This week's shortlist spans Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. The five selections bring together floor-to-ceiling windows, lower monthly charges, private outdoor space, exposed brick, and asking prices below $1 million.
The five at a glance
Asking prices and listing details as of July 29, 2026.21-11 31st Street #3J
The Astoria condo has the most polished interior in this week's group. Chevron oak floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a white-marble waterfall kitchen give the rooms a consistent modern vocabulary. At $995,000 for 790 square feet and one bath, the appeal is the finish level and visual clarity rather than maximum interior space.
301 Stockholm Street #1F
At $795,000, this Bushwick duplex combines 931 square feet, one and a half baths, and listed monthly charges of $768. Light-wood cabinetry, a marble waterfall island, and black accents carry through the main rooms. Its strongest value case is the balance of interior space, a second half bath, and comparatively modest carrying costs.
269 Bainbridge Street #2B
The two-bedroom Stuyvesant Heights condo pairs a substantial private backyard with warm wood cabinetry, brown marble, handmade mosaic tile, and brass details. At 756 square feet, the outdoor space and two full bathrooms are central to the value proposition. The material palette gives the home more character than a typical neutral new-development interior.
1230 Putnam Avenue #3
This Bushwick condo combines two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a floor-through layout, and a private roof terrace. Oak-toned cabinetry and lightly veined counters keep the main living space restrained, while fluted bathroom tile adds texture. The current listing record reports 1,065 square feet and monthly charges of $769.
47 Fort Washington Avenue #61
The top-floor Washington Heights co-op offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, ten-foot ceilings, exposed brick, and black-framed windows for $799,000. Its loft-like character distinguishes it from the newer condos in the group. The listing states that HDFC income limits apply and identifies a $280 monthly assessment in addition to the listed maintenance.
Sources and update notes
Information reviewed through July 29, 2026.
Asking prices, availability, room counts, interior area, monthly charges, restrictions, and photography come from current listing records and listing-provided materials. Nearby-place distances are straight-line estimates. Visual search terms were selected for details visible in the published images. Asking prices, availability, and fees can change, and buyers should confirm current details with the listing representative. Steals is the series name, not an appraisal or investment recommendation.
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