Listings under $2M in iconic New York City buildings include former home of William Randolph Hearst

By Michelle Mazzarella | From Great Listings Friday, October 14, 2022

Ritz Tower, #2003, former residence of William Randolph Hearst (The Corcoran Group)

Many New Yorkers can easily name a favorite neighborhood, but others have taken that one step further and claimed a favorite building. Whether because of a rich history, an apartment seen in a favorite movie, or a certain amenity, some people have expressed such a strong desire to live in a certain residential building that they would be willing to set up a cot and hot plate in a storage room. However, as the following listings show, there is no need for that. These beautifully appointed homes in iconic buildings are all listed for under $2 million.

The Irving, #5F
$599,000

Gramercy Park | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

The Irving, #5F (Compass)

From the Listing: A coveted key to Gramercy Park is yours with this charming one-bedroom, one-bathroom home in a historic Gramercy Park South cooperative. Inside this neatly arranged home, you'll find hardwood floors, tall ceilings and windows facing north, south and east. The foyer opens to a flexible layout featuring four large closets. Create your ideal combination of seating, sleeping and home office areas alongside a Pullman-style kitchen and windowed full bathroom. See floor plan and full details here.

Christadora House, #14C
$735,000

East Village | Condominium | Studio, 1 Bath | 388 ft²

Christadora House, #14C (Corcoran Group, 2253)

From the Listing: This rarely available, alcove studio is on the highest floor in the coveted Christodora House. This breathtaking apartment boasts separate sleeping quarters and a classic Pullman kitchen. Extraordinarily bright and very sunny with unobstructed, panoramic southern views of Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan and Tompkins Square Park from its oversized windows. Vacant, ready for immediate occupancy. See floor plan and full details here.

Christadora House has 2 available listings from $735,000.

11 Hoyt, #31G
$795,000 (-9.1%)

Downtown Brooklyn | Condominium | Studio, 1 Bath | 520 ft²

11 Hoyt, #31G (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: 11 Hoyt sets Brooklyn's new standard for architecture and design. This spacious studio features 10' lofty ceilings, and offers sweeping eastern views over Brownstone Brooklyn. Richly hued, the Heritage palette offers a separate kitchen complete with dark-stained oak floors, grey satin-lacquer custom cabinets with blackened steel accents and honed Italian lava stone countertops and backsplash and is fully equipped with a premium Bosch appliance package including a built-in refrigerator and dishwasher, vented stovetop exhaust fan and gas cooktop. The elegant spa-like bathroom is thoughtfully crafted with bespoke dark-stained oak vanity with oil-rubbed bronze frame and plumbing fixtures, Italian white Calacatta marble floors and tub surround, and crackle-glazed ceramic wall tiles in a soothing sage green hue. See floor plan and full details here.

11 Hoyt Street has 23 available listings from $795,000.

Ritz Tower, #2003
$800,000

Midtown East | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

Ritz Tower, #2003 (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Located on the 20th floor, this apartment at the renowned Ritz Tower is part of the original home of William Randolph Hearst. Enter through a gracious foyer, rare for a 1-bedroom, with charming crown molding details. Here you are met with high ceilings and light streaming in from the northern windows at the end of the hall. Off the foyer, the hallway with original arches leads you to a separate dining alcove and an adjacent kitchen area. As you continue your way through the home, you will reach the vast 20 x 16 corner living room, which gets spectacular light and views from large northern and eastern windows. The living room also showcases two gorgeous wooden built-in bookcases perfect for displaying art and additional storage. See floor plan and full details here.

Ritz Tower has 11 available listings from $595,000.

3 Hanover Square, #PHE
$850,000

Financial District | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 950 ft²

3 Hanover Square, #PHE (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Enter this one-bedroom penthouse into a loft-like living room with beautiful wide-plank floors and high ceilings. The enormous open kitchen has integrated stainless steel appliances, including Sub-Zero refrigerator, wine fridge, granite counters and custom cabinets. Your primary suite is pin-drop quiet and huge custom-built walk-in closet. The recently renovated bath features frameless glass shower, custom vanity and modern fixtures. 3 Hanover is an impeccably maintained building with full-time doorman, live-in superintendent, on-site laundry, bike storage and additional storage. See floor plan and full details here.

