In the market for a loft? This weekend's open house picks will sate your buying thirst

By Brick Underground | December 9, 2016 - 12:30PM

High ceilings and an open layout that fends off claustrophobia permanently are just two of many reasons lofts are beloved in the city. (That and its quintessentially New York vibe.) If these characteristics rank high on your apartment-hunting list, these properties hosting open houses are open for visits this weekend.

55 Poplar Street, Apartment 2J, Brooklyn Heights. This one-bedroom, one-bath has been made over in the last five years and has partial views of the Brooklyn Bridge. Asking price: $1.15 million. Open house: Sunday, December 11, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.

245 Manhattan Avenue, Apartment 2A, Williamsburg. Asking price: $1.275 million. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms are tucked into this 1151-square-foot loft in a new condo development. Open house: Sunday, December 11, 12 noon to 1 pm.

14 West 17th Street, Apartment 4S, Soho. This 2000-square-foot Soho loft has a split bedroom layout so each bedroom—there are two—is afforded privacy. The renovated kitchen has a six-burner Viking range and a 100-bottle wine fridge. Asking price: $2.995 million. Open house: Sunday, December 11, 2 pm to 3:30 pm.

15 West 24th Street, 10th floor, Chelsea. A full-floor loft is a classic NYC real estate dream, and this one spans 4,150 square feet and has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Asking price: $4.5 million. Open house: Sunday, December 11, 2 pm to 3 pm.

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