Manhattan | 59 John Street, No. 11A
A two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath, 1,483-square-foot apartment that has an open floor plan, a breakfast bar, a wine fridge, a primary suite with a double vanity and a walk-in closet, a second en suite bedroom, a decorative fireplace, 11-foot ceilings, a washer/dryer, central heat and air-conditioning and a balcony. It’s on the 11th floor of a 13-story prewar doorman building with a live-in super, a concierge, a playroom, a gym, a roof deck and waiting lists for the bike room and extra storage. Simona Stanica, Compass, 917-623-8326; compass.com
Costs
Common charges: $2,477 a month Taxes: $2,010 a month
Pros
Floor-to-ceiling windows provide ample sunlight. The bedrooms are spacious.
Cons
The views are not special.
Manhattan | 156 East 79th Street, No. 13C
A two-bedroom, two-bath, roughly 1,300-square-foot apartment with a windowed galley kitchen, a primary bedroom suite, a second en suite bedroom and a wood-burning fireplace, on the 13th floor of a 14-story doorman building with a live-in super, shared laundry and bike storage. Michael Biryla and Kyle Ramdeen, The Agency, 646-496-2174; theagencyre.com
Costs
Maintenance: $5,270 a month Ongoing assessment: $371 a month for building updates
Pros
The entire apartment has nice views of Midtown. There’s good closet space. Washer/dryers are permitted with board approval.
Cons
The maintenance fee is high, and basement storage lockers cost $600 per year. Both bathrooms are in bedrooms. Use as a pieds-à-terre is not permitted. Subletting is limited and requires board approval.
Queens | 59-11 Queens Boulevard, No. 4O
A two-bedroom, one-bath, roughly 900-square-foot apartment with a windowed galley kitchen, a large primary bedroom, a windowed bathroom and French doors, on the fourth floor of a six-story prewar building. Amenities include a live-in super, shared laundry, a waiting list for a private parking garage, basement storage cages and a courtyard. Tom Le, Corcoran Group, 718-422-2524; corcoran.com
Costs
Maintenance: $868 a month
Pros
Subletting is permitted.
Cons
The building lacks bike storage.
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