3 Hanover Square has 7 available listings from $399,000.

100 Eleventh Avenue, #3C
$875,000 (-6.4%)

Chelsea | Condominium | Studio, 1 Bath | 610 ft²

100 Eleventh Avenue, #3C (Douglas Elliman-575)

From the Listing: This gracious home, the largest studio available in Jean Nouvel's masterpiece, features a stainless steel kitchen design with top of the line appliances, a separate office nook, expansive closet and storage space, washer/dryer, a comfortable living/sleeping area and a luxurious, spa style Corian bathroom. Floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing wonderful western views and 12-foot ceilings create a feeling of openness in this smartly-designed urban oasis. See floor plan and full details here.

100 Eleventh Avenue has 3 available listings from $875,000.

The Alwyn Court, #7B
$995,000

Midtown West | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 2 Baths

The Alwyn Court, #7B (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Bring your designer to this wonderfully proportioned, over-sized, prewar 1-bedroom / 2-full bathroom co-op at the prestigious Alwyn Court, ideally situated just one block south of Central Park! Apartment 7B measures approximately 1,200 square feet and boasts beautiful 10' 4" ceilings. A sunlit 18' x 22' corner living room faces east and south. In addition to a 16' x 10' dining room, the sprawling home boasts a large, windowed, eat-in kitchen with pantry. A king-sized bedroom has room for a seating area and includes an en-suite full bathroom. See floor plan and full details here.

The Alwyn Court has 1 available listing for $995,000.

Southgate, #8BC
$999,000 (-16.4%)

Beekman/Sutton Place | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,300 ft²

Southgate, #8BC (Douglas Elliman)

From the Listing: For the first time in more than 20 years, a south and east corner two-bedroom apartment has come up for sale in this beautifully designed Emery Roth pre-war coop, 434 East 52nd Street. An amazing 54 feet of south-facing frontage with city and sky views provides sunlight to all rooms throughout the day. This already-combined, split 2-bed/2-bath home has a separate dining room and a space for a home office. The double-wide, 22' x 21' living room with a wall of windows gets incredible light and gives you plenty of room to spread out. A wood-burning fireplace, high ceilings with beams, and a curved column add to the charm. Electricity is Included in the maintenance. See floor plan and full details here.

Southgate has 3 available listings from $775,000.

1 Fifth Avenue, #3C
$1,095,000 (-12.4%)

Greenwich Village | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

1 Fifth Avenue, #3C (Compass)

From the Listing: Residence 3C is a well scaled, one bedroom, one bathroom home with the addition of a children's room/office located in the coveted and renowned One Fifth Avenue. This flexible floor-plan feels loft-like with over 9' high beamed ceilings and oversized northern-facing windows illuminating the home with beautiful light. It is presently designed with a children's room/office that can easily convert back to a much larger open dining/great room layout. The kitchen, located off the great room has an abundance of neutral tone wood cabinets and matching quartz countertops. The impressive primary suite has a wall of fantastic and useful built-ins providing an abundance of storage for your clothing and more. See floor plan and full details here.

1 Fifth Avenue has 9 available listings from $1,095,000.

The Century, #5G
$1,195,000

Central Park West | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 840 ft²

The Century, #5G (Serhant LLC)

From the Listing: A bright corner condo nestled across the street from Central Park, this beautiful 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers a classic Upper West Side lifestyle. The home begins with a spacious foyer with deep storage closets and then flows into a sunken living and dining room. Oversized windows let in an abundance of natural light. Pre-war details like a lovely archway and original parquet hardwood floors add character and charm. Just off the dining area is a windowed galley-style kitchen adorned with granite countertops, custom cabinets, and high-end stainless steel appliances. See floor plan and full details here.

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The Century has 10 available listings from $1,195,000.

