Classic 5, 6, and 7 layouts with copious breathing space and endless storage

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Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025 By CityRealty Staff, CityRealty contributor

Over the past decade, open-plan apartments have surged in popularity, inviting natural light into every corner and offering flexible layouts that create an airy sense of space — particularly valuable in a city like New York.

However, traditional layouts, such as the classic six, have enduring appeal. Long favored by discerning buyers, these thoughtfully divided spaces have gained new appreciation in contemporary times. Well-defined rooms provide dedicated zones for work, study, relaxation, and privacy, helping to maintain structure and sanity.

A classic six apartment typically features six distinct rooms: a living room, a formal dining room, a kitchen, two full bedrooms, and a smaller maid's room, often located near the kitchen and accompanied by its own bathroom. This layout, prevalent in pre-war buildings, offers several advantages. Architectural charm is a hallmark, with high ceilings, hardwood floors, and intricate moldings reflecting early 20th-century craftsmanship.

Functional versatility is another benefit; the maid's room, originally intended for live-in help, can be repurposed as a home office, nursery, or guest room, providing flexibility to meet modern needs. Enhanced privacy is afforded by separate rooms, allowing for distinct living areas that offer noise reduction—ideal for households with multiple occupants or those working from home.

10 Gracie Square, #8D
$4,295,000

Yorkville | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths

10 Gracie Square, #8D (Compass)

From the Listing: Welcome to Residence 8D at 10 Gracie Square, a stunning and Classic 6 which has been meticulously renovated and turned into a working 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home showcasing immense proportions, scale and breathtaking river views. See floor plan and full details here.

Variations of this layout include the classic five and classic seven. A classic five comprises five rooms: two bedrooms, a living room, a formal dining room, and a kitchen, omitting the maid's room found in the classic six. Conversely, a classic seven expands upon the classic six by adding a third full bedroom, catering to larger households

Lastly, residing in a classic residence offers a connection to the city's architectural history, with many such apartments located in prestigious pre-war buildings in Greenwich Village, and on the Upper East and Upper West Sides.

Find below a selection of traditionally laid out apartments throughout the city priced under $3.5 million.

Classic five, six, and seven listings available in NYC

East Side

21 East 90th Street, #2D
$1,650,000 (-17.3%)

Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,600 ft²

21 East 90th Street, #2D (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Rare Opportunity in a Prime Park Block Co-op Create your dream home in this classic six at 21 East 90th Street. Just off Central Park, this spacious prewar apartment offers exceptional layout, charm, and potential in one of Carnegie Hill's most desirable full-service buildings. Residents enjoy a full-time staff, beautifully renovated lobby, a small fitness room, and an unbeatable location. See floor plan and full details here.

51 East 90th Street, #5B
$1,750,000

Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths

51 East 90th Street, #5B (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: This elegant Classic 6 residence offers an ideal layout paired with timeless prewar charm. With only three neighboring units per floor, this home begins with a gracious entry foyer that flows into a large living room and a generously sized formal dining room. Off the dining room is a small room with a large window perfect for an office/nursery.Both bedrooms are located off a bedroom hallway and face East 90th Street. See floor plan and full details here.

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170 East 79th Street, #12B
$1,795,000

Lenox Hill | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths

170 East 79th Street, #12B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Elevated above the city, this luminous Classic Seven with open views and sunlight captures the timeless elegance of prewar living. Three exposures-south, east, and north-fill the apartment with natural light throughout the day, while open skyline views create a calm backdrop to everyday life. A semi-private landing opens into an expansive entry gallery that sets a gracious tone. See floor plan and full details here.

340 East 72nd Street, #2N
$2,095,000

Lenox Hill | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths

340 East 72nd Street, #2N (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Elegant Prewar Classic Seven with Gracious Layout, Tree-Lined Views & Versatile Staff Room From a semi-private elevator vestibule, enter this well maintained and spacious classic seven-room home, perfectly blending timeless prewar elegance with comfortable living. The residence features generously proportioned rooms, original hardwood floors, and beamed ceilings throughout. See floor plan and full details here.

163 East 81st Street, #4A
$2,395,000

Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, Unknown Baths

163 East 81st Street, #4A (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: Perfectly situated on a picturesque, tree-lined townhouse street, this beautifully renovated and impeccably decorated Classic Six apartment offers timeless prewar charm paired with modern sophistication. A gracious entry foyer opens to a sun-flooded living room featuring a wood-burning fireplace and southern treetop views over historic townhouses. See floor plan and full details here.

