Surveying the Market

Let’s take a look at two open houses this weekend in the neighborhood. Both are co-ops that have two bedrooms and one bathroom--but beyond that, there are a few differences. So what are they, and what do you think of them?

With views of Prospect Park from the bedrooms, apartment #7 in 149 Prospect Park Southwest has a lot going for it at $449,000, as listed by Orrichio Anderson Realty.

At 830 square feet and with a maintenance fee of $690, the apartment has some nice of pre-war details, though the tiling in the kitchen may not be for everyone.

OPEN HOUSE:
149 Prospect Park Southwest #7
Sunday, January 22, 12 to 2pm

 
If the price tag is too high for that apartment, unit 3E in 221 McDonald Ave might be more within your range at $379,000, as listed by TB Shaw Realty.

For $70,000 less, you lose the view and proximity to the park, though it's not clear if you get a view of the cemetery from this unit. But you gain square feet--this has 995--and some modern upgrades to the kitchen and flooring. Looks like it retains the lovely original tiling in the bathroom, though.

OPEN HOUSE:
221 McDonald Ave #3E
Sunday, January 22, 1 to 3pm