NYC Co-ops vs. Condos: What you save, what you give up

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Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026 By Cait Etherington

Co-ops have dominated New York City housing since the early 20th century, and they still account for about half of Manhattan closings. But the case for the co-op is being tested. Condos have pulled ahead on amenities, aging co-op buildings face rising facade and Local Law 97 costs, and this summer brought the city's pied-à-terre tax. It took effect July 1 (with the deadline to file today, October 6, 2026) and, unlike in a condo, makes the co-op itself responsible for collecting the surcharge from shareholders.

With the tax still tied up in court, will New York tilt further toward condos? There are still more than twice as many co-ops as condos, but new development is overwhelmingly condos. So far in 2026, about 90% of Manhattan's new-development closings were condos and fewer than 1% were co-ops. Below, we compare how the two stack up, followed by side-by-side listings so you can judge for yourself.

How co-ops differ from condos

Co-ops differ from condos on several levels, but most importantly, when you buy a co-op unit, you’re buying shares in a larger co-operative residential building and, as a shareholder, gaining the right to occupy one of the building’s units. When you buy a condo, you own the unit itself. Due to these differences, co-ops and condos are also subject to different tax laws and are treated somewhat differently by some lenders.

When it comes to taxes, the differences between co-ops and condos tend to favor co-op owners (e.g., co-op buyers are able to avoid certain taxes, including the mortgage recording tax, which can add tens of thousands of dollars to condo closings when lending is required). In addition, co-ops are nearly always less expensive per square foot than comparable condo units. But if co-ops come with notable tax breaks and are less expensive per square foot than comparable condos, why are a growing number of New Yorkers, albeit by no means a majority, now focusing their housing search on condos instead?

Why Condos Are Winning Over Local Buyers

New condos offer buyers much more than an apartment

Even at the turn of the 21st century, a building with a full-time doorman, laundry room, small gym, roof deck, and storage cage would have been viewed as amenity-packed. For many current local buyers, those features are now considered necessities, not luxuries.

Over the past two decades, amenities and services have expanded in condos, resulting in entirely new forms of city living. Today, many New York City condo developments are no longer just selling residential units—they are selling lifestyles. Looking for a fitness center to rival Equinox? A movie theatre? An on-site dog-washing facility or dog run? Need access to an on-site co-working space, library, lounge, TikTok-able test kitchen, podcast studio, music room, bowling alley, or playroom? If so, you can likely find these amenities and more in new condo developments.

In essence, the result is an experiential gap. A co-op apartment often offers larger rooms and in some cases, pre-war charm, but not much beyond the front door. A comparable condo unit, while likely more expensive, may offer access to a state-of-the-art unit and all the amenities and services you and your family need to make living in a hectic city like New York just a bit more convenient and relaxing.

In-unit convenience also matters

The amenities gap between co-ops and condos often doesn’t end with common spaces. Many older co-ops prohibit in-unit washers and dryers, mostly due to older electrical and plumbing systems. Central air conditioning is also often not possible, forcing owners of co-ops, even those worth millions, to spend the summer months with blocked views due to window-unit air conditioners. Multiple bathrooms are also frequently impossible due to restrictive wet-over-dry rules and limited access to sewage lines. By contrast, new condos are nearly always constructed with in-unit laundry, central heating and cooling, multiple bathrooms, and other features that discerning buyers expect.

The condos at 35 Hudson Yards offer room service by Equinox Hotel and Spa

Co-ops are increasingly likely to present unpredictable costs

Co-ops have traditionally appealed to buyers because they cost less than comparable condos and tend to face fewer tax liabilities. Still, there is no guarantee they will always be less expensive. As CityRealty’s article on why co-op and condo fees have risen sharply reported, many local co-ops are raising their fees due to escalating insurance, labor, and utility costs, as well as several costs that many newer condos don’t typically face—for example, the replacement of old boilers, elevators, roofs, windows, plumbing lines, electrical systems, and, most notably, repairs to aging facades.

The hidden cost of facade and Local Law 97 penalties

New York City’s Facade Inspection and Safety Program requires buildings taller than six stories to have their exterior walls inspected every five years. If unsafe conditions are discovered, owners must install protective measures and complete repairs. Over the past decade, facade work has become increasingly expensive and difficult to predict. A project that begins as routine repointing may reveal deteriorated brick, damaged lintels, unstable parapets, or problems with balconies and terraces. Once work begins, scaffolding and sidewalk sheds can remain in place for months or even years, leading to hefty assessments for residents and affecting their access to light and views, while eroding the curb appeal of the building and even its property values.

