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By JILL PRILUCK | August 23, 2007

263 Ninth Ave., between 25th and 26th streets, #2E
$1.795 million

Common charges: $1,213
Monthly Taxes: $934
Broker: Mike Murphy/Prudential Douglas Elliman

This one-bedroom, a block from the High Line and West Chelsea's galleries, is about 1,700 square feet. The living room, almost 540 square feet, has 13-foot ceilings, oak floors, custom built-ins, eight-foot windows, wood beams, textured wall coverings, and northern and western exposures. The master bedroom has custom cabinetry and a bathroom with a double vanity, marble countertops, a Kohler soaking tub, and an oversize frameless glass shower stall. The kitchen features limestone countertops, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Bosch dishwasher, and oak cabinetry. The office, which could be a second bedroom, has an adjacent bathroom with a marble basket weave floor and shower. The apartment is located in a doorman building with a roof deck.

520 W. 23rd St., between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, #16D
$575,000

Maintenance: $770
Broker: Matthew Mackay/Corcoran

About 450 square feet, this penthouse studio overlooks the High Line and has views of the Empire State Building and the Chelsea Arts Center. Just one floor down from the building's roof deck, it has maple floors, soundproof, triple-paned windows, three closets, and a custom Murphy bed. The kitchen has granite countertops and maple cabinetry. The bathroom has subway and ceramic tiling and the vanity is finished in Silestone. A condop located in a full-service building with a landscaped garden and bike storage, this property requires no board approval and has an unlimited sublet policy.

555 W. 23rd St., between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, #N4N
$865,900

Common Charges: $540
Monthly Taxes: $53 Broker: Peter Grover/Prudential Douglas Elliman

This one-bedroom condo, about 750 square feet, has views of the Empire State Building, the Starrett Leigh Building, and the galleries of West Chelsea. The living and dining area has oak floors, the bedroom has custom closets and a private wall safe, and the foyer has a closet with a washer and dryer. The kitchen has granite countertops, a glass mosaic backsplash, maple cabinets, and a porcelain floor. The bathroom features a wood vanity with a granite top and a stone shower enclosure and floor. It is located in a full-service building with a fitness center, landscaped courtyard, garage, and "V.I.P. Services."


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