The Ansonia, #14131
$1,250,000

Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 860 ft²

The Ansonia, #14131 (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Apartment 14/131 is one of the largest one bedrooms in the legendary Ansonia. The elegant 860-square-foot layout with nearly 10-foot ceilings includes a corner living room with open north and east views and a moulded ceiling, a windowed eat-in kitchen, a 2-sink windowed bathroom and an oversized bedroom with a walk-in closet. Original hardwood floors throughout were recently refinished. See floor plan and full details here.

The Ansonia has 5 available listings from $1,250,000.

Kips Bay Towers, #4J
$1,299,000

Gramercy Park | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,130 ft²

Kips Bay Towers, #4J (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Rare opportunity to own a spacious, light and bright two bedroom, two bath condominium in the famed architect I.M. Pei-designed Kips Bay Towers! Northern exposure and an unobstructed view ensures continuing light and air in all rooms throughout the day. A hallmark of Pei's design are the nearly floor-to-ceiling windows which run the entire length of the living area and both bedrooms. The expansive living area and dining area provides ample space for entertaining on a grand scale. A wall of extra deep, shelved closets runs the length of the dining area allowing for storage of all kinds. See floor plan and full details here.

Kips Bay Towers has 3 available listings from $1,299,000.

One Hanson Place, #21F
$1,350,000

Fort Greene | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

One Hanson Place, #21F (Brown Harris Stevens)

From the Listing: Smartly designed and stylish this sun-filled one-bedroom + home office + 2 full baths + private outdoor terrace is located in one of Brooklyn's most iconic landmark buildings. Inside, there is a sense of volume with 10.5-foot-high ceilings and a generously sized living/dining room that looks out onto its own outdoor terrace space. Beautifully designed open kitchen comes equipped with high-end Viking appliances, lava stone counters, and custom crafted cabinets - perfect for cooking enthusiasts and entertaining. The primary bedroom is huge and offers amazing views, two walk-in closets, and its own luxurious ensuite bathroom.Tax abatement thru 2024. See floor plan and full details here.

One Hanson Place has 6 available listings from $650,000.

The Pythian, #4D
$1,434,000 (-2.7%)

Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths | 960 ft²

The Pythian, #4D (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Experience the extraordinary in this unique loft like duplex home located in the esteemed historic Pythian building on the Upper West Side. This expansive 1 bed / 1.5 bath modern duplex was completely gut renovated to include open tread staircase with seamless glass railings, Bosch & Sub-Zero appliances, custom kitchen cabinetry, hardwood floors, marble bathrooms, high end custom closets and more. The airy and spacious sunken living room has soaring ceilings and bright light from the north facing oversized floor to ceiling windows. Overlooking the living room is the kitchen and dining area perched perfectly above to allow for nights of entertaining. With a desirable duplex floorplan, the unit affords the luxury of privacy and the ability to retreat to your upstairs sanctuary. See floor plan and full details here.

The Pythian has 4 available listings from $1,434,000.

One Wall Street, #1106
$1,505,000

Financial District | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 726 ft²

One Wall Street, #1106 (Compass)

From the Listing: Residence 1106 is a dramatically-designed one-bedroom home featuring an L-shaped integrated kitchen and western views over Broadway and the historic American Express building. The one-of-a-kind residence maintains the integrity and sprawling character of the 1930s scale, boasting ceiling heights over ten feet throughout and wide-plank French Oak hardwood floors. No expense was spared when outfitting One Wall's kitchens: from the best in class Meile appliances to the externally-venting exhaust to the Insinkerator garbage disposal, this chef-styled kitchen is the perfect blend of beauty and function. See floor plan and full details here.

One Wall Street has 29 available listings from $1,130,000.

The Sherry Netherland, #1214/1215
$1,600,000

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

The Sherry Netherland, #1214/1215 (Douglas Elliman-575)

From the Listing: Located in the famed Sherry Netherland on Fifth Avenue, this published and recently renovated residence features 2 bedrooms and 2 custom marble bathrooms. One of the most desirable floor plans in the building with 12 windows, high ceilings and the most gracious foyer, it blends perfect proportions with phenomenal east and west light and exposures. The over-sized living room is perfectly designed and flooded with sunlight, offering ample room for both living and dining. The expansive primary suite includes a large windowed bath and gorgeous dressing room. The second bedroom with en-suite bathroom is located on the opposite end of the residence, providing for maximum separation and privacy. Available furnished. See floor plan and full details here.

