234 10th Street Photo-Illustration: Curbed; Photo: Corcoran Sawyer Smith |
Some big happenings at some big New York institutions this week: The nurses strike rages on, Saks filed for bankruptcy, and Mamdani is installing a suite of bidets at Gracie Mansion. As for housing, the inventory is feeling as bleak as the weather so far (I swear to God, if I see another bathroom with a gray vinyl floor I’m going to go berserk). I had to turn to Craigslist for inspiration, which brought me to Williamsburg, Park Slope, the West Village, and, last but not least … New Jersey!
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$2,550, 1-bedroom: Something about this windowed sleeping alcove had my name on it. The brown tile in the bathroom does not, however. |
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$14,950, 3-bedroom: A crazy person lives here! The rainbow tile and stained-glass mélange in the bathroom really confirmed that for me. A lot of choices are almost fab, and then they have to go and throw a taxidermy mount into the mix. Ya hate to see it. |
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| 389 12th Street Photo: Sotheby’s International Realty |
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$2,980, 1-bedroom: The price-to-AI ratio here tracks. The garden is the highlight (if real).
$5,700, 1-bedroom: Beautiful prewar with original moldings and oversize windows, however the linoleum is kind of a problem. It’s even spread to the office (or Peloton closet). Listing is $5,700 or best offer (another reason I love Craigslist.) |
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$7,600, 1-bedroom: I have a good feeling about this townhouse, despite there being no photos. Text the number listed for a video if you know what’s good for you. |
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Mystery townhouse Photo: Courtesy the owner |
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$4,000, studio: A very cinematic, nearly entire-wall window that justifies the price of admission. |
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501 East 87th Street Photo: Corcoran |
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$5,600, 1-bedroom: Perfectly nice prewar with great parquet, spitting distance from the Met. $15,000, 2-bedroom: Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this prewar that’s a million dollars is perfect and I have no notes. |
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225 East 79th Street Photo: Compass |
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$3,350, 1-bedroom: Very idiosyncratic duplexish with a perfect, cozy country bedroom. The exposed beams are transportative. Would sleep very well here.
$12,000, 4-bedroom: Just a big old unaffordable but gorgeous house. |
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| 569 Madison Street Photo: Nest Seekers International |
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$2,600, 1-bedroom: A very rom-com apartment with crown moldings and a built-in mirror that feels very princess.
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