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Classic coop elegance at The Dakota (Douglas Elliman)

From Great Listings See Manhattan's most eye-catching new co-op listings, including a classic three-bed at The Dakota

By CityRealty Staff Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Coop apartments have spent decades as New York City's definitive and in-demand housing, but that has begun to change. According to The Real Deal, condos' market share and sale prices have dramatically skyrocketed over the past decade, while coops' have grown at slower rates and experienced a plateau in demand. Appraiser Jonathan Miller notes that high-end co-ops have been “the weakest luxury subset of the housing market for nearly a decade.”

The article does not give a cause for coops' drop in popularity, but a number of factors are at work. The last time a coop had Manhattan's top sale, it was a Soho loft that went residential around the time the artists moved in; hip downtown neighborhoods have put up stiff competition for the old guards, and the new buildings taking shape all over the city offer extensive residential amenities that many cooperatives can't begin to compete with. While the apartments inside are famous for their grand proportions and original architectural details, some of these prewar buildings’ infrastructures are ill equipped to handle modern must-haves like central air conditioning and in-unit washer/dryers. Even when an apartment is able to be brought into the twenty-first century, some coops have limits on the time of day, not to mention time of year, that work can take place. Finally, many buyers are eager to avoid the infamous board interview for themselves as well as their pets.

However, that is not to say that coops are headed for the history books. Beastie Boys founding member Mike D sold his childhood home at The Eldorado in one of the top sales of last week. Down the street, Harperley Hall has racked up some high-priced sales and purchases by bold-faced names in recent weeks. And all over New York, beautiful coop apartments continue to come on the market.

The Niagara, #5A
$625,000

Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

The Niagara, #5A (Coldwell Banker Warburg)

From the Listing: This elegant, beautiful and charming one-bedroom in a highly sought-after Park Avenue building and location has 10' ceilings, and excellent built-in storage. The apartment is pin-drop quiet. The landings are exquisite with only four apartments per floor. Washer/dryer is allowed with board approval. See floor plan and full details here.

142 East 37th Street, #4
$795,000

Murray Hill | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

142 East 37th Street, #4 (Nestapple Inc)

From the Listing: Charming, full-floor one-bedroom boasts 10-foot ceilings, oversized windows, and gorgeous pre-war features throughout, including Italian marble and herringbone flooring, crown moldings and two wood-burning marble fireplaces. Views of the Chrysler Building from the living room and garden view from the bedroom. Renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer/dryer, and a spacious walk-in closet! Full floor privacy as the unit occupies the entire floor of the building, two flights up. See floor plan and full details here.

35 West 82nd Street, #2B
$875,000

Central Park West | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

35 West 82nd Street, #2B (Compass)

From the Listing: This quintessential prewar apartment is full of charming details, including9'3' ceilings, original hardwood floors, and custom millwork. The sunlit living room boasts two large south-facing windows and a built-in marble-topped desk and shelving unit that is pre-wired for an entertainment center. A striking archway opens up the living room to the windowed eat-in kitchen, which impresses with high-end appliances, cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops, and Italian handmade tile backsplash. The spacious south-facing bedroom contains ample space and a generous closet. Washer/dryer is possible with board approval. See floor plan and full details here.

Sherman Square, #18G
$1,095,000 (-2.7%)

Broadway Corridor | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 707 ft²

Sherman Square, #18G (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Perched on the 18th floor is this beautiful, sun-drenched, and spacious one-bedroom with a private balcony, amazing city views, and magnificent morning light. The gracious layout offers a 28-foot living room with plenty of room for dining, living, and relaxing. Enjoy the eastern sunlight throughout, along with eastern views from your private balcony which is an amazing place to begin and end your day. The renovated, true chef's kitchen features all stainless steel appliances, a custom fitted wine fridge, Cosmos granite marble countertops, and soft white beveled ceramic subway tiles. The bedroom is superbly bright and currently offers a walk-in closet, with ample room allowing the option to utilize it as a home office. The renovated bath is right off the bedroom and has a shower/tub combination with glass doors, porcelain walls and floor tiles and three recessed medicine cabinets. See floor plan and full details here.

Hayden House, #1B
$1,395,000

Central Park West | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

Hayden House, #1B (Compass)

From the Listing: Perfectly located off Central Park West and across from the Museum of Natural History Park, this sophisticated, pre-war elevated first floor one-bedroom co-op has numerous unique attributes, such as a sunny and picturesque view from the spacious and elegant living room. Upon entering the vestibule with two coat closets, tall French doors lead to a reception gallery and the impressive and grandly proportioned living room that has a huge south-facing arched window framing the view of the museum park and The Rose Planetarium. This stunning room has a lovely decorative marble fireplace and ample room for entertaining and dining. Tucked away is an efficient, windowed white kitchen, renovated by Lembo Design. A corridor separates the living space from the exceptionally quiet bedroom and also houses the attractive, windowed marble hall bath, with double glass shower. See floor plan and full details here.

