The Armory, 529 West 42nd Street, #7V (Compass)
When stories like "The Night Before Christmas" were written, New York was rich in single-family homes with fireplaces to heat the homes. Nearly 200 years later, apartments far outnumber single-family homes and city kids are asking how Santa can come to visit them. That question is easier to answer in the following listings - a fireplace is the centerpiece of the living room all year round, and ideal for hanging stockings and displaying decorations during the holiday season.
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6 Renaissance Court (Nest Seekers International)
From the Listing: Feast your eyes on this rarely available, gorgeous 2-bedroom condo on Bushwick's Renaissance Court. Enter into the spacious living room and the warm natural light invited in through the large windows immediately greets you. Keep them open on a warm day and the breeze will just flow through your home. The electric fireplace perfectly rounds the space off and sets the scene for a cozy place to rest on a snowy winter's day. Pride in ownership and meticulous attention to detail further add to the ambiance, as the home features gorgeous crown moldings, decorative beams, and gleaming hardwood floors- creating an inviting space for you to come home to every day. Taxes currently on abatement will expire in 2025. See floor plan and full details here.
212 East 48th Street
From the Listing: Minutes from just about anywhere you'd like to be. The city is getting back to the office and Broadway is up and running! And just in time, Apartment 8C is back on market . It is vacant, in pristine condition and ready for you to move in. The new owner will reap the benefits of all the capital improvements in the building that have been paid for in full by the current seller. Pets, pieds-a-terre, co-purchasers are ok.
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From the Listing: Entertain on your private roof deck in warm weather and curl up next to your own wood-burning fireplace on chilly winter nights -- this bright and cheerful two-bedroom duplex in the heart of Hell's Kitchen offers roof rights for two private outdoor spaces, thoughtful renovations throughout, and charming pre-war details including a wood-burning fireplace, period moldings, high ceilings, and exposed brick.
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From the Listing: Create your own pre-war vision in this grand 2 bedroom apartment in Murray Hill. Facing west and east, your light will be bright all day. Keep the original hardwood floors (recently refinished) with original wood-burning fireplace - with your own finishes. The original eat-in kitchen has a large casement window - creating a lovely breakfast room. This could be your opportunity to create your own 2 bedroom, or even combine with the next door alcove studio, creating a gracious three bedroom, two bath home, complete with a luxurious primary bedroom suite. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Conveniently located on the first floor in a charming Brooklyn Heights cooperative, Apt. 1EF offers 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and approx. 11' ceilings. The kitchen and living/dining area boasts an open floorplan with new hardwood flooring and space for a kitchen table and living room furniture. The kitchen features a Bosch dishwasher, LG refrigerator, an abundance of cabinet space with under-cabinet lighting, and a wide countertop that can be used as a breakfast bar. A half bath is adjacent to the living/dining area.
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From the Listing: Back on the Market after a beautiful renovation - Located on an elegant East 60's tree-lined block between Park and Madison Avenue, this two-bedroom pre-war Co-op has 10 ft ceilings and hardwood floors. This quiet north and west-facing apartment has a large living/dining room with wood-burning fireplace, built-in cabinets, wall sconces, and two oversized windows affording plenty of light. The windowed kitchen and hall bathroom were renovated less than two years ago. Both bedrooms are large and have large closets and upper storage cabinets. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Step inside this rare and exceptionally designed Upper West Side two bedroom offering at the boutique Romanesque Revival style 336 West End Avenue. This one-of-a-kind elegant home is the quintessence of contemporary city luxury. Located inside an Art-Deco pre-war building, this chic two bedroom has bright double exposures that face West and North. For those savvy buyers come create the perfect home for you and your loved ones! Hurry this one will not last.
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From the Listing: This spacious and charming 2 bedroom/1 bathroom has incredible prewar details and is filled with sunlight streaming through enormous new picture windows. Located on the 12th floor, the entry foyer leads to an oversized living room with open northern city views, high beamed ceilings with crown moldings and a wood-burning fireplace (only available in apartments above the 10th floor!). See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing:
410 E 57th Street 16 D Best priced 2 bed/2 bath + Home Office in Sutton Area. Beautiful 2-bedroom Prewar home on Upper East Side with extra Home Office/storage room! Apartment 16D at 410 East 57th Street offers classic prewar elegance alongside modern conveniences. Available for the first time in decades, this sun floated apartment is located on a high floor and lit by large south-facing new windows. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: This charming apartment has undergone a complete renovation. Enter the foyer with a large coat closet to the open concept kitchen equipped with a modern center island and stainless-steel appliances. The spacious and bright living room has room for a dining area and a home office. Perfect for entertaining, the living room and kitchen are complemented by a wood-burning fireplace and natural light through a northern exposure. There is a 22' private balcony extending the entire length of the home, reaching from the living room and to the primary bedroom. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Perched on the 12th floor, this sun-filled and pin-drop quiet home offers prewar charm with beamed ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and beautiful oak floors throughout. The maintenance includes electricity, and a washer/dryer can be installed. All this on a tree-lined cul-de-sac in a stunning, full-service building designed by Emery Roth and developed by Bing & Bing.