Sutton Hall, #15B
$2,595,000

Midtown East | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 2,300 ft²

Sutton Hall, #15B (The Agency Brokerage)

From the Listing: Fully Renovated Prewar Co-op with Designer Finishes Welcome to Residence 15B, a stunning, fully renovated Prewar Classic 7 apartment in the heart of Sutton Place, one of Manhattan’s most prestigious and tranquil neighborhoods. This luxury Sutton Place co-op blends timeless prewar elegance with modern design and high-end finishes throughout. See floor plan and full details here.

1150 Fifth Avenue, #6C
$2,850,000 (-3.4%)

Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 1,750 ft²

1150 Fifth Avenue, #6C (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Move right in! Welcome to an exquisitely renovated residence at 1150 5th Avenue, Apartment 6C, New York, NY. This distinguished Classic 6 apartment offers an unparalleled blend of timeless elegance and modern convenience, perfectly situated in one of Manhattan's most coveted locations. Spanning approximately 1,750 square feet, this meticulously renovated home features three spacious bedrooms and three luxurious bathrooms. The living room, a centerpiece of sophistication, boasts a wood-burning fireplace adorned with a limestone mantel, providing both warmth and a focal point for gatherings. See floor plan and full details here.

870 Fifth Avenue, #15E
$3,395,000 (-14.1%)

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths

870 Fifth Avenue, #15E (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Fifth Avenue - Classic Seven This wonderful sun-drenched Classic 7 residence is perfectly situated on the 15th Floor of a full-service white-glove cooperative at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 68th Street. An elegant 20 Ft. gallery leads to a gracious and impressive 31 x 15 Ft. living room with open southern exposures and sweeping distant views of midtown Manhattan. At the far end of the gallery is the oversized corner formal dining room which can easily serve as a dining room/library. See floor plan and full details here.

650 Park Avenue, #18C
$3,750,000 (-6.1%)

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths

650 Park Avenue, #18C (Compass)

From the Listing: Park Avenue grandeur awaits your personal touch in this rarely available four-bedroom showplace featuring a sprawling Classic Seven layout, spectacular skyline and Central Park views, and an unbeatable Lenox Hill location just two blocks from Central Park. See floor plan and full details here.

570 Park Avenue, #4A
$4,000,000

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 2,100 ft²

570 Park Avenue, #4A (Compass)

From the Listing: Introducing residence #4A at 570 Park Avenue, a distinguished pre-war cooperative designed by renowned architect Emery Roth. Wrapping the northeast corner, this stylishly renovated, chic, and sun-filled corner classic 6.5 room home strikes the perfect balance combining pre-war elegance with modern conveniences such as central air, elegant prewar detail and a wood-burning fireplace. Other desirable features include high ceilings, oversized windows, Miele washer/dryer, a gracious and flexible layout, beautifully proportioned rooms, formal dining room, windowed kitchen, 2 large bedrooms with en-suite baths, windowed office and a cozy bonus room. See floor plan and full details here.

840 Park Avenue, #5B
$4,250,000

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,022 ft²

840 Park Avenue, #5B (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: This rare opportunity presents a triple-mint classic 7 with central air conditioning, soaring 9'10" ceilings, and elegant 1912 prewar detailing. Seven floor-to-ceiling French windows with Juliet balconies overlook Park Avenue, bathing the residence in natural light. The gracious living room (24'11" x 16'5") and primary bedroom each enjoy working fireplaces, while two beautifully renovated bathrooms-one en-suite to the primary-are complemented by a gracious powder room.Original wood floors with a perfect patina add warmth and timeless character throughout. A versatile staff room or fourth bedroom with its own bath, an oversized formal dining room (16'3" x 17'8"), a newly renovated windowed eat-in kitchen, cedar closets, and vented laundry complete this exceptional home, with only one other residence on your semi-private landing. The apartment also includes a generously sized private storage unit, offering exceptional convenience and abundant space.No other residence on the market today offers this level of style, finish, and sophistication. See floor plan and full details here.

Chez 66, #8W
$6,250,000 (-10.7%)

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

Chez 66, #8W (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Truly turnkey, this custom classic six-room apartment offers a layout ideal for living and entertaining, while also providing ample wall space for art and picturesque historic Lenox Hill views from every room. Enter the residence into a handsome gallery, furnished with Bianco Bello marble floors, beamed ceilings, and crown moldings. The sun-filled corner living room boasts a comforting gas fireplace, the loveliest city views and peeks of Central Park. See floor plan and full details here.

