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This newly renovated one-bedroom coop is located on the top floor of 311 East 75th Street, a 64-unit elevator building located between First and Second Avenues. Most apartments appear to be studios and one-bedrooms, making this a potentially desirable option for the child-averse. The recent makeover included apartment rewiring, and the kitchen has been outfitted with higher-end appliances. There are three California-style closets.
According to the website for the building Ocean, located at 1 West Street, the lobby (pictured) is reminiscent of a 14th-century Venetian palace, which may or may not be a check in your plus column. Less controversial are the apartments' high-end kitchens and marble bathrooms. The full-service building, with easy access to a number of subway lines, has an on-site valet, fitness center, parking, laundry on every floor, and a roof deck with lovely views.
You've dropped hints, both subtle and not so, about the water pressure or your neighbor's vocal dachshund. You've written a letter or two, even cornered the co-op board president in the elevator to complain. As The Cooperator accurately points out, board members hate that. You will have more success going through the proper channels. Here's what The Cooperator suggests:
This newly listed one-bedroom apartment is located at 37 Wall Street, a conversion of a highly-detailed Beaux Arts building. While the building and its public spaces are rooted in the past, the apartment interior is modern, with a high-end kitchen and bath featuring the ubiquitous stainless steel appliances and the somewhat less common (in a rental anyway) Carrera marble.
This airy pre-war one-bedroom plus dining room co-op at 166 East 92nd Street #5G (between Lexington and Third) has a flexible layout. The extra room (note that this is an honest to goodness room, not an alcove) can be used as a dining room, home office, or potentially a second bedroom. Although the latter choice would make things a bit cramped, the option makes the apartment attractive to those looking for a space to stash a child, either immediately or in the future.
