Five New York City homes for sale under $1 million make this week's shortlist. The group moves from a Bushwick garden duplex to a South Harlem HDFC, two new Astoria condos, and a Hunters Point one-bedroom with a terrace larger than its interior. Each home earns its place through a specific combination of design, layout, monthly costs, or private outdoor space.
The five at a glance
Asking prices and listing details as of September 2, 2026.32 Schaefer Street GARDENB
At $995,000, this Bushwick garden duplex pairs 1,473 square feet of interior space with a listed 928-square-foot private yard. The palette is deliberately quiet: pale wood floors, sage and natural-wood cabinetry, a white waterfall island, and crisp black accents. Two bedrooms and two and a half baths make the value case practical as well as visual.
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209 West 118th Street #5K
The lowest asking price in the group comes with the strongest interior contrast. Black-painted brick, exposed wood beams, 11-foot ceilings, and broad western windows give the top-floor home a loft-like edge, while the white oak floors and crisp kitchen keep it polished. This is an HDFC sale. The listing states 2026 income limits at 165% of area median income: $196,020 for one person, $223,905 for two people, and $251,955 for three people. Buyers should confirm current eligibility with the listing representative.
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30-78 29th Street #2B
This 780-square-foot Astoria condo uses a butterfly layout to separate its two bedrooms, with the living space and kitchen at the center. Floor-to-ceiling windows, natural oak cabinetry, a stone backsplash, and a fluted floating vanity give the home a calm, consistent visual language. At $995,000, the appeal is a genuine two-bedroom, two-bath plan with private storage and a concise modern palette.
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30-70 29th Street #GARDEN
We are following the broker copy and floor plan, which identify this as a one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath garden duplex with a lower-level recreation room. The 1,083-square-foot layout moves from corner windows and a dark-wood waterfall kitchen to a private backyard. Downstairs, the recreation room, powder room, patio, and separate entrance add useful flexibility without being presented here as a second bedroom.
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10-39 49th Avenue #2G
This Hunters Point one-bedroom makes its case outside. The listed 623-square-foot private terrace is larger than the 569-square-foot interior, with room for dining, lounging, gardening, and entertaining. Inside, approximately 10-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, Volakas Gold marble, and warm wood cabinetry keep the compact plan feeling deliberate. Both the living room and bedroom open directly to the terrace.
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Sources and update notes
Information reviewed through September 2, 2026.
Asking prices, availability, room counts, interior area, monthly charges, restrictions, and photography come from current listing records and listing-provided materials. Listing 169555 is described as a one-bedroom with a lower-level recreation room, following its broker copy and floor plan. Listing 159155 states that renderings, images, finishes, furnishings, and other details may be representational and subject to change. Nearby-place distances are straight-line estimates. Visual search terms were selected for details visible in the published images. Asking prices, availability, fees, and eligibility requirements 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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