Astor Court, #3J
$1,695,000

Broadway Corridor | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,156 ft²

Astor Court, #3J (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Welcome home to the iconic Astor Court! Boasting north, south, and west exposures, Residence #3J was recently restored with a new kitchen and finishes, perfectly complimenting the overflowing amount of sunlight drenching the space. Enter into a massive foyer/entry gallery that leads you straight to the center of the home - a space that could be perfect for a dining table. Head to the Broadway corner living room to relax in the sunlight, the kitchen for dinner, or to the bedroom/bathroom wing of the space - your pick! The spacious primary bedroom has an en-suite full bathroom with a large closet. The second bedroom has comforting views of the building courtyard, with additional closet space and a large bathroom right across the hall. See floor plan and full details here.

791 Greenwich Street, #5
$1,950,000

West Village | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 960 ft²

791 Greenwich Street, #5 (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Nestled within an intimate pre-war cooperative, this third-floor oasis overlooks the treetops on Greenwich, effortlessly combining classic charm with contemporary living. Upon entering the renovated home, the high ceilings and expansive living area are connected to the open kitchen bar integrating the living, dining, and kitchen area, this space is both an entertainer's dream and a peaceful sanctuary. Its quintessential West Village essence is amplified by pockets of exposed brick, and a lovingly restored decorative fireplace as the focal point of the living area. For the culinary enthusiast, the windowed kitchen is an important feature with updated appliances, refrigerator, and dishwasher. The primary bedroom is a quiet retreat offering interior garden views and great closet space. See floor plan and full details here.

45 East 9th Street, #99
$2,150,000

Greenwich Village | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

45 East 9th Street, #99 (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Located on the ninth floor of the building, this top-floor apartment gives you direct access up one flight of stairs (or the elevator) to the lovely roof deck complete with multiple seating areas surrounded by diverse and tranquil plant life. A complete contemporary redesign by Messana O'Rorke goes above and beyond while maintaining tasteful integrity with fully custom lighting, cabinetry, shelving, surround sound, detailed finishes, steam shower bathroom, and chef's kitchen. Enter through the front door of #99 onto gorgeous wide-plank hardwood floors in the closet-lined dining foyer, and be welcomed by natural light flooding in through the enormous south-facing casement arched windows that anchor the grand sunken living room. Enjoy the pre-war architecture staples of oversized rooms, approximately 11' high ceilings, and a large wood-burning fireplace. See floor plan and full details here.

860 United Nations Plaza, #33/34B
$2,450,000

Turtle Bay/United Nations | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 3,675 ft²

860 United Nations Plaza, #33/34B (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Striking and elegant duplex home with spectacular views from every room! A grand foyer gallery sets a warm and inviting tone as you walk in, flowing seamlessly into the living room. A built-in bar and gas vented fireplace coupled with the large windows and panoramic views makes this the perfect spot to both relax and entertain, while the formal dining room next door can very easily and comfortably accommodate large dinner parties. There is a thoughtful separation of space all throughout, and there are two access points into the massive eat-in kitchen which is conjoined with a breakfast area and media den. Ascend the picturesque stairway or utilize the private elevator to reach all three bedrooms, each with their own dedicated ensuite bathrooms, nestled on the upper level of this home. See floor plan and full details here.

480 Park Avenue, #9C
$3,850,000

Midtown East | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 2,400 ft²

480 Park Avenue, #9C (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: This turnkey three-bedroom meets every standard of a classic Park Avenue apartment. No detail was overlooked from the herringbone hard wood floors to the bespoke carved bookshelves and double doors leading to the oversized public rooms, creating a timeless design throughout. The dining room sits in the center of the home connecting all of the rooms. The kitchen was finished with chic French limestone floors, marble counter tops, and custom cabinetry. There is a staff room/home office and full bathroom off of the kitchen, and the bedrooms are located off of the dining room through an arched hallway. See floor plan and full details here.

The Dakota, #45
$4,950,000

Central Park West | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 2,600 ft²

The Dakota, #45 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Welcome to an exquisite blend of classic elegance and modern luxury in the legendary Dakota. This exceptional two-bedroom with a library or third bedroom, den, two bathrooms, formal dining room, and eat-in kitchen offers a lifestyle of sophistication in one of the most iconic addresses in the world. This home has wonderful historic character including soaring 13-foot ceilings, beautiful paneling and doors, stunning floors, classic moldings and wainscoting. Additional features include 3 fireplaces, a butler's pantry with a wine refrigerator, washer, dryer, ample closet space and lovely views overlooking townhouses. See floor plan and full details here.

105 East 16th Street, #PH
$4,995,000

Gramercy Park | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath

105 East 16th Street, #PH (Compass)

From the Listing: Featured in New York Magazine, this unique penthouse has two distinct structures. A beautifully curated main living space with bedroom and full bath plus a rare freestanding cottage surrounded by multiple levels of lush gardens and terraces. The epitome of relaxed elegance and sophistication, the corner living/dining space features a wood-burning fireplace, fourteen casement windows, beamed ceilings, and salvaged wide-plank oak floors. Distinctive and modern, the open kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances with jet-black beadboard cabinetry. The distinctly separate freestanding wood frame cottage, one of only a few in Manhattan, functions as a guesthouse plus a writer’s studio to provide a sanctuary from the bustle below. See floor plan and full details here.