Local Law 97, New York City’s ambitious and controversial climate change initiative, is also impacting co-ops more than condos since older buildings, which tend to be co-ops, often must invest more to come into compliance with the law. As CityRealty recently reported, prospective buyers now need to consider both a building’s current emissions status and its plan for meeting future limits.

The new pied-à-terre surcharge adds another co-op complication

A new city surcharge adds a risk that is specific to co-ops. The pied-à-terre tax, which took effect July 1, charges an annual surcharge on condos and co-ops with a Department of Finance value of $1 million or more that aren't used as a primary residence. Because the city's assessed values run well below market prices, that threshold roughly corresponds to homes worth about $5 million. For condo owners, the surcharge is simply added to the unit's own tax bill. A co-op, however, is a single tax lot: the city adds the surcharge to the building's one property tax bill, and the co-op corporation must pay it and then collect it from the shareholder. If a shareholder doesn't pay, the unpaid amount can become a lien on the entire building, not just that apartment, and attorneys warn that could put the co-op in default under its underlying mortgage. The city has declined to give co-ops explicit collection authority, suggesting instead that boards amend their proprietary leases.

Jason Haber, co-founder of the American Real Estate Association and a Manhattan broker who has been a vocal critic of the tax's rollout, says the structure leaves boards with few workable options. A lien, he notes, could also make it hard for buyers in the building to get financing, since lenders are wary of a cloud on title.

"It's impractical, it's unfair, it's punitive, and it really doesn't work. What you're going to see at the end of the day is co-ops just saying, 'You know what, we're just not going to allow pied-à-terres.'" — Jason Haber

For buyers, owners who use the home as their primary residence are exempt from the surcharge, though the exemption isn't automatic and may need to be documented. Buyers planning a part-time home, including the foreign buyers who already tend to find co-op boards less welcoming, may face tighter second-home policies and more detailed residency disclosures. They should also expect an annual cost that, unlike the one-time mansion tax, is hard to build into a purchase price. Exposure is concentrated at the top of the market and most within condo transactions. So far in 2026, about 3% of co-op closings were at $5 million or more, versus 13% of condo closings, according to CityRealty data.

Co-op board interviews may feel out of step for contemporary buyers

Finally, it seems likely that the process of buying a co-op, which nearly always entails a more personalized board process, may simply appear out of step with contemporary consumer expectations. After all, if you’re dropping close to a million dollars or much more and have already undergone a rigorous underwriting process, do you also need to be grilled about the size of your dog, your children’s hobbies, or how often you host loud dinner parties? Worse yet, compared to condos, co-ops are often far less welcoming to foreign nationals, even though foreign nationals own an estimated 10-15 percent of the city’s properties, including some of the city’s most impressive luxury properties.

Is the Co-op vs. Condo Debate Closed? Far From It…

Despite the hidden costs and generally less robust amenities and services, co-ops still make up most local owner-occupied units, and the reason is simple: beyond being more plentiful and affordable, co-ops also often have a strong sense of community. While a few are excessively exclusionary, many co-ops are highly diverse, multi-generational living communities where new and old New Yorkers come together to share not only shares in a brick-and-mortar investment but also a unique urban community.

Condo vs. co-op listings

SoHo
2 Beds | 2 Baths

72 Mercer Street, #4E
$5,950,000

SoHo | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 2,142 ft²

72 Mercer Street, #4E (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: This 2,200-square-foot full-floor SoHo loft opens from a key-locked elevator into a great room with exposed brick, wide-plank floors and high ceilings. The island kitchen has Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, and there are two bedrooms, a den/office and two spa baths, plus a private balcony off the primary suite. It's a boutique co-op in prime SoHo. See floor plan and full details here.

347 West Broadway, #6
$3,995,000 (-7%)

SoHo | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 2,200 ft²

347 West Broadway, #6 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: This 2,142-square-foot SoHo loft opens from a private keyed elevator into a living room with 11.5-foot ceilings, a gas fireplace and a private balcony. The Poggenpohl kitchen has Sub-Zero, Wolf and Miele appliances, and the home has radiant-heated floors and a Control4 smart-home system. 72 Mercer is an intimate nine-residence condo with a full-time doorman, a Technogym fitness room and private cellar storage. See floor plan and full details here.

