Even for affordable Washington Heights, this 862-square-foot two-bedroom at
143 Bennett Avenue near the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park seems reasonable at $459,000. The kitchen and bath have been renovated and the co-op’s gilded to the hilt with parking, storage, a tenant’s lounge, and a children’s play space. The catch? “The building doesn’t allow cats or dogs,” says listing broker Simone Song, who cites 143 Bennett’s pet aversion as a big reason the unit hasn’t moved. There’s
another two-bedroom on the block, so if you know how to wheel and deal, you may be able to use it as leverage to negotiate an even better price. —
S. Jhoanna Robledo
