Three-bedrooms in Manhattan and Brooklyn for under $1.5 million

In today's overheated real estate market, small apartments dominate, particularly in new developments targeting young professionals. But New Yorkers still have families, and across the board we share a rarely satisfied hunger for space. In keeping with that theme, here are 10 three-bedrooms in Manhattan, Brooklyn (and on Roosevelt Island, which is technically part of Manhattan) for less than $1.5 million.

MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS: A three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath co-op with 10-foot ceilings, oak floors, new windows, an open kitchen and a Juliet balcony in a prewar elevator building. The building at 54 Morningside Dr., between West 115th and West 116th streets, has a live-in super, a laundry room, storage and a bike room. $1.425 million, plus $1,924 a month maintenance

ROOSEVELT ISLAND: A three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath duplex with wide-plank oak floors, stainless steel kitchen appliances, new insulated sliding windows and crown moldings throughout. The apartment is in a pet-friendly building with a full-time doorman at 575 Main St., between East 68th and East 69th streets. $1.265 million, plus $1,740 a month maintenance

HARLEM: A three-bedroom, two-bath condo unit with hardwood floors throughout, stainless steel Whirlpool appliances in the kitchen, and recessed medicine cabinets in the bathrooms. The apartment is in a renovated prewar building at 1890 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., between West 114th and West 115th streets. The building has a virtual doorman, a roof deck, bike storage and a gym. $1.359 million, plus $785 a month in common charges and $257 a month taxes

LOWER EAST SIDE: A three-bedroom, two-bath co-op with a renovated galley kitchen, stainless steel appliances and in-unit laundry. It's in a cat-friendly building with a fitness center, two private parks with playgrounds, a community room, a children’s playroom and a 24-hour attended lobby at 575 Grand St., between Madison and Jackson streets. $1.3 million, plus $1,121 a month maintenance

PARK SLOPE: A newly renovated three-bedroom, two-bath condo with maple hardwood floors and an open kitchen with a breakfast bar and a balcony. The unit is in a doorman building with a 24-hour concierge, a residents’ lounge with free wifi, a playroom and a fitness center with a yoga room. The building is at 343 Fourth Ave., between Fourth and Fifth Streets. $1.495 million, plus $964 a month in common charges, and $24 a month taxes

PROSPECT HEIGHTS: A 1,400-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bath co-op with three exposures, large windows, seven closets, in-unit laundry and a kitchen with a center island. This apartment is in a full-service art deco building with a doorman, front gardens, a live-in super and a porter. Located at 255 Eastern Pkwy, between Franklin and Classon avenues. $1.495 million, plus $923 a month maintenance, and $413 a month taxes

GREENWOOD HEIGHTS: A renovated three-bedroom, three-bath loft with an open floor plan, three exposures, 10 1/2-foot ceilings, a chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white oak floors. It's in a condo building with a newly installed elevator and bike storage, at 249 19th Street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues. $1.396 million, plus $824 a month common charges, and $443 a month in taxes

GREENPOINT: A three-bedroom, two-bath condo with central air and heat, large windows, an open kitchen, a pantry closet and a stacked washer and dryer. Part of a pet-friendly building at 198 Freeman St., between McGuinness Boulevard and Manhattan Avenue. $1.245 million, plus $437 a month in common charges, $487 a month in taxes

CLINTON HILL: A three-bedroom, two-bath condo with hardwood floors, an open kitchen/living area, seven closets and an in-unit washer and dryer. The apartment is in a seven-story building with a part-time doorman and a virtual doorman, two elevators, cold storage, bike storage, a gym and a furnished roof deck. It's located at 545 Washington Ave., between Atlantic Avenue and Fulton Street. $1.499 million, plus $972 a month in common charges, and $41 a month in taxes