Upper East Side Gold Coast
3 Beds | 3.5 Baths

10 East 70th Street, #3A
$3,000,000

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,000 ft²

10 East 70th Street, #3A (Compass)

From the Listing: This renovated Emery Roth Classic Six has 3.5 baths, parquet floors and windows facing the Frick Collection's garden. The windowed kitchen leads to a staff room that works as a third bedroom or office. The co-op has 24-hour doormen, a live-in manager and a new fitness center, with a $1,836-a-month assessment through November 2026 and a 2% flip tax paid by the buyer. See floor plan and full details here.

Chez 66, #8W
$5,200,000

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,000 ft²

Chez 66, #8W (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: This reimagined corner home has a gas fireplace, a formal dining room, two primary suites and a third room that works as a guest room or office. The kitchen has Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances and a butler's bar, and the powder room is by Giorgio Armani. 21 East 66th is an intimate pre-war condo of just 19 residences, half a block from Central Park. See floor plan and full details here.

Lenox Hill
3 Beds | 3 Baths

320 East 72nd Street, #6A
$2,750,000

Lenox Hill | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,500 ft²

320 East 72nd Street, #6A (Serhant)

From the Listing: This pre-war Classic Seven has three en-suite bedrooms, a 26-foot living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room and a butler's pantry. Original details include beamed ceilings and moldings, and a storage unit transfers with the apartment. The white-glove co-op has a full-time doorman and porters and allows pieds-à-terre and pets, but not subletting or guarantors. See floor plan and full details here.

Bristol Plaza, #25N
$4,500,000

Lenox Hill | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,483 ft²

Bristol Plaza, #25N (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: This triple-exposure, 2,500-square-foot three-bedroom was redesigned by AD100 designer Stephen Shadley, with 23 oversized windows and Central Park views. A circular, windowed salon anchors a living and dining space of more than 40 feet, and every bedroom has its own bath. Bristol Plaza is a 50-story condo with a full-time doorman and concierge and a health club with a 50-foot pool. See floor plan and full details here.

Flatiron/Union Square
2-beds | 2 baths

222 Park Avenue South, #10C
$2,450,000 (-3.9%)

Flatiron/Union Square | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,267 ft²

222 Park Avenue South, #10C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: This 10th-floor Flatiron loft has 11.6-foot beamed ceilings, 34 feet of south-facing windows and a Valcucine chef's kitchen. The primary suite connects to a private den, and the second bedroom has a storage loft. The building has a landscaped roof deck, private storage on every floor and free laundry across the hall, one block from Union Square. See floor plan and full details here.

277 Fifth Avenue, #15D
$3,190,000 (-3%)

Flatiron/Union Square | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,373 ft²

277 Fifth Avenue, #15D (R New York)

From the Listing: This two-bedroom has panoramic skyline views, a marble kitchen with Miele appliances and a primary suite with a dressing area. Both baths have marble walls and heated floors, and the custom walk-in closet is by Flou Italy. 277 Fifth, designed by Rafael Viñoly, offers hotel-style service, a fitness club, spa services and valet. See floor plan and full details here.

Riverside Dr./West End Ave.
3-beds | 2-baths

334 West 86th Street, #8C
$1,695,000

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,500 ft²

334 West 86th Street, #8C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: This pre-war three-bedroom, two-bath sits at the quiet rear of a Rosario Candela building, with south light, a formal dining room and restored moldings. A third bedroom off the butler's pantry could be a den or home office. The building has just three residences per floor, full-time doormen and a roof deck with Hudson River views. See floor plan and full details here.

The Gemstone, #5DE
$2,250,000 (-13.5%)

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,475 ft²

The Gemstone, #5DE (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: This updated three-bedroom, two-bath has corner exposures, wide-plank floors, a kitchen with a big center island and wine fridge, and a full laundry room. The Gemstone is a 1928 Bing & Bing pre-war condo with 143 residences, a fitness center, rooftop deck and landscaped garden. Listed taxes don't reflect the abatement for primary residents. See floor plan and full details here.

Yorkville
3-beds | 2 baths

Gracie Gardens, #5DE
$1,650,000 (-7%)

Yorkville | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,340 ft²

Gracie Gardens, #5DE (Rabayah LLC)

From the Listing: This renovated south-facing three-bedroom, two-bath has a formal dining room, a chef's kitchen vented to the outside and an in-unit washer/dryer. Gracie Gardens is a pre-war co-op with a 24-hour doorman, landscaped courtyard and live-in super, near Carl Schurz Park. There is a $413-a-month assessment through the end of 2026. See floor plan and full details here.

