240 Centre St., #6N
Between Grand and Broome streets
$7 million

Maintenance: $4,361
Arlene Groder/Prudential Douglas Elliman

This corner cond-op, straddling SoHo and NoLiTa, is in the limestone-faced, steel-framed, Edwardian Baroque-style Police Building, the former police department headquarters that was completed in 1909. It contains six skylights: one each in the kitchen and master suite and four in the 360-degree living room, the iron work is intact in this room, once the radio room of the station, including one round skylight just below the building’s gold dome. About 1,700 square feet, this one-bedroom has city and bridge views, original metal beams, a porthole window, and cathedral ceilings. The master bath contains imported stone finishes, an egg-shaped tub, a stall-shower, and hatbox toilet. The kitchen has stainless steel countertops and high-end appliances. Amenities include doorman and concierge service, a garage, a roof deck, and garden.

519 W. 23rd St., #PHB
Between Tenth and Eleventh avenues
$5.65 million

Common charges: $1,572
Approximate Monthly Taxes: $264
Brian Babst/Corcoran

This brand-new West Chelsea penthouse triplex, about 2,665 square feet, has two skylights: a motorized one in the kitchen and another in the foyer. A three-bedroom condo, it has views of the Empire State Building and the emerging High Line Park. The first floor features the master suite, two bedrooms, an additional bath, and a north-facing balcony. The second floor contains the foyer, living room, kitchen, dining room, powder room, and south-facing terrace. The top floor is a finished, landscaped roof deck with an outdoor kitchen. The indoor kitchen has white Italian enamel cabinetry, natural quartz countertops, a double sink, and top-of-the-line appliances. The baths contain Prato Milano glass tiling, Duravit fixtures, and a glass-enclosed shower with a slatted teak floor. Other details include floor-to-ceiling windows, a gas fireplace, 13-foot ceilings, and solid Wenge floors.

114 W. 27th St., #PH
Between Sixth and Seventh avenues
$4.95 million

Maintenance: $2,895
Francine Hunter McGivern/Prudential Douglas Elliman

Located in North Chelsea, this penthouse loft, about 4,000 square feet, contains four large skylights, one over the kitchen and three in the center of the apartment. Currently configured as a live/work two-bedroom with two baths, it has about 2,500 square feet of private roof space and views of the Empire State and Chrysler buildings. Other details include original beams and columns, a wood-burning fireplace, 13-foot ceilings, and maple floors. It is located in a 12-story, pet-friendly building (the first two floors are commercial) with a bike room, storage, and part-time superintendent. There are new elevators and a lobby renovation is in the works. The maintenance is 80% tax deductible.