245 East 24th Street, 11-H

Why rent when you could own it for the same monthly cost? Welcome home to Residence 11H, a bright, updated alcove studio perched on the 11th floor of Tracy Towers. A large wall of south-facing windows fills the apartment with sunshine all day and frames open city views. This is the kind of light you'll never want to cover with curtains.

This studio checks every box. The sleeping alcove comfortably fits a queen-size bed, so your sleeping area actually feels like a bedroom. The kitchen's breakfast bar doubles as a dining table but if you already own a dining table you love, there's room for that too! The kitchen and bath are freshly updated, brand-new hardwood floors run throughout, and a new through-the-wall AC keeps things cool in summer. Storage is generous, with a built-in closet at the entry and more closets tucked between the bath and the sleeping area.

Tracy Towers is a 162-unit postwar co-op with a 24-hour doorman, a live-in resident manager, a laundry room, a bike room, and private storage. The crown jewel is the landscaped common roof deck, with sweeping skyline and Empire State Building views. It's briefly closed while the building wraps up its Local Law 11 facade work, so it will be ready for you to enjoy soon. The co-op permits pieds-à-terre and subletting, which makes 11H a flexible fit for most buyers. Pets are welcome with board approval.

The location on East 24th Street near Second Avenue gives you the best of both Kips Bay and Gramercy. The 6 train at 23rd and 28th Streets is just minutes away. Stock up at Trader Joe's, unwind in Madison Square Park, stroll the East River Esplanade, or hop on the Second Avenue bus downtown for dinner.