Yorkville Tower 2, #22A
$2,150,000

Yorkville | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,330 ft²

Yorkville Tower 2, #22A (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: This 22nd-floor three-bedroom has south and east exposures, skyline and East River views, two walk-in closets and potential to convert to four bedrooms. A private storage room of about 92 square feet is included with the sale. The 34-story tower has a 24-hour doorman, concierge and garage, and common charges include heat, water, A/C and electricity. See floor plan and full details here.

Lenox Hill
2 Beds | 2.5 Baths

420 East 72nd Street, #10FG
$1,350,000

Lenox Hill | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,400 ft²

420 East 72nd Street, #10FG (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: This renovated 1,400-square-foot two-bedroom has five south-facing windows, a double-wide living room and an easy path to a third bedroom. The kitchen has Sub-Zero, Viking and Bosch appliances, and there are 2.5 baths and an in-unit washer/dryer. The co-op has a 24-hour doorman and concierge and a garage, allows pieds-à-terre and permits financing up to 75%. See floor plan and full details here.

Trump Palace, #21A
$2,099,000

Lenox Hill | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,402 ft²

Trump Palace, #21A (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: This high-floor corner two-bedroom of about 1,400 square feet has two private terraces, skyline and partial Central Park views and a washer/dryer. It's ready for a renovation, with room to add a bedroom subject to approvals. The Palace has a full-time doorman and concierge, renovated fitness center, garage and courtyard garden. See floor plan and full details here.

UWS' Broadway Corridor
2 Beds | 2 Baths

230 West End Avenue, #8AG
$1,125,000

Broadway Corridor | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,100 ft²

230 West End Avenue, #8AG (Platinum Forbes Global Properties)

From the Listing: This bright pre-war two-bedroom, two-bath by Rosario Candela has an east-facing eat-in kitchen and a king-size primary suite with double exposures. 230 West End is a full-service pre-war co-op with a 24-hour doorman, courtyard, laundry and private storage. Pieds-à-terre are considered case by case. See floor plan and full details here.

Manhattan Tower Condo, #8F
$1,750,000

Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,101 ft²

Manhattan Tower Condo, #8F (Compass)

From the Listing: This high-floor, turnkey two-bedroom, two-bath has southern and eastern light, a chef's kitchen with Sub-Zero and Viking appliances and an in-unit washer/dryer. It's in the building's 2002 addition, a full-service condo with a 24-hour doorman, fitness center and storage lockers. Two temporary assessments (about $824 and $267 a month) end in December 2026 and February 2028. See floor plan and full details here.

Chelsea
1 Bed | 1 Bath

Jensen Lewis Building, #2D
$1,195,000

Chelsea | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 930 ft²

Jensen Lewis Building, #2D (Compass)

From the Listing: This sun-filled Chelsea loft has soaring ceilings, oversized south-facing windows, a lofted space for an office or storage and an updated kitchen with a washer/dryer. The 64-unit Jensen Lewis Building, a 1919 former publishing headquarters, has an elevator, live-in super and bike room. Buyers can put down 20%, and the board allows subletting, guarantors and gifting with approval. See floor plan and full details here.

422 West 20th Street, #5G
$1,695,000

Chelsea | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 930 ft²

422 West 20th Street, #5G (Compass)

From the Listing: This top-floor pre-war one-bedroom (930 square feet) has 11.5-foot ceilings, four south-facing windows and Empire State Building views from the bedroom. It's on the market for the first time since the 2013 sponsor purchase, and includes a Bosch washer/dryer and a private storage unit. The 1895 boutique condo has a roof deck, fitness center and access to The Close, a private garden. See floor plan and full details here.

Gramercy
1 Bed | 1 Bath

Parker Gramercy, #609
$749,000 (-6.3%)

Flatiron/Union Square | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 638 ft²

Parker Gramercy, #609 (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: This one-bedroom has oversized picture windows, a walk-in closet with a built-in dresser and a marble-floored galley kitchen. 10 West 15th is a white-glove co-op with a doorman, concierge, garage and valet service, and the listing touts unusually low maintenance. Pieds-à-terre, co-purchasing and gifting are allowed, and Union Square is moments away. See floor plan and full details here.

