Real Estate

Dream homes

Carnegie Hill | $5.5 million

In the land of co-ops, you’ll find this “luxurious boutique condo” on East 96th Street, between Fifth and Madison Avenues. It’s move-in ready as a three-bedroom spread (with 3½ bathrooms), or could be restored to its original four-bedroom layout. As is, the entry gallery leads into a double corner living room (“an entertainer’s dream”), which flows around through a den and into a name-brand-rich custom kitchen with a large eat-in area that opens onto a 25-foot-long terrace. The building features a 24-hour doorman, fitness center and extra storage space. Agents: LeAnn Waldron and Kimberly Meardon, Sotheby’s International Realty, 212-606-7775 and 212-606-7652


SoHo | $5 million

Set on a “quintessential” cobblestone street — specifically, Wooster, between Prince and West Houston — this “authentic” 2,800-square-foot loft lives inside a 1909 cast-iron building. But fear not, the space has undergone a full “designer” renovation and now features polished hardwood floors, marble bathrooms and fancy built-ins. The current configuration is ideal for a live/work situation — a “sprawling” open plan with a large corner bedroom, two full bathrooms and two home offices, one of which can be converted to a second bedroom. Agents: Leonard Steinberg and Herve Senequier, Douglas Elliman, 212-727-6164 and 212-727-6162


Carnegie Hill | $9.45 million

What’s the biggest advantage of a full-floor penthouse on Park Avenue like this one? Is it the prestigious location, between West 95th and 96th Streets? Is it the 360-degree views, from the East River to Central Park to Midtown? Is it the 2,200-square-foot, landscaped, wraparound terrace? Is it the spacious interior, with four bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms, an “oversized” living room, separate formal dining room, windowed kitchen and den? Is it the three woodburning fireplaces? Don’t worry about choosing — just enjoy it all. Agents: Deanna Kory and Ileana Lopez-Balboa, The Corcoran Group, 212-937-7011 and 212-323-3214