The Chatsworth, #508
$5,400,000

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 2,931 ft²

The Chatsworth, #508 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: This stunning four-bedroom prewar residence boasts north, east, and west exposures. Characterized by its high coffered ceilings, solid white oak 5" herringbone floors, baseboard moldings, custom millwork, and paneled doors, this exquisite residence has generously proportioned rooms and redefines luxury living. Upon entry, a gracious foyer leads to the expansive great room, streamed in sunlight through eight oversized windows. A state-of-the-art open chef's kitchen is perfect for entertaining with state-of-the-art appliances. With exposures to the north and west, the corner primary suite features an ornate, decorative fireplace with two massive walk-in-closets, one of which offers is windowed and could be converted to a study. See floor plan and full details here.

The Bolivar, #3A
$6,350,000

Central Park West | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths

The Bolivar, #3A (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Enjoy direct Central Park views from this mint condition, newly renovated one-of-a kind 4-bedroom, 4-bath home in The Bolivar. Custom designed to capture softness and light, you enter into a large foyer with Carrera marble floors. Beyond the foyer is the 27-foot corner gallery living/dining room which features three picture windows affording direct park, south city skyline and brownstone facade views. There is also a functional wood-burning fireplace, and custom built-ins with abundant storage flank the space below the south facing windows and also house the brand-new radiators. A separate hallway leads to a wing with three of the bedrooms as well as a utility/laundry room and three baths. The state-of-the-art cook's kitchen features custom hardwood cabinetry throughout, impressive counter space, a breakfast bar, an appliance garage, and a suite of Thermador appliances, including an induction cooktop and wine refrigerator. See floor plan and full details here.

One Beekman, #15A
$6,495,000

Beekman/Sutton Place | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths

One Beekman, #15A (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: Breathtaking, panoramic views of the East River and an abundance of light, welcome you into Residence 15A, a grand high-floor residence on the southern wing of this stately Beekman Place building. An attended elevator ushers you to your own private vestibule, where you enter into a gracious, central foyer with a coved, beautifully hand painted ceiling, that flows effortlessly into the entertainment and family living spaces as well as the bedroom wings. To the east is the formal living room with five picture windows looking north and south, and two huge double, glass French doors with Juliet balconies facing east for amazing exposures of the East River. There is a comfortable, beautifully wood-paneled library adjacent with a gracefully concealed wet bar and access to a 42-foot planting terrace. This traditional home is wired for sound, has air conditioning and ornate moldings, lovely hardwood floors, and many original, architectural prewar details. See floor plan and full details here.

920 Fifth Avenue, #11B
$6,995,000

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

920 Fifth Avenue, #11B (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: Enjoy luxurious living and gracious entertaining that begins with the private elevator vestibule opening to a superiorly designed and renovated cooperative on Fifth Avenue. The grand entrance gallery flows into the well-proportioned entertaining rooms. The majestically scaled corner living room showcasing beautiful custom cabinetry includes two oversized windows facing north and east as well as a gas-burning fireplace. The oversized, wood paneled library features backlit bookcases and a private corner home office/study. A large, windowed eat-in chef's kitchen with granite countertops is equipped with high-end appliances and a breakfast room featuring a built-in banquet along with abundant storage. A private hallway leads to the separate bedroom wing. Two storage units transfer with apartment. See floor plan and full details here.

895 Park Avenue, #14C
$8,995,000

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths

895 Park Avenue, #14C (Serhant LLC)

From the Listing: Introducing a renovated and grand pre-war quintessential Park Avenue home of classic elegance perched on a high floor in a coveted white glove prewar cooperative! This sprawling home boasts over 4,200 square feet, two private outdoor terraces, four bedrooms, a spacious library/den, a large dining room, a breakfast room, four full bathrooms, and a powder room. Tastefully designed by the acclaimed interior designer Noel Jeffrey, every room features classic timeless elegance, a grand scale, high ceilings, and beautiful light. A storage room transfers with the apartment. See floor plan and full details here.

The Dorilton, #9A
$13,200,000

Broadway Corridor | Cooperative | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths

The Dorilton, #9A (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Located in a grand turn-of-the-century Beaux-Art building, this immaculate duplex has been renovated to the highest standards and is basically brand new! The dramatic double wide living room features a glamorous decorative fireplace and new French door, floor to ceiling windows with open City views over Broadway. The stunning new contemporary kitchen has custom cabinetry, Gaggenau appliances package, a separate pantry with an extra sink, and a center island for cooking and counter dining. The adjacent formal dining room has ample room for large dinner parties and features a beautiful decorative fireplace and new leaded glass window. Up a dramatic new contemporary staircase are the private quarters and den/media room located on the 10th floor. See floor plan and full details here.

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