This Kips Bay studio has an updated kitchen and bathroom, and a dash of personality
This co-op studio at 229 East 28th St. in Kips Bay is listed for $395,000, well below the $533,000 median price for a studio in Manhattan, according to a recent Citi Habitats market report. And price is not the only thing it has going for it. The apartment has three closets, as well as a dressing area with a built-in bureau just outside the bathroom.
The living space is small, but serviceable, with blonde-wood floors, green walls that add some personality, and a small seating area with a couch and coffee table. The apartment’s only window is in here, and despite the paucity of exposures, the room looks decently lit.
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The sleeping area is separated from the living area by an open bookcase. It’s not quite a real bedroom, but there's enough room for a full-sized bed and a desk. There are also lots of shelves for books and baubles.
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The kitchen has been recently renovated, with frosted glass cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and a cork floor. The breakfast bar actually seems to fit two chairs, as opposed to the wishful staging that you often see in studios for sale. There’s also a funky chalkboard paint backsplash for jotting down shopping lists or notes to someone special.
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The bathroom has been remodeled as well, and features a vessel sink topping a white vanity, and off-white wall tiles that complement natural-hued tiles.
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The apartment is in a seven-story co-op building with an elevator, a laundry room, a bike room, a storage room with individual storage lockers, and a full-time super. Maintenance is $876 a month. The board allows co-purchasing and small pets.
The building is two and a half long blocks from the 28th Street 6 station.
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