New listings with weekend open houses include a sexy LES duplex with a secret greenspace

By CityRealty Staff | From Great Listings Friday, October 20, 2023

50 Clinton Street, Unit GARDEN B (Compass)

New York is looking at yet another weekend of wet weather that has led to many outdoor activities being canceled or postponed. However, open houses are still on. This article details ways buyers and sellers should prepare, and lists beautiful new listings with weekend open houses.

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Advice for Buyers

To start, it is important for buyers to understand that an open house isn’t a home inspection. The inspection comes later, usually only after you’ve put in an offer, and will likely be carried out by a certified inspector and not yourself. But if an open house isn’t time to start looking for mold under the bathroom sink, what should you be doing at an open house?

First and foremost, the open house is a chance to see a property in person and think about whether or not it might work for you and your family. Given that other potential buyers will likely be present, this may not be an ideal time to pull out your measuring tape to determine if your favorite sofa will fit in the living room. That said, you can use the open house to get a general feel for the property, the building, and the neighborhood. It is also your first chance to take note of other important factors:

Size: Does the apartment feel big enough to accommodate you, your family, your belongings, and lifestyle?

Storage: Is there adequate closet space and/or in-building storage?

Condition: Is the apartment in good condition? Will you need to repair or replace the floors or do a gut renovation to the kitchen or bathroom?

Appliances: Are the appliances in good condition, or will they likely need to be replaced before or soon after moving in?

Views and light: Can you live with the views and amount of light?

Access: Is it a walkup or elevator building? If it's the latter, is the elevator in working condition and being inspected on a regular basis?

Building condition and amenities: Is the building in good repair? Are there amenities (e.g., a shared laundry room, gym, or bike or storage room)? If so, are these amenities being kept in clean and working condition?

Beyond offering an opportunity for you to check out the property, open houses are also a chance for sellers —or more likely, their agents — to check you out. You don’t need to show up in your best outfit, but particularly in New York City where co-op and condo boards are often scrupulous in their vetting of potential buyers, it is a good idea to show up looking like a serious potential buyer. In fact, especially in a seller’s market, the buyer’s agent may be vetting potential buyers over the course of the open house and thinking about which buyers are most likely to get through the board screening process. In the end, if a seller has three potential offers in a similar price range, the agent may advise that they go with an offer put in by the buyer most likely to meet the board’s immediate approval.

Private garden at 50 Clinton Street (Compass)

The new open house etiquette

Advice for Sellers

If you’re selling a home, open-house preparation is one of the most important parts of the process. While every listing agent has his or her own to-do list, a few items are on nearly everyone’s list:

Declutter: The cleaner the canvas, the better the open house will be. If necessary, put most of your belongings in storage. This can be difficult if you have small children, or if you’re an avid collector, but at an open house, no one wants to trip over a child’s Lego set or be distracted by a vast collection of esoteric objects.

Depersonalize: On a related note, buyers want to see themselves in the home; if the first thing they see when they walk in is a wall of family photographs, they may struggle to imagine themselves in the space. For this reason, as a rule of thumb, take yourself and your cute kids and grandkids out of the picture. Given that people may be photographing the space, this is also a good security measure.

Repair: If you’ve been neglecting the small crack in your porcelain sink, your loose doorknob, sticky closet door, or chipping paint, now is the time to hire a repair person to come in and attend to these obvious repairs.

Deep clean: No matter how good you are at cleaning, pre-open house cleaning is not a do-it-yourself project. Hire a professional cleaner with experience doing pre-open house or move-out cleans to do a top-to-bottom clean, making sure they cover everything from the dust on the top of your refrigerator to the crumbs under the couch.

Board the pets: You may love your dog, cat, rat, or parrot, but potential buyers may not share your love of animals (at least not your love of your animal). If possible, find a temporary home for your pet.

Get out of town: Most potential buyers prefer to attend open houses when the owners aren’t present; trust your agent to represent you and your home.

When to Skip the Open House as a Buyer or Seller

In most cases, it is highly unadvisable to skip the open house, especially as a buyer. In a seller’s market, however, agents may sometimes advise putting in an offer without viewing a property in person to ensure another buyer doesn’t put in an offer first.

