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The Wonders of Waterfront Living
By Michelle Cohen   |   From Great Listings Tuesday, June 28, 2016
New York City, after all, is a city on the water. Between the upcoming new ferry system and some of the city's biggest developments rising along both the East River and the Hudson, waterfront living and water views are becoming the norm rather than a rare luxury. Island life is right outside the window, and it doesn't always cost a fortune. The fresh listings below are steps from all things enjoyable about living on the water, with views to match.
 
 
 
 
One Seaport, 161 Maiden Lane
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Schaefer Landing South, 446 Kent Avenue
Schaefer Landing South, 446 Kent Avenue Williamsburg

One Seaport, 161 Maiden Lane, #9C ↑

1 bed, 1 bath

$1,255,000

This 698-square-foot one-bedroom residence features interiors by celebrated AD100 designer S. Russell Groves. Elegant floor-to-ceiling glass walls showcase unique extra-wide horizontal picture windows designed to frame magnificent 270-degree views. A custom-designed kitchen and bath are equipped with gorgeous designs and finishes. Directly overlooking the waterfront, the 60-story tower features custom engineered glass walls that dynamically reflect the hues of the water and sky. Amenities include a private attended porte cochere, a 24-hour concierge, a lobby lounge with a waterside terrace and a double-sided fireplace, plus two sky-high levels of state-of-the-art amenities overlooking the river. (View the full listing...)

 
 
 
 
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50 West Street, #36C ↑ 

4 beds, 4 baths

Price: $6,755,000

With occupancy planned for fall 2016, this 2,669-square-foot four-bedroom home offers unparalleled water views and an open kitchen with top-of-the-line finishes and appliances. The 64-story residential tower looks out to the New York Harbor, the Hudson and East Rivers, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Interior layouts were designed and finished by Thomas Juul-Hansen. The tower will have four floors devoted to state-of-the-art amenities including a huge fitness center, unique children’s amenities, and The Observatory at 50 West Street, a spectacular 64th floor outdoor entertaining space with seemingly infinite views of New York and beyond. (View the full listing...)

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J Condominium 100 Jay Street 25D
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J Condominium, 100 Jay Street, #25D ↑

Studio, 1 bath

Price: $699,000

Proof that waterfront living needn't cost millions, this high-floor junior one-bedroom home overlooking the NYC skyline comes with views of the Empire State and Chrysler buildings, the Williamsburg Bridge and the river. Within you'll find 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, triple-glazed ultra-quiet casement windows, newly-outfitted kitchens and Asko washer/dryers. Amenities include on-site valet parking, a doorman, a 2,500-square-foot fitness center, a 32nd-floor sun deck, a garden terrace, a kids' playroom and much more, all in the heart of DUMBO, Brooklyn's spectacular waterfront neighborhood. (View the full listing...)

 
 
 
 
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Schaefer Landing South, 446 Kent Avenue, #14D ↑

2 beds, 2 baths

Price: $1,275,000

This 1,133-square-foot two-bedroom home in South Williamsburg will never fail to impress with its fantastic river and bridge views. The apartment features a split bedroom layout, hardwood floors throughout, an open kitchen, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher and polished granite counter tops. Schaefer Landing is a full-service building offering a recently-renovated large fitness center, a resident lounge with water views, a children's playroom, a kitchen, a library/media room, and a business center—and one of the borough's most spectacular roof decks with enviable views of Manhattan. There's also a private landscaped courtyard and, of course, the waterfront promenade. East River Ferry service is located steps away at the dock to take you to Wall Street or 34th Street. For landlubbers, there is an in-building garage and Zip cars. (View the full listing...)

 
 
 
 
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30 Willow Place, #9 ↑

2 beds,1 bath

Price: $1,075,000

Not all waterfront apartments need to be in tall towers. This stylish two-bedroom co-op in Brooklyn Heights, one of the city's loveliest waterfront neighborhoods, offers gated parking, river views, modern design and pre-war charm in what Details Magazine called "the coolest apartment in Brooklyn." Located on the top floor of a historic limestone and brick building, the renovated space has an open floor plan, high wood-beamed ceilings, exposed brick, a walk-in master close, a chef's kitchen, a washer/dryer and abundant light from triple exposures, all on one of the most coveted, tree-lined streets in the Heights, near subways, the Brooklyn Bridge Park waterfront and shopping and dining along Atlantic Avenue and Montague Street. (View the full listing...)

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Contributing Writer Michelle Cohen Michelle is a New York-based writer and content strategist who has worked extensively with lifestyle brands like Seventeen, Country Living, Harper's Bazaar and iVillage. In addition to being a copywriter for a digital media agency she writes about culture, New York City neighborhoods, real estate, style, design and technology among other topics. She has lived in a number of major US cities on both coasts and in between and loves all things relating to urbanism and culture.