West Side

The Majestic, #9H
$2,950,000 (-6.3%)

Central Park West | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 3 Baths

The Majestic, #9H (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Located in the iconic Majestic on Central Park West, this elegant Classic Six offers grand proportions, timeless prewar charm, abundant light, and a gracious layout ideal for both comfortable living and entertaining. Positioned on a high floor, the apartment enjoys open northern views over West 72nd Street of the legendary Dakota. Privately accessed from semi-private elevator landing, the home welcomes you with a gracious 11.4-foot entrance gallery, leading into expansive public rooms. The original formal dining room is so generously proportioned it was thoughtfully divided to create an inviting den, while still retaining ample space for formal dining. See floor plan and full details here.

10 West 86th Street, #15A
$3,500,000 (-3.4%)

Central Park West | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 2,000 ft²

10 West 86th Street, #15A (Keller Williams NYC)

From the Listing: Perched atop a distinguished boutique co-op just steps from Central Park West, 10 West 86th St Residence 15A offers an extraordinary living experience with panoramic vistas rarely seen in UWS real estate. This exceptional home gazes over the Central Park Reservoir from the dining room, offering year-round views of its iconic fountain framed by cherry blossoms in spring, vibrant foliage in autumn, and migrating birds throughout the seasons. With 16 windows capturing sweeping views north to the high 90s, south to Columbus Circle and Hudson Yards, dramatic sunsets to the west above landmarked brownstones, and across Central Park on the east, natural light pours in from every direction. See floor plan and full details here.

15 West 81st Street, #1D/2D
$7,900,000 (-7.1%)

Central Park West | Cooperative | 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 4,000 ft²

15 West 81st Street, #1D/2D (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: A Rare Offering at 15 West 81st Street - Grand Maisonette Duplex by Emery Roth 4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms / 1 Powder Room / Wine Cellar / Over 4,000 sqft (Approx). A rare opportunity to experience townhouse-style living with the full services of a white-glove cooperative-welcome to Residence 1D/2D at 15 West 81st Street. Originally crafted by legendary architect Emery Roth, this impeccably renovated 11-room duplex offers sweeping views of the Rose Planetarium and the American Museum of Natural History. See floor plan and full details here.

895 West End Avenue, #3B
$1,995,000 (-20%)

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths

895 West End Avenue, #3B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Elegant Upper West Side living awaits in this expansive three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence featuring a desirable Classic 7 layout and beautiful prewar details in a handsome historic cooperative. Treetop views over West End Avenue and a full wall of casement-style windows make this one-of-a-kind -- you'll feel like you're living in Paris. This inviting home has been impeccably maintained and upgraded in recent years including new windows, electrical upgrades, and wiring to the unit for central air (to be added by next owner).Inside the home, 12-foot coved ceilings pair with inlaid oak floors, oversized newly-replaced windows and classic millwork, including built-ins, bold casings and tall baseboards. See floor plan and full details here.

315 West 106th Street, #11C
$2,425,000 (-3%)

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

315 West 106th Street, #11C (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Perched on a high floor of Rosario Candela's elegant 315 West 106th Street, this beautifully proportioned classic six offers two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a flexible maid's room that functions perfectly as a third bedroom, den, or home office, with a closet that can accommodate a washer/dryer or ensuite half bathroom, pending board approval. This home has just undergone a thoughtful renovation, blending prewar elegance with modern comfort through classic hardwood floors in a beautiful light stain and a fully updated, top-of-the-line kitchen. See floor plan and full details here.

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10 Gracie Square, #8D
$4,295,000

Classic five, six, and seven listings available in NYC

21 East 90th Street, #2D
$1,650,000 (-17.3%)

51 East 90th Street, #5B
$1,750,000

Select which properties are of interest to you:

170 East 79th Street, #12B
$1,795,000

340 East 72nd Street, #2N
$2,095,000

163 East 81st Street, #4A
$2,395,000

Sutton Hall, #15B
$2,595,000

1150 Fifth Avenue, #6C
$2,850,000 (-3.4%)

870 Fifth Avenue, #15E
$3,395,000 (-14.1%)

650 Park Avenue, #18C
$3,750,000 (-6.1%)

570 Park Avenue, #4A
$4,000,000

840 Park Avenue, #5B
$4,250,000

Chez 66, #8W
$6,250,000 (-10.7%)

The Majestic, #9H
$2,950,000 (-6.3%)

10 West 86th Street, #15A
$3,500,000 (-3.4%)

15 West 81st Street, #1D/2D
$7,900,000 (-7.1%)

895 West End Avenue, #3B
$1,995,000 (-20%)

315 West 106th Street, #11C
$2,425,000 (-3%)

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