On the seller side, an open house can be a blessing or a curse. If you have a property that is likely to show well and can be easily staged without a huge investment, the open house is nearly always a good idea as it is likely to generate more interest and potentially lead to multiple offers. If, by contrast, the property is in ill repair, cluttered, and can’t easily be staged for an open house, listing agents will often advise that the seller skip the open house and promote the listing using other means.

Views from Liberty Court, #19K (Serhant LLC)

The Continental, #10J
$599,000

Turtle Bay/United Nations | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 543 ft²

The Continental, #10J (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: As you step into this stylish and modern space, you'll immediately notice the high-end finishes and attention to detail. The open-concept living area is bathed in natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's dream, featuring stainless steel appliances that effortlessly combine form and function. The beautifully appointed bathroom boasts contemporary fixtures and a spa-like ambiance. See floor plan and full details here.

River Edge House, #M3
$725,000

Yorkville | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 950 ft²

River Edge House, #M3 (Elegran LLC)

From the Listing: As you enter the foyer, you are greeted by an oversized dining room and living room with oak herring-bone hardwood floors and soaring almost 10-foot ceilings with original archways and moldings. This tranquil home shares the hall with only two other apartments and is both private and quiet with Cityproof windows installed throughout. Perfect for entertaining, there is a custom built wine bar and ample room for a table for eight. See floor plan and full details here.

Liberty Court, #19K
$765,000

Battery Park City | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 665 ft²

Liberty Court, #19K (Serhant LLC)

From the Listing: Oversized one-bedroom apartment has a large balcony with water view! New appliances and plenty of cabinet space in the kitchen make meal preparation a breeze. The living area easily accommodates a living area and dining area or work-from-home office. The queen-sized bedroom, great closets and spacious bathroom complete this awesome unit. See floor plan and full details here.

161 West 16th Street, #14J
$799,000

Chelsea | Cooperative | Studio, 1 Bath

161 West 16th Street, #14J (Compass)

From the Listing: Soak in the light and open eastern views from this spacious high floor loft-like studio with dedicated sleeping area! The sunny living area is spacious enough to entertain or work from home, and is connected to an open, windowed kitchen by a breakfast bar. The sleeping area is smartly separated by sliding etched glass and walnut panels allowing for both privacy and light. See floor plan and full details here.

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The Dorset, #1A
$849,000

Broadway Corridor | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 820 ft²

The Dorset, #1A (Compass)

From the Listing: With supreme, lobby-height ceilings above, handsome hardwood floors underfoot, over-scaled, cheerfully light, Citi-Quiet windows onto the tree-line, and a rare, stretch-out layout, life here is easier, bigger, and better. A sizable, flexible gallery/foyer (ideal for reading or office nook) spills onto the big living/dining room, a light and airy space anchored by a trio of windows on the tree-line. Served by a big, pass-through windowed kitchen with ample cabinet and counter space these rooms are ideal for big entertaining and quiet recharging. See floor plan and full details here.

134 Remsen Street, #4B
$915,000

Brooklyn Heights | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

134 Remsen Street, #4B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Look no further than this Brooklyn Heights jewel which combines a new renovation with prewar charm. The beautiful hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and decorative marble fireplace offer character, while the earthy tones of a renovated stainless, granite and tile kitchen offer modern conveniences. A fully renovated spa-like bathroom includes a pedestal sink and a large shower. See floor plan and full details here.

400 East 85th Street, #7J
$1,190,000

Yorkville | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

400 East 85th Street, #7J (Compass)

From the Listing: Welcome to this sunny two-bedroom, two-bathroom coop with the ideal floor plan offering the perfect living experience. As you step inside to the closet lined foyer, you'll immediately notice the abundance of natural light streaming through the wall-to-wall windows of your large living room and separate dining alcove, which can easily be converted into a third bedroom/home office if the need arises. The updated galley kitchen boasts modern appliances and ample storage space including a walk-in pantry closet. A well-designed hallway leads you to the bedroom wing. See floor plan and full details here.

Sutton Manor, #2D
$1,200,000

Beekman/Sutton Place | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,360 ft²

Sutton Manor, #2D (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: This well-designed apartment features an entryway foyer that opens into a flexible dining area and an oversized living room with two exposures. The stylish, windowed kitchen is equipped with custom cabinetry, updated appliances, and ample countertop space for preparing delicious meals at home. Off the dining area, there is a generously proportioned primary bedroom with a large walk-in closet and an en suite primary bathroom. See floor plan and full details here.

