Eighty-Third Street Brownstone

Everything I need is a few minutes away: the B and C, Pioneer for groceries, Levain when I'm feeling indulgent. The building is well kept and the brick wall in my living room is my favorite thing.

West-facing studio with great late-afternoon light. My dog loves being this close to the park. Only wish the kitchen had a dishwasher, but the gas range is solid.

Bike storage in the basement means my bike isn't living in my hallway anymore. The storage cage holds my winter stuff too. Small building, so you get to know your neighbors.

Great location and the apartment has charm, but as with most prewar buildings the bathroom is on the small side. Maintenance requests were handled, just not always the same day.

My one-bedroom has a mantel and original floors that still look great. Natural History Museum is basically around the corner and I have a membership now. Leasing was quick and straightforward.

Lovely old building with real character. The stairs are the stairs, it's a walk-up, so plan accordingly on move-in day. Package lockers are a lifesaver on a block with no doorman.

I walk into Central Park every morning and it takes me about a minute. The apartment itself has the brick and the tall windows I wanted, and the super actually lives in the building, which made a difference the one time I needed a quick repair.