and has a magical rear garden.
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This $8.25M five-bedroom condo in Williamsburg has an outdoor kitchen overlooking the skyline

Listing photos by Allyson Lubow

June 2, 2021

This $8.25M five-bedroom condo in Williamsburg has an outdoor kitchen overlooking the skyline

The condo building at 2 Northside Piers was one of the first residential developments along the Williamsburg waterfront, which has afforded it completely unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline. This 20th-floor, five-bedroom unit is perfect proof of this, with panoramic views of the river and the city. And in addition to three balconies, the duplex unit also has an 822-square-foot rooftop cabana complete with a full outdoor kitchen. It's for sale asking $8,250,000.
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This two-family brick rowhouse in Ridgewood was renovated to perfection for $1.6M

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May 28, 2021

This two-family brick rowhouse in Ridgewood was renovated to perfection for $1.6M

Not only is Ridgewood, Queens desirable for its location on the Bushwick border, but it's got a great housing stock that's semi more suburban than surrounding neighborhoods. This little brick rowhouse has a cute front yard and a rear deck leading down to a private garden complete with a gas fire pit and pergola. It's currently set up as an owner's duplex and a second-floor apartment, and it's asking $1,625,000.
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The two-level terrace is a private getaway at this $2.1M Greenwich Village co-op

Listing photos by Krisztina Crane from Evan Joseph

May 27, 2021

The two-level terrace is a private getaway at this $2.1M Greenwich Village co-op

The secluded, bi-level roof terrace at this two-bedroom Greenwich Village co-op is truly magical. Located at 49 East 12th Street, between University and Broadway, the seventh-floor outdoor space overlooks the low-scale neighborhood while still providing views of the larger skyline. The split-level interior is just as cozy, with a wood-burning fireplace, exposed brick walls, and a solarium bedroom. It's asking $2,095,000.
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This historic Greenwich Village townhouse is a pastel dream with an English garden for $17.75M

Listing photos by Andrew Frasz for Sotheby’s International Realty

May 4, 2021

This historic Greenwich Village townhouse is a pastel dream with an English garden for $17.75M

Located at 76 Washington Place, this Greenwich Village townhouse is often photographed for its pastel-blue facade, complemented by a beautiful blossoming tree out front. But now that it's hit the market, asking $17,750,000, we get a chance to see the interior, which is just as much a serene, pastel dream. Modern additions complement the home's 19th-century bones, and there's a magical English garden, too.
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Hudson Yards penthouse with a 920-foot-high terrace lists for $59M

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April 30, 2021

Hudson Yards penthouse with a 920-foot-high terrace lists for $59M

At 1,010 feet, 35 Hudson Yards is the tallest tower in the west side mega-development and the fifth-tallest residential building in all of New York City. And its penthouse is also a record-setter, offering the highest private terrace in the whole city. As was first reported by the NY Post, the five-bedroom home on the building's 90th floor has just hit the market for $59 million. The terrace sits 920 feet above street level.
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For $645K, this condo in downtown Asbury Park has a laid-back roof deck overlooking the beach

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April 28, 2021

For $645K, this condo in downtown Asbury Park has a laid-back roof deck overlooking the beach

Whether you're looking for a summer home or are thinking of trading city life for the shore full time, this one-bedroom condo in Asbury Park checks all the boxes. Located on the main street of Cookman Avenue, it has an airy open layout, an indoor-outdoor al-fresco room, and a private roof deck with a cool beachy vibe that overlooks the ocean. It's currently on the market for $645,000.
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