Arris Lofts, #224
$1,295,000

Long Island City | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths | 918 ft²

Arris Lofts, #224 (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Spanning approximately 918 square feet, this beautiful south-facing loft features soaring 15-foot ceilings, new wide plank oak floors and oversized airport-grade windows providing unobstructed views, tremendous light and ensuring serenity. The sleek open kitchen is well-appointed with Calacatta marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, including a Liebherr fridge, Bosch dishwasher, stove and microwave. See floor plan and full details here.

The Sabrina, #6L
$1,350,000

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths | 1,150 ft²

The Sabrina, #6L (Compass)

From the Listing: With a sweet soul and a thoughtful, timeless layout, this feel-good find is graced with high beamed ceilings, expansive rooms, early 20th century detail, and handsome hardwood floors throughout. The wonderful result is a timeless, memorable, easy-to-live, easy-to-love two bedroom home with a bath and a half -- offering an eat-in kitchen and the ability to explore the addition of a washer/dryer (with board approval). Two private storage units included. See floor plan and full details here.

357 6th Avenue, #1
$1,395,000

Park Slope | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,028 ft²

357 6th Avenue, #1 (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Truly elegant in every way, this parlor level, pre-war beauty boasts a spacious living room with a decorative slate fireplace and attractive wainscoting. A show stopping triple front window with an artful transom above provides ample light and views of leafy Park Slope scenes beyond, while soaring ten-foot ceilings give the space an airy and grand feeling. Newly renovated by the current owners, the garden oasis features handsome bluestone pavers, and a surround of garden beds, as well as a new fence and lovely dappled light through several neighboring trees. See floor plan and full details here.

Plaza 400, #30H
$1,481,500

Beekman/Sutton Place | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,500 ft²

Plaza 400, #30H (Engel & Volkers New York Real Estate LLC)

From the Listing: Entering your new home, you are greeted by a gracious gallery that leads to the expansive living and dining area with large windows that frame the mesmerizing views and a lovely balcony overlooking the East River and city skyline. The kitchen features custom cabinetry with ample storage space and clean finishes. The space is both stylish and functional, with everything you need to prepare and enjoy delicious meals. See floor plan and full details here.

360 East 72nd Street, #B409
$1,695,000

Lenox Hill | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

360 East 72nd Street, #B409 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: This beautiful, spacious Upper East Side home faces south and east and has a lovely corner balcony - ideal for viewing the marathon. The entrance foyer leads to an expansive living room with beautiful built-ins plus a windowed dining area that could easily be converted to a third bedroom, office or den. The windowed kitchen has upscale appliances, generous cabinetry and counter space in addition to an adjacent large pantry closet. See floor plan and full details here.

The Belgravia, #6D
$1,850,000

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,345 ft²

The Belgravia, #6D (Compass)

From the Listing: Welcome to your spacious, sun-filled, two-bedroom, two and a half-bath dream apartment centrally located between Lexington and Park Avenue. The spaciousness of the dining and living rooms welcome you into a quiet oasis in the otherwise bustling city. Have your choice of luxury - enjoy your morning coffee on a spacious balcony overlooking the cityscape or lounge in a book-filled sunroom facing a peaceful Japanese garden each space located just outside of a bedroom. See floor plan and full details here.

11 West 69th Street, #7A
$1,995,000

Central Park West | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

11 West 69th Street, #7A (Digs Realty Group LLC)

From the Listing: This pre-war gem was renovated from top to bottom in 2020 and was cleverly reconfigured to maximize the living space and create an open-concept home. The living room comfortably accommodates seating and dining areas and is flanked by split bedrooms. The gorgeous oversized windowed kitchen is open to the living room and features a peninsula with stool seating, beautiful glass-paneled cabinets, seemingly endless Quartz countertops, high-end appliances, soft-close cabinets and drawers and a large pantry. See floor plan and full details here.

The Oliver Cromwell, #16EF
$1,995,000

Central Park West | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

The Oliver Cromwell, #16EF (Compass)

From the Listing: Gracious corner residence's generously-sized living room has oversized windows (taking full advantage of the views), gorgeous herringbone hardwood floors and ever-functional, masterfully designed custom built-ins. Configured as a complement to the living room, the dining room currently acts as a second casual entertaining space but could easily convert to a formal dining room, home office or third bedroom. The well appointed kitchen features top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, an eat-in counter plus a pantry. See floor plan and full details here.

