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It goes without saying that most (if not all) New Yorkers appreciate a nice view--especially since so many of us stare out at airshafts and brick walls. For this edition of "Would You Rather," we decided to find out the kinds of views New Yorkers covet most--city, park or river "vu"?

• City: "I'd rather have full, open city views than any partial river or park view. Even if it's a full view of a green park or the river, the city view is so pretty at night, and makes you feel part of this vibrant city." -Fe, Morningside Heights
• City: "I'd love city views like you see in movies. I'd like them to be like what you'd see from Top of the Rock. Actually you see the park then, too, but it looks more like a mini golf course. I like being in the park, but above the city." -Ryan, Upper West Side

It took F'd in Park Slope founder Erica Reitman a few steps to get to Park Slope, Brooklyn.

She grew up in the suburbs of Long Island, moved with her family to Florida when she was 13 (which she describes as the equivalent of hell on earth), went on to college in Washington, D.C., then moved to L.A. for a few years, and then Manhattan, before moving to Park Slope in 2006.

Reitman fell in love with Park Slope after visiting some friends in the neighborhood. She and her husband were eager to ditch the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, so Brooklyn seemed like a great choice.

Reitman lamented the lack of a snarky, Park Slope-centric blog, so she founded one in November 2008. It's a pretty brutally honest take on the neighborhood of Park Slope and the residents…who are described endearingly as whiney and know-it-all.

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Two apartments are currently for sale at The Dorilton, a 13-story landmarked co-op on West 71st Street built in 1902.

 

It's hard to beat the charm of a landmarked building. Many boast beautiful architectural details (no cookie-cutters here), historical relevance and stronger bones than newer construction. 

Yet landmark buildings--those that have been deemed by the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission to have special historical, cultural or aesthetic value--come with some limitations that may concern even the most passionate prospective pre-war purchasers.

Here's what to consider when buying in a prewar landmark building.

This two-bedroom, two-bath at 225 East 6th Street is well situated for those who like to get out and party.

If you love nightlife and eating out, you might want to seriously check out this $5,000/month no-fee two-bedroom in the heart of the East Village -- on East 6th Street between Second and Third Avenues. We doubt it's that big (East Village apartments rarely are), but it's probably ideal for those who want to be near bars and restaurants galore. It's available July 5.

Pros: The apartment has two bathrooms (one with a soaking tub) and the building has a doorman, an elevator (not as common as you might think in the area), and a package room. The (small) island kitchen lends an open feeling.

Cons: There are no photos of the bedrooms, so we're guessing they're on the smaller side.

No-Fee Rental of the Week showcases an apartment that’s currently on the market and is being offered with no broker fee (otherwise known as the holy grail of New York City rentals). For tips on how to find more no-fee apartments, check out the The 8 best websites for finding a no-fee apartment in NYC and our Guerrilla Guide series.

Kick back, relax and enjoy the view from the roof deck of this $925k two-bedroom, one-bathroom co-op in Brooklyn Heights. You’ll have treetop and brownstone views from the bedroom, too. 

Want a relatively move-in ready apartment with a view of everything NYC has to offer? We don’t blame you. And you’re apparently not the only one: this week’s edition of StreetEasy’s Most Wanted--the 10 sales listings StreetEasy users saved more often than any others this week--highlights three renovated apartments with views for nearly any taste. 

Let's start with the $925k two-bedroom, one-bathroom co-op on Hicks Street and State Street in Brooklyn Heights features a 350-square-foot private terrace (pictured) with views of the city skyline and the harbor.