241 FIFTH, #8C
$1,250,000

Flatiron/Union Square | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 646 ft²

241 FIFTH, #8C (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: This 646-square-foot one-bedroom has eastern light through floor-to-ceiling windows, an open kitchen and an in-unit washer/dryer. The spa-style bath has radiant floors and a soaking tub. 241 Fifth Avenue is a boutique building of just 46 residences with a doorman, fitness center and landscaped roof terrace, steps from Madison Square Park. See floor plan and full details here.

Harlem
2 Beds | 2 Baths

Bradhurst Court, #7L
$750,000 (-11.8%)

Harlem | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 960 ft²

Bradhurst Court, #7L (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: This top-floor two-bedroom, two-bath of about 960 square feet faces a landscaped garden, with southern light, new hardwood floors and a washer/dryer closet. Bradhurst Court (built 2005) has a 24-hour doorman, a free fitness center and a large courtyard, and has no income restrictions. The A train is about 10 minutes from Midtown. See floor plan and full details here.

300 West, #3H
$1,165,000 (-2.8%)

Harlem | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 973 ft²

300 West, #3H (R New York)

From the Listing: This ground-up luxury two-bedroom, two-bath has 9'2" ceilings, east-facing windows, herringbone oak floors and a Sub-Zero/Wolf kitchen with a Miele washer/dryer. The owners added custom closets, a built-in home office and bar, and motorized shades. The building has a 40-foot heated pool, a 3,000-square-foot roof deck, a 1,600-square-foot gym and a full-time doorman. See floor plan and full details here.

Forest Hills
2 Beds | 2 Baths

Birchwood Towers - The Kyoto, #8D
$695,000

Forest Hills | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,200 ft²

Birchwood Towers - The Kyoto, #8D (Black and White Residential)

From the Listing: This true two-bedroom with two full baths and a private balcony has an updated kitchen with a dishwasher and central heat and A/C. Birchwood Towers has a 24-hour doorman, fitness center, seasonal pool and garage (waitlist), and utilities are sub-metered at a low fixed monthly cost. The M and R trains are one block away. See floor plan and full details here.

Pinnacle Condominium, #21B
$1,150,000

Forest Hills | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,135 ft²

Pinnacle Condominium, #21B (Compass)

From the Listing: This renovated high-floor split two-bedroom has two balconies with lake views over Flushing Meadow Park, a Sub-Zero fridge and a washer/dryer. The Pinnacle has a 12,500-square-foot health club with a 60-foot lap pool, plus a full-time concierge and doorman. Austin Street shopping is close, and the E and F express trains reach Manhattan in about 20 minutes. See floor plan and full details here.

Greenpoint
1 Bed | 1 Bath

582 Morgan Avenue, #3A
$740,000 (-3.9%)

Greenpoint | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 680 ft²

582 Morgan Avenue, #3A (The Agency Brokerage)

From the Listing: This renovated floor-through near McGolrick Park has 9-foot ceilings, wide-plank pine floors, east and west light and a separate area for a home office. The boutique 8-unit co-op has a garden, basement laundry and no flip tax, and allows 90% financing. It is an HDFC co-op, which typically carries income limits and resale restrictions, so ask for details. See floor plan and full details here.

The Huron, #4DW
$1,099,000 (-4.4%)

Greenpoint | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 674 ft²

The Huron, #4DW (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: This waterfront one-bedroom has protected southwest views of the East River and Manhattan skyline from every main room. The chef's kitchen has Miele appliances, and there's a walk-in closet and an in-unit washer/dryer. Designed by Morris Adjmi, The Huron offers 30,000 square feet of amenities, including a 50-foot indoor saltwater pool and a 24-hour concierge. See floor plan and full details here.

Lincoln Center
1 Bed | 1 Bath

Nevada Towers, #8E
$645,000 (-7.2%)

Lincoln Center | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 650 ft²

Nevada Towers, #8E (THE BRACHA GROUP)

From the Listing: This 650-square-foot one-bedroom on the 8th floor has Broadway views, a 19-foot living room, parquet floors and lots of storage. Nevada Towers is a pet-friendly co-op with a 24-hour doorman and a furnished rooftop terrace with 360-degree views. It allows pieds-à-terre and co-purchasing, with financing up to 80% and a 2% flip tax. See floor plan and full details here.

The Alfred, #6B
$895,000

Lincoln Center | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 645 ft²

The Alfred, #6B (Compass)

From the Listing: This light-filled one-bedroom sits across from Lincoln Center and has a large private balcony off both the living room and bedroom. It also has a washer/dryer, a separate kitchen with a pantry closet and southern exposures. The Alfred is one of the Upper West Side's top service buildings, with a health club with a 75-foot pool, a courtyard garden and a valet garage. See floor plan and full details here.