Stewart House, #16B
$2,150,000

Greenwich Village | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

Stewart House, #16B (Compass)

From the Listing: This thoughtfully recently updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath gem boasts a layout that exudes elegance and practicality. The living room, adorned with oversized windows, and the adjacent windowed dining alcove beckon with an abundant of natural light streaming in from the south and east (custom silhouette shades throughout). Your very own private terrace awaits, an oasis of tranquility where you can savor your morning coffee or unwind with a glass of wine as you soak in the city's rhythm. See floor plan and full details here.

Straus Park, #8A
$2,595,000

Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,777 ft²

Straus Park, #8A (The Agency Brokerage)

From the Listing: With new hardwood floors throughout, this three-bedroom (convertible four) offers a massive 32-foot-long common area with space for a dining room, living room, and den. Western facing floor-to-ceiling windows light up the space's high ceilings with open blue skies and the tops of trees from Straus Park. The chef's kitchen is fully renovated with new powder blue cabinets, tiled backsplash, black and gold fixtures, and a farmhouse sink. See floor plan and full details here.

50 Clinton Street, #GARDENB
$2,995,000

Lower East Side | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,734 ft²

50 Clinton Street, #GARDENB (Compass)

From the Listing: Here is a well-scaled, re-invented garden residence with dual private outdoor spaces and a jaw-dropping, comfortable plan. The view of the plantings and your multiple outdoor seating areas are featured through the dramatically over-scaled casement windows. Here, you'll find the outsized living/dining room attractively open to the upgraded kitchen with marble-capped dining counter, ample custom cabinets and premium appliances -- including wine fridge -- by Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Bosch. Down the architecturally impressive stairway is the patio garden level. See floor plan and full details here.

The Gotham, #W7C
$3,495,000

Carnegie Hill | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 1,706 ft²

The Gotham, #W7C (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: This Upper East Side home was meticulously renovated in 2021, offering over 1,700 square feet of elegance. Perfect for entertaining, the living and dining area offers expansive space, featuring built-in units with marble, an integrated wine refrigerator, and lighting by Aerin. An innovative LED fireplace is framed by Carrera marble, adding contemporary elegance to the warm and inviting space. The primary bedroom offers an en-suite bathroom that boasts high-end Baltic Polish Bottega Caliza Porcelain Tile for long-lasting durability, along with heated floors and a stall shower. See floor plan and full details here.

141 Fifth Avenue, #4AB
$5,950,000

Flatiron/Union Square | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,962 ft²

141 Fifth Avenue, #4AB (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Combining old world historical charm with updated, modern features, this is an ideal home in the perfect location. With almost 45 feet of uninterrupted frontage over Fifth Avenue and 10-foot beamed ceilings, this triple-mint condition home boasts stunning interior design by Samuel Amoia, and features custom millwork throughout that seamlessly provides a multitude of well-designed living and storage options. The custom kitchen is every gourmet's dream, outfitted with a six-burner Wolf range, vented hood, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, two wine fridges, and a built-in Miele coffee system. See floor plan and full details here.

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In this article:

Advice for Buyers

The new open house etiquette

Advice for Sellers

When to Skip the Open House as a Buyer or Seller

The Continental, #10J
$599,000

River Edge House, #M3
$725,000

Liberty Court, #19K
$765,000

161 West 16th Street, #14J
$799,000

Select which properties are of interest to you:

The Dorset, #1A
$849,000

134 Remsen Street, #4B
$915,000

400 East 85th Street, #7J
$1,190,000

Sutton Manor, #2D
$1,200,000

Arris Lofts, #224
$1,295,000

The Sabrina, #6L
$1,350,000

357 6th Avenue, #1
$1,395,000

Plaza 400, #30H
$1,481,500

360 East 72nd Street, #B409
$1,695,000

The Belgravia, #6D
$1,850,000

11 West 69th Street, #7A
$1,995,000

The Oliver Cromwell, #16EF
$1,995,000

Stewart House, #16B
$2,150,000

Straus Park, #8A
$2,595,000

50 Clinton Street, #GARDENB
$2,995,000

The Gotham, #W7C
$3,495,000

141 Fifth Avenue, #4AB
$5,950,000

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