New 1-Bedrooms Near the Subway, by Budget
Summary: For many NYC buyers, a short walk to the train is a must. Here's what a new one-bedroom close to the subway actually sold for at three budgets, which buildings and neighborhoods to look at, and how much space to expect.
Being close to the train is common: 55% of recent one-bedroom sales in new NYC condo buildings were within a 5-minute walk of a subway entrance. At around $700K, look in Long Island City, Bushwick, Woodside, East Harlem; around $1M, in Long Island City, Williamsburg, Upper West Side, Clinton Hill.
What Can You Get for Around $700K?
Between $600K and $800K, we found 153 one-bedroom sales in 46 new buildings close to the subway. The median sale was $699,000 for 595 square feet, or $1,165 per square foot.
These buildings had the most one-bedroom sales in this range (at least 2 each):
| Building | Walk to the subway | 1BR sales | Median price | Median size | Homes closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia WoodsideWoodside, Queens | 2 min to 61 St-Woodside (7) | 21 | $680,191 | 637 sq ft | 60 of 76 |
| Lucent 33Long Island City, Queens | 3 min to 36 St (M, R) | 13 | $746,750 | 558 sq ft | 59 of 64 |
| Four Fifty GrandClinton Hill, Brooklyn | 3 min to Clinton-Washington Avs (C) | 8 | $752,500 | 592 sq ft | 39 of 39 |
| Frame AstoriaAstoria, Queens | 5 min to Broadway (N, W) | 7 | $690,000 | 543 sq ft | 18 of 20 |
| Vista Noble TowerEast Harlem, Manhattan | 2 min to 110 St (6) | 6 | $657,413 | 620 sq ft | 32 of 42 |
| BensonhurstBensonhurst, Brooklyn | 3 min to 18 Av (N) | 6 | $681,432 | 630 sq ft | 9 of 20 |
| Park Lee FultonBedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn | 1 min to Franklin Av (C, S) | 5 | $700,000 | 631 sq ft | 7 of 11 |
| AlchemyLong Island City, Queens | 3 min to Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av (7) | 5 | $786,955 | 538 sq ft | 17 of 17 |
| SmithsonianHarlem, Manhattan | 4 min to 125 St (2, 3) | 5 | $650,000 | 587 sq ft | 53 of 55 |
| 1484 Dekalb AvenueBushwick, Brooklyn | 5 min to DeKalb Av (L) | 5 | $631,315 | 653 sq ft | 6 of 6 |
Tip: search one-bedrooms up to $800K within 5 minutes of the subway to see what's in offering plans now.
Where to look: at this budget, the near-subway sales split Brooklyn (46%), Queens (41%), Manhattan (12%), and the lines most often at their nearest station are the 7, N, M, R, C and W. Plan on a compact home: the median one-bedroom near the train was about 595 square feet.
What Can You Get for Around $1M?
Between $850K and $1.15M, we found 236 one-bedroom sales in 60 new buildings close to the subway. The median sale was $963,623 for 640 square feet ($1,520 per square foot). Queens had the most, 44% of these sales.
| Building | Walk to the subway | 1BR sales | Median price | Median size | Homes closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 720 West End AvenueUpper West Side, Manhattan | 2 min to 96 St (1, 2, 3) | 19 | $1,020,000 | 648 sq ft | 82 of 131 |
| VestaLong Island City, Queens | 3 min to 21 St (G) | 19 | $978,851 | — | 98 of 115 |
| Noble LicLong Island City, Queens | 5 min to 39 Av-Dutch Kills (N, W) | 18 | $913,039 | 622 sq ft | 42 of 46 |
| Mason LICLong Island City, Queens | 4 min to 21 St-Queensbridge (M) | 17 | $936,790 | 612 sq ft | 41 of 42 |
| Athena LicLong Island City, Queens | 3 min to Queensboro Plaza (7, N, W) | 15 | $946,973 | 579 sq ft | 46 of 51 |
| Lucent 33Long Island City, Queens | 3 min to 36 St (M, R) | 13 | $931,293 | 623 sq ft | 59 of 64 |
| RadiantLong Island City, Queens | 1 min to Queensboro Plaza (7, N, W) | 11 | $1,010,000 | 612 sq ft | 41 of 117 |
| 222 LES Tower + LoftsLower East Side, Manhattan | 4 min to East Broadway (F) | 8 | $973,450 | 634 sq ft | 19 of 60 |
| MonogramMidtown Center, Manhattan | 4 min to Lexington Av/51-53 Sts (6, E, F, M) | 8 | $1,063,078 | 529 sq ft | 101 of 188 |
| 30 Bushwick AvenueWilliamsburg, Brooklyn | 3 min to Grand St (L) | 7 | $907,203 | 618 sq ft | 22 of 22 |
Tip: search one-bedrooms up to $1.15M within 5 minutes of the subway to see what's in offering plans now.
Where to look: around $1M, the sales split Queens (44%), Brooklyn (36%), Manhattan (20%), and Long Island City has the most. The lines most often at their nearest station are the N, W, M, G, 7 and L.
Buildings with one-bedroom sales in the band within a 5-minute walk, and the nearest station entrance for each.
What Can You Get for Around $1.5M?
