MANHATTAN — At a time when Mayor Bill de Blasio is pushing for a rezoning plan that will purportedly allow for ample new housing construction, it's good to remember the real estate that's stuck around for the long run. These are three historic properties with old-world details like moldings, parquet floors and wood-burning fireplaces that all have open houses this weekend.
45-20 43rd St., #3D, Sunnyside
One bedroom/One bathroom
Co-op
Approximately 855 square feet
$349,000
Maintenance: $572 a month
Open House: Sunday, Dec. 6, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Lowdown: Corcoran broker Stanley Krauze called this apartment unique because “it has all the old world, pre-war charm with a modern kitchen and bathroom.”
The seller, who has lived there for about 10 years, replaced the apartment's original kitchen with stainless steel appliances (including a dishwasher), a breakfast bar and storage space.
“It's the perfect size to cook a good meal,” said Krauze.
The enclosed kitchen is located off an open living and dining room, which Krauze said “could easily hold a 10-person dining room table.” He said the bedroom is a “large, suburban-style bedroom” that could fit a king-sized bed alongside other furniture.
Throughout, the apartment boasts hardwood floors, moldings and arched doorways. Krauze noted that there's not a lot of inventory in pre-war Sunnyside buildings and he was “bombarded with emails” the day after he put it on the market.
“This apartment has a higher price point than others that go the market, but it's upgraded,” he said. “That's rare in the neighborhood.”
Location: This co-op building is located off the 7 train, about three blocks to either the 40th or 46th station. Krauze said the trip from here into Midtown is about 20 minutes. There are lots of cafes, bars and restaurants along the main drags of Queens Boulevard and Greenpoint Avenue, both of which surround the building.
“It's a cute little neighborhood,” said Krauze.
Why put it on your open house calendar? “Price and proximity to the city,” said Krauze, who called this offering “a no brainer” when compared to prices elsewhere in the city.
175 W. 73rd St., #4A, Upper West Side
One bedroom/one bath
Approximately 775 square feet
Co-op
$799,000
Maintenance: $1,295 a month
Open House: Sunday, Dec. 6, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Lowdown: This one bedroom is located on the fourth floor of the Verdi, a large prewar co-op which holds 146 units over 16 floors.
Compass broker Stacey Froelich noted the “gracious size of each room in the apartment,” calling the living room “the most beautiful.”
The 16-foot by 16-foot living room has moldings, beamed ceilings and herringbone wood floors. It's large enough to accommodate both a couch and dining room table.
The long-time owner hasn't significantly changed the apartment, but did upgrade the kitchen appliances and added some storage in the bathroom. The bathroom still has its original, cast iron tub.
Besides the new appliances, Froelich said a buyer may still want to upgrade the kitchen.
The bedroom, which has a transom window set above the doorway, “has so much character,” Froelich said. There are moldings, a large window, and enough space for a king-sized bed.
There are three closets between the bathroom, bedroom and living room. There is also a huge closet that spans the length of the 11-foot foyer.
“The closet space in unbelievable,” said Froelich.
The co-op building comes with a 24-hour doorman, live-in super and a roof deck. Froelich said there have been a few offers on the apartment so far, but they have fallen through due to the co-op requirements.
Location: Froelich called 175 West 73rd St. “the ideal Upper West Side location.” It's one block from the 2 and 3 trains at 72nd Street, and right between Amsterdam and Columbus avenues. Two blocks to the west is Hudson River Park and two blocks to the east is Central Park.
Why put it on your open house calendar? “It's a gracious one bedroom full of pre-war character,” said Froelich.
1193 Bergen St., Crown Heights
Five bedrooms/three baths
Approximately 3,616 square feet
House
$1,600,000
Taxes: $337 a month
Open House: Sunday, Dec. 6, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Lowdown: This limestone townhouse is one of seven designed by the architect Albert E. White. The entire stretch is landmarked, according to Douglas Elliman broker Daphnee Chapoteau.
The home is “full of original details,” said Chapoteau, including the original wood floors, built-in bookshelves, elaborately-carved wood mantelpieces and three wood-burning fireplaces.
The owner bought the property in 1997 and mostly maintained the building as is.
“The original details are untouched,” said Chapoteau.
The owner has lived in the home as a single family, although it is legally a three-family property. A new owner may want to upgrade the building's mechanicals, she said.
The pier mirrors, which are framed with carved wood, are Chapoteau's favorite interior detail. She also noted that each room boasts a different hardwood floor design.
In the backyard, there's a working fireplace that Chapoteau said the owner uses in the fall and winter.
“It's a very unique feature,” she said.
Location: The townhouse is located between New York and Brooklyn avenues, in east Crown Heights. It's about a block away from the Brooklyn Children's Museum, a popular destination in the neighborhood. The closest main drag is Nostrand Avenue two blocks away.
It's about a five minute walk to the Long Island Rail Road station at Nostrand and Atlantic avenues, and 10 minutes to the Nostrand Avenue A and C trains. It's about a 15 minute walk to the 3 train at Kingston Avenue.
Why put it on your open house calendar? “It's a unique property, full of original details that have been maintained,” said Chapoteau. “These days, there are so many modern properties on the market... this is rare in today's market.”