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By JILL PRILUCK | July 26, 2007

11 Schermerhorn St., between Clinton and Court streets, #1WR
$925,000

Maintenance: $795
Broker: Terry Naini/ Prudential Douglas Elliman

This Brooklyn Heights two-bedroom, about 1,200 square feet, is located in a six-story co-op built in 1912. The living and dining area, almost 360 feet, has two western-facing windows and a closet. The eat-in kitchen includes the original cabinetry and hardware and the large bedrooms, which are separated by a bathroom, have a total of five closets. There are nine windows throughout this oak-floored apartment. The building permits pets and comes with a laundry facility and common storage space.

400 E. 52nd St., between First Avenue and FDR Drive, #11GJ
$2.25 million

Maintenance: $3,341
Broker: Joanne Tavis/Prudential Douglas Elliman

This co-op, just around the corner from Beekman and Sutton places, is located in Southgate, a complex of five, full-service Emery Roth-designed buildings. The master suite, which has three closets and a marble bathroom with Dornbracht fixtures, is on one end of the apartment, about 2,000 square feet. The foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen (which has high-end appliances, including a warming oven, and pull-outs), den, dressing area, and second bathroom are on the other. There is also a laundry room and a bar. Other features include an 80-foot Juliet balcony and beamed ceilings. This building, built in 1931, permits pets and also has a storage area and garden.

47–49 King St., between Sixth Avenue and Varick Street, #9
$1.999 million

Maintenance: $1,307
Broker: Beverly Sonnenborn/Sotheby's International Realty

Situated in southern Greenwich Village just a few blocks from SoHo, this two-bedroom duplex is located on the first two floors of a landmark three-story, Federal-style townhouse, one of several in this 13-unit co-op. The living room, dining area, and kitchen are on the first floor and the two bedrooms and bathroom are on the second floor. The apartment, about 1,100 square feet, features exposed brick walls, original wide plank floors, beamed ceilings, two fireplaces, and the original banister and stairway. All rooms overlook a charming 50-foot courtyard, which is shared with the coop's other occupants.