Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

Manhattan | 641 Fifth Avenue, No. 34C

Turtle Bay Condo

$1.9 million

A one-bedroom, two-bath 1,288-square-foot apartment with an open living/dining area, marble bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, ample closets, central air-conditioning and a washer/dryer, on the 34th floor of a 51-story cat-friendly doorman building with a super, concierge, porters, a gym and bike storage. Dustin Crouse and Erin Boisson Aries, Douglas Elliman, 570-337-5306; elliman.com

Costs

Common charges: $2,369 a month
Taxes: $2,422 a month

Pros

The living room and bedroom have gorgeous views of Midtown and Central Park.

Cons

The apartment could use some updates. The building lacks extra storage and shared outdoor space. There’s a 1 percent flip tax.

Manhattan | 350 West 12th Street, No. 5A

West Village Walk-up

925,000

A roughly 468-square-foot apartment with an enclosed sleeping area, an open living room and kitchen, a den or home office with French pocket doors, a decorative fireplace and central air-conditioning, on the fourth floor of a five-story prewar cat-friendly building with a super and a shared garden. Jeanne Byers and George Case, Coldwell Banker Warburg, 917-744-7494; coldwellbankerhomes.com

Costs

Maintenance: $1,220 a month

Pros

There are sunny treetop views. The bathroom has a window.

Cons

The kitchen lacks counter space. The building does not have bike storage or shared laundry.

Brooklyn | 8 South Fourth Street, No. 25C

Columbia Waterfront District Condo

$2.43 million

A two-bedroom, two-bath 1,418-square-foot, open-plan apartment with a kitchen that has an island, lava stone countertops, a vented range, a garbage disposal and a wine fridge; a primary suite with a double vanity; tilt-and-turn windows; zoned heating and air-conditioning; and 10-foot ceilings, on the 25th floor of a 45-story doorman building with a live-in super and more than 45,000 square feet of amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, a spa, office spaces, a sun deck and a bike room. Aaron Goed, Two Trees Management, 646-718-7906; onedominosquare.com

Costs

Common charges: $1,455 a month
Taxes: $854 a month

Pros

The oversized windows offer expansive views of Brooklyn, Manhattan and the East River.

Cons

The building lacks extra storage.

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