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From the Listing: Unique and truly special two-bedroom, one bathroom home recently renovated by a professional architect and designer, this residence boasts 11'2" ceilings and tons of storage, including seven large closets. An exquisite example of sleek, modern design which still remains true to the old world elegance, detail and scale of its original Pre-war architecture, this south and east-facing lobby-level apartment features new white oak strip hardwood flooring throughout and the potential to convert to a three bedroom. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Turnkey and Move-In Ready! Do not pass this opportunity to visit this exquisitely renovated 2-bedroom residence with a home office at 325 E 57th St. Residence 6B has been masterfully transformed and reimagined. From the very moment you enter this apartment, the foyer provides a beautiful introduction to this gracious 5-room home. The combination of the open living room and dining area are generously proportioned in size and enjoy an abundance of Southern light that streams throughout the apartment. Additional features are oversized Citi-Quiet windows, stunning wood plank floors, a decorative fireplace, an abundance of closets, 10' high ceilings and all new HVAC units. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Stunning 1,800 Sq Ft Duplex 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath plus 278 Sq Ft South-Facing Private Terrace! Enjoy private outdoor space and southern open sky and Hudson Yards views day and night in this incredibly spacious, beautiful duplex apartment, brand new to the market at The Armory in Hell's Kitchen.
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From the Listing: Welcome to this Carnegie Hill jewel nestled between 5th and Madison Avenue that offers the best of city living in this boutique prewar co-op. Residence 6B was meticulously renovated while retaining the charm of its pre-war detail. The layout offers 2 bedrooms, one bathroom, and ecologically friendly Morning Star-wide planked bamboo throughout. Highly coveted roof rights, with spectacular views, transfers with this property to complete this unique gem.
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From the Listing: #12 is a floor-through unit on the fifth floor and features soaring 10 ft ceilings, original moldings, intricate parquet floors, and two original fireplaces.
The south-facing living room has oversized windows, flooding the space with light. Two bedrooms are quietly tucked in the rear.
The apartment also features a proper dining area (or extremely large foyer, depending on your preference) and a flexible study/office area off the living room that could also be used as a guest bedroom. A spacious, light-filled eat-in kitchen is a joy for the cook.
The apartment has a great closet and storage space and there is also basement storage. See floor plan and full details here.
The south-facing living room has oversized windows, flooding the space with light. Two bedrooms are quietly tucked in the rear.
The apartment also features a proper dining area (or extremely large foyer, depending on your preference) and a flexible study/office area off the living room that could also be used as a guest bedroom. A spacious, light-filled eat-in kitchen is a joy for the cook.
The apartment has a great closet and storage space and there is also basement storage. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: This charming pre war, 2 bed, 1.5 bath (can be converted to 2 bathroom) residence is newly listed and the perfect residence to call home.
This lovely home features new windows throughout the apartment, refinished oak hardwood floors, a Liebherr fridge, and a wood-burning fireplace! Featuring an open kitchen, living room with a separate dining area and south exposure, as well as 2 large bedrooms, there is plenty of storage throughout. See floor plan and full details here.
This lovely home features new windows throughout the apartment, refinished oak hardwood floors, a Liebherr fridge, and a wood-burning fireplace! Featuring an open kitchen, living room with a separate dining area and south exposure, as well as 2 large bedrooms, there is plenty of storage throughout. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Spectacular, bespoke, totally renovated, 2 bedroom, 2 bath coop with stunning skyline views to the South & East from the oversized planted terrace. Upon entering, be welcomed by beautiful white oak floors, architectural columns, arches & moldings throughout to give a Pre-War feel to a modern update. The living room feature wall has a gorgeous Bio-ethanol fireplace with a custom mantle and bookshelves that incorporate a media center and workstation. The dining area opens to a 150 sq.ft. terrace with incredible 180-degree vistas and speakers, lighting and water for your garden. T See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Apartment 11D is a rare, 5-room gem with a wonderful sprawling layout. Upon entering, you will immediately feel the charm and grandeur of a bygone era without compromising any of the modern conveniences on your wish list. This beautiful prewar residence is warm and inviting, and truly feels like a home--gracious entry foyer, dramatic 10-ft beamed ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, HVAC units in every room, 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, large, well-proportioned rooms, washer/dryer, and the bright and quiet northern and eastern exposures make this home a relaxing haven with none of the 57th St. noise! See floor plan and full details here.
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