Lucy Cohen Blatter

There's no shortage of luxury condos these days, especially large ones. But this Harlem three-bedroom, two-bath at 23 West 116th Street (a.k.a The Adeline) asking $2.575 million has an amenity that'll have you rejoicing when warmer climes return: a private roof deck the size of other buildings' common roof decks that offers plenty of room for entertaining. 

A new poll from Public Agenda/WNYC confirms what many New Yorkers have been feeling for a while now: It's not easy being middle class in the New York City area.

Two things make this $399,000 alcove studio in Astoria, Queens stand out: lighting and storage space. 

The lighting is of the pendant and recessed variety (see the main photo above), and the apartment's got built-in storage spaces all around—from a built-in wardrobe to a built-in bookshelf in the living room area.

If you’re a dog owner, you know how hard it can be to find a hospitable building for you and your pooch. Many buildings ban dogs outright, while others have restrictions on size, breed or number, or charge fees to keep them in your unit.

But is it also more expensive to buy in a pet-friendly building and will your home therefore be worth more if your building allows them? The answer is yes and no. Let’s examine the numbers: 

Assuming your pet is the only roommate you have (or want), one of these five one-bedrooms, may be just right for you.  Most have some seriously swanky pet services right there in the building.