Between $1.3M and $1.7M, we found 174 one-bedroom sales in 28 new buildings close to the subway. The median sale was $1,477,659 for 756 square feet ($1,945 per square foot). The top neighborhoods were Midtown Center, Upper West Side, Kips Bay, Gramercy Park.
| Building | Walk to the subway | 1BR sales | Median price | Median size | Homes closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MonogramMidtown Center, Manhattan | 4 min to Lexington Av/51-53 Sts (6, E, F, M) | 38 | $1,474,082 | 616 sq ft | 101 of 188 |
| 720 West End AvenueUpper West Side, Manhattan | 2 min to 96 St (1, 2, 3) | 22 | $1,437,500 | 806 sq ft | 82 of 131 |
| EastlightKips Bay, Manhattan | 5 min to 33 St (6) | 18 | $1,539,085 | 821 sq ft | 119 of 144 |
| The FlorianGramercy Park, Manhattan | 4 min to 1 Av (L) | 15 | $1,525,000 | 695 sq ft | 41 of 54 |
| BergenBoerum Hill, Brooklyn | 4 min to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R) | 14 | $1,492,500 | 825 sq ft | 94 of 105 |
| 96+BroadwayUpper West Side, Manhattan | 1 min to 96 St (1, 2, 3) | 13 | $1,460,000 | 773 sq ft | 78 of 131 |
| ONE11 ResidencesMidtown Center, Manhattan | 2 min to 57 St (M) | 12 | $1,380,000 | 559 sq ft | 99 of 99 |
| ElisaChelsea, Manhattan | 1 min to 14 St/8 Av (A, C, E, L) | 6 | $1,522,500 | 786 sq ft | 23 of 25 |
| Archive LoftsUpper East Side, Manhattan | 4 min to Lexington Av/59 St (4, 5, 6, N, R, W) | 5 | $1,512,101 | 740 sq ft | 17 of 35 |
| FifteenUpper West Side, Manhattan | 2 min to 96 St (B, C) | 4 | $1,596,226 | 875 sq ft | 20 of 21 |
Tip: search one-bedrooms up to $1.7M within 5 minutes of the subway to see what's in offering plans now.
Where to look: at $1.5M, the sales split Manhattan (85%), Brooklyn (14%), Queens (1%). 6 of the 10 buildings in the table sit by stations with three or more lines, which makes getting around easier.
Will You Get More Space If You Walk Farther?
Not much. At the same budget, the median one-bedroom farther from the train was within 27 sq ft of the median close by:
| $600K–$800K, within 5 min | 595 sq ft |
|---|---|
| $600K–$800K, farther | 617 sq ft |
| $850K–$1.15M, within 5 min | 640 sq ft |
| $850K–$1.15M, farther | 667 sq ft |
| $1.3M–$1.7M, within 5 min | 756 sq ft |
| $1.3M–$1.7M, farther | 766 sq ft |
Recorded sponsor sales since Jan 1, 2024 in new buildings; "within" is a walk of 5 minutes or less to the nearest entrance.
If the subway matters to you, there's little reason to trade it away for a few extra square feet. Curious why? See does living near the subway raise NYC condo prices?
Before You Buy
- Do the walk at rush hour. Find the closest entrance and check that it's open all day. Some entrances close at night or are exit-only.
- Think about the line, not just the minutes. A short walk to one local line can be a slower commute than a longer walk to an express stop.
- Check for an elevator at the station if you need one. Not every station is accessible.
- Ask what's still available. Your agent or the sales office can tell you which one-bedrooms are left and at what price.
- Read Schedule A and the amendments. Prices often change after a plan is filed. Here's how to find offering plan amendments.
- Add up the monthly costs. Common charges and taxes change what a home really costs. Compare buildings with our common charges and property tax benchmarks.
Tip: every building in the tables links to its page, with the offering plan, Schedule A prices and recorded sales.
FAQ
Can I buy a new one-bedroom condo near the subway in NYC for $700,000?
Yes. Since Jan 1, 2024, we found 153 one-bedroom sales between $600K and $800K in new buildings within a 5-minute walk of the subway. The most common neighborhoods were Long Island City, Bushwick, Woodside, East Harlem.
How big is a $1 million one-bedroom in a new NYC condo?
In new buildings close to the subway, the median one-bedroom sold between $850K and $1.15M had 640 square feet, based on 236 recorded sales.
Where are new $1.5 million one-bedrooms near the subway?
Largely in Manhattan: 85% of the sales we found in that range were there, led by Midtown Center, Upper West Side, Kips Bay, Gramercy Park.
How did you measure the walk to the subway?
Along real streets, not as the crow flies, from the building to the nearest subway entrance open for entry, at about 3 miles an hour. "Close" means 5 minutes or less. Entrances are from the MTA's Subway Entrances and Exits data (2024), and walks are routed on OpenStreetMap's street network at 80 meters a minute.
Which sales did you count?
We looked at 1,643 one-bedroom sales (one-bedroom per Schedule A) whose first deed from the sponsor was recorded in ACRIS between Jan 1, 2024 and Sep 30, 2026, in new buildings, meaning buildings whose first sponsor sale closed in 2021 or later. These are real closing prices from city deed records, not asking prices. Deeds were matched to Schedule A units by unit number; resales and deeds under $100,000 are left out.
How are the budgets and tables set?
The bands are $600K–$800K, $850K–$1.15M and $1.3M–$1.7M. Tables list up to 10 buildings with at least 2 one-bedroom sales in the band, and "Homes closed" counts recorded sponsor sales against the homes in the plan. Square feet are as filed in Schedule A, before any amendment, and neighborhoods are from each building's map point.
Are these buildings still selling one-bedrooms?
Not necessarily. These are past sales, not listings or offers, and past prices don't promise future ones. A building with homes that haven't closed may still have one-bedrooms for sale, or those homes may be in contract or rented out. Use the lists to start your search, then check what's on the market now.
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