The Sherry Netherland has 11 available listings from $1,600,000.

The Visionaire, #9L
$1,875,000

Battery Park City | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,359 ft²

The Visionaire, #9L (Serhant LLC)

From the Listing: The most versatile 2-bedroom unit on the market in Battery Park City! Walking in to the space, you are greeted by a beautiful open kitchen with custom bamboo cabinetry and black granite countertops. The appliance package includes a custom paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator, stainless Wolf oven, dishwasher, garbage disposal and washer/dryer. The sprawling living room offers many functional uses including a living area, dining area and even room for an office, configure the space however you can imagine it! See floor plan and full details here.

The Visionaire has 8 available listings from $750,000.

Manhattan House, #B1502
$1,895,000

Lenox Hill | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1,110 ft²

Manhattan House, #B1502 (Compass)

From the Listing: Only four blocks from Central Park, the iconic Manhattan House is a midcentury Condominium masterpiece designed by Gordon Bunshaft / Skidmore Owings and Merril [SOM]. This gorgeous, high floor 1,110-square-foot one-bedroom home has panoramic views of the Upper East Side, a wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors, beautiful crown molding throughout, north and east sunny exposures, washer and dryer in the apartment, and wonderful terrace with teak tiles. The windowed kitchen has professional appliances, caesar stone counters and elegant designed cabinetry. See floor plan and full details here.

Manhattan House has 7 available listings from $1,850,000.

River House, #12C
$1,995,000

Beekman/Sutton Place | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths

River House, #12C (The Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: With its own private elevator landing, Apartment 12C offers the elegance, grand scale and architectural details of a bygone era showcasing the incomparable prewar design unique to homes at River House. Superb for large-scale entertaining with massive interiors, 11' ceilings, vast entertaining spaces and grand casement windows that draw in fabulous natural light throughout. Two bright exposures showcase spectacular River views to the east and open city views to the west. Old-world grace and detail include a spacious receiving foyer, elegant molding, a wood-burning fireplace with decorative marble mantel, and wide plank, hardwood floors throughout. A planting balcony off the living room allows for incredible river views. See floor plan and full details here.

River House has 7 available listings from $1,995,000.

The Eldorado, #1A
$1,999,000

Central Park West | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 1,800 ft²

The Eldorado, #1A (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: As you enter through the beautiful front door of this magnificent and elegant apartment located at The Eldorado, this prewar classic six maisonette will instantly transport you to life on a grand scale. The majestic 33-foot entrance gallery stands under soaring ceilings, overlooking gorgeous herringbone floors. These will lead you into the main rooms of this home, many with lovely southern views of charming townhouses and others with western exposures. French doors frame the generously sized living room with its deep set, casement windows. Cooking and dining couldn't be more of a pleasure in the spacious, windowed chef's kitchen. The two primary bedrooms are situated on opposite sides of the main entrance gallery. See floor plan and full details here.

The Eldorado has 7 available listings from $1,999,000.

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The Irving, #5F
$599,000

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Christadora House, #14C
$735,000

11 Hoyt, #31G
$795,000 (-9.1%)

Ritz Tower, #2003
$800,000

3 Hanover Square, #PHE
$850,000

100 Eleventh Avenue, #3C
$875,000 (-6.4%)

The Alwyn Court, #7B
$995,000

Southgate, #8BC
$999,000 (-16.4%)

1 Fifth Avenue, #3C
$1,095,000 (-12.4%)

The Century, #5G
$1,195,000

Select which properties are of interest to you:

The Ansonia, #14131
$1,250,000

Kips Bay Towers, #4J
$1,299,000

One Hanson Place, #21F
$1,350,000

The Pythian, #4D
$1,434,000 (-2.7%)

One Wall Street, #1106
$1,505,000

The Sherry Netherland, #1214/1215
$1,600,000

The Visionaire, #9L
$1,875,000

Manhattan House, #B1502
$1,895,000

River House, #12C
$1,995,000

The Eldorado, #1A
$1,999,000

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