Turtle Bay
1 Bed | 1 Bath

The Hamilton, #2L
$650,000 (-10.3%)

Turtle Bay/United Nations | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 800 ft²

The Hamilton, #2L (CHERYL RODRIGUES REAL ESTATE LLC)

From the Listing: This oversized south-facing one-bedroom overlooks a quiet, tree-lined street and has wood floors, big closets and a renovated open kitchen. The bedroom fits a king bed with room left for a home office. The Hamilton has a 24-hour doorman, a roof deck and a garage, but pets aren't allowed. See floor plan and full details here.

Turtle Bay House, #16E
$850,000

Turtle Bay/United Nations | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 782 ft²

Turtle Bay House, #16E (Compass)

From the Listing: This renovated corner one-bedroom on the 16th floor has west and north light, a large living room with a dining alcove and six big closets. The kitchen has Sub-Zero, Viking and Bosch appliances, and the marble bath has a deep soaking tub. The building has a 24-hour doorman, a new elevator and a garage, near Grand Central. See floor plan and full details here.

Gramercy Park
Studio | 1 Bath

330 Third Avenue, #10J
$543,000 (-1.3%)

Gramercy Park | Cooperative | Studio, 1 Bath | 575 ft²

330 Third Avenue, #10J (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: This renovated high-floor corner studio has five south-facing windows, a sleeping alcove and potential to convert to a junior one-bedroom. The windowed kitchen and bath are updated, and three closets include a dressing area. The co-op has a 24-hour doorman, live-in super and garage, and it allows pieds-à-terre and co-purchases. See floor plan and full details here.

303 East 33rd Street, #11B
$740,000 (-2.6%)

Gramercy Park | Condominium | Studio, 1 Bath | 596 ft²

303 East 33rd Street, #11B (UNDIVIDED INC)

From the Listing: This 11th-floor alcove studio has floor-to-ceiling windows, bamboo floors, three large closets and an in-unit washer/dryer. The galley kitchen has white glass cabinets, and the bath is finished in marble. The building has a 24-hour concierge, a fitness room and a 5,000-square-foot rooftop garden with mini-golf and East River views. See floor plan and full details here.

Midtown West
Studio | 1 Bath

310 West 56th Street, #10E
$445,000

Midtown West | Cooperative | Studio, 1 Bath | 550 ft²

310 West 56th Street, #10E (Hauseit LLC)

From the Listing: This is the largest studio layout in the building, with a wall of windows, three closets and an alcove that could become a one-bedroom. The kitchen has a dishwasher and gas stove, and the bath was updated. 310 West 56th is a pet-friendly co-op with a full-time doorman and live-in super that allows pieds-à-terre and subletting, steps from Central Park. See floor plan and full details here.

The Parc Vendome, #3H
$675,000

Midtown West | Condominium | Studio, 1 Bath | 550 ft²

The Parc Vendome, #3H (Howard Hanna NYC)

From the Listing: This oversized pre-war alcove studio (about 550 square feet) has three large casement windows, a renovated windowed kitchen and a dressing room with custom closets. Common charges cover electricity, gas, heat and hot water, and pets and short-term sublets are allowed. The Parc Vendome has a 24/7 doorman, courtyard gardens with a fountain and two rooftop sundecks, two blocks from Columbus Circle. See floor plan and full details here.

Downtown Brooklyn
Studio | 1 Bath

Concord Village, #6D
$349,000

Downtown Brooklyn | Cooperative | Studio, 1 Bath | 475 ft²

Concord Village, #6D (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: This bright 475-square-foot studio has a wall of east-facing windows, a brand-new kitchen and several deep closets. Concord Village is a full-service co-op with a doorman, concierge, rooftop deck with skyline views, fitness center and dog runs. It sits where Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO meet, with nine subway lines nearby. See floor plan and full details here.

Toren, #1502
$625,000 (-3.1%)

Downtown Brooklyn | Condominium | Studio, 1 Bath | 496 ft²

Toren, #1502 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: This renovated studio has a wall of windows, skyline views, a concealed in-unit washer/dryer and central air. Low monthly charges include a 421a tax abatement through 2035, and it can be delivered fully furnished. Toren is a full-service condo with a 24-hour doorman, a two-level roof deck, a pool and a fitness center. See floor plan and full details here.

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