{"id":347583,"date":"2025-12-17T01:37:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T01:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/what-is-a-classic-six-apartment-and-why-is-it-so-desirable\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T01:37:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T01:37:14","slug":"what-is-a-classic-six-apartment-and-why-is-it-so-desirable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=347583","title":{"rendered":"What is a &#8216;classic six&#8217; apartment, and why is it so desirable?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-32009544-7fff-397d-f470-5acfdd765ba6\">If you\u2019re drawn to New York City\u2019s older prewar buildings, you\u2019re probably a fan of the classic six. These apartments boast high ceilings and decorative details like plaster moldings\u2014and, as the name suggests, a layout with six separate rooms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-32009544-7fff-397d-f470-5acfdd765ba6\">A classic six <\/span>also typically includes other coveted features, such as large rooms, wood floors, solid-core doors, and fireplaces. And<span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">\u00a0they can offer the flexibility<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brickunderground.com\/buy\/nyc-units-with-flexible-layouts\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0<\/a>to accommodate a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brickunderground.com\/buy\/how-to-find-apartment-for-sale-rent-with-home-office-WFH-nyc\" target=\"_blank\">home office<\/a>\u00a0or expand a smaller kitchen, which is<\/span>\u00a0hard to find in many new developments or refurbished buildings.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">These types of apartments are mostly found on Manhattan\u2019s Upper East and Upper West sides, with a smattering in Brooklyn.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-32009544-7fff-397d-f470-5acfdd765ba6\">In this\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brickunderground.com\/buy-curious\">Buy Curious series,<\/a> Marcy Sigler, a broker at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.compass.com\/\"> Compass,<\/a>\u00a0explained the benefits and drawbacks of buying\u2014and living in\u2014a classic six.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-32009544-7fff-397d-f470-5acfdd765ba6\">[Editor&#8217;s note: An earlier version of this post was published in October 2024. We are presenting it with updated information for December 2025.]<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-32009544-7fff-397d-f470-5acfdd765ba6\">The question:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-32009544-7fff-397d-f470-5acfdd765ba6\">I\u2019ve been looking at apartment listings, and I keep running into the phrase \u201cclassic six\u201d (and &#8220;classic five,&#8221; &#8220;classic seven,&#8221; and so on). What exactly does that mean, and why is it desirable? Will I pay more to live in one? Where are they located?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-32009544-7fff-397d-f470-5acfdd765ba6\">The reality:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-32009544-7fff-397d-f470-5acfdd765ba6\">This term refers to a prewar apartment with six rooms, generally including the kitchen and bedrooms, and excluding the bathrooms, pantries, and entrance galleries, Sigler explained.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-uw-rm-mod=\"\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-32009544-7fff-397d-f470-5acfdd765ba6\">A classic six has a living room, a formal dining room with a window, a separate kitchen (usually with a window), two full bedrooms, and\u00a0<\/span><span data-uw-rm-mod=\"\">what was previously a live-in staff room\u2014traditionally located off the kitchen with its own full bathroom or half-bath. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"align-center\">\n<fieldset class=\"media-default--caption ff-europa fw-700 js-form-item form-item js-form-wrapper form-wrapper mb-3\">\n<legend> <span class=\"fieldset-legend\"\/><\/legend>\n<div class=\"fieldset-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-image-caption field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden field__items\">\n<p>Caption<\/p>\n<div class=\"field__item\">\n<p>Unit\u00a0#5E at 194 Riverside Dr. on the Upper West Side has a classic six layout with three full bedrooms and two baths. The 2,200-square-foot unit needs a renovation and is listed for $2.8 million.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-uw-rm-mod=\"\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-32009544-7fff-397d-f470-5acfdd765ba6\">A classic five lacks the staff room, while a classic seven has an extra bedroom, and the rare classic eight has an additional small room.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-2303f7fa-7fff-1486-de7e-2c79ba12365c\">What are classic sixes like?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-2303f7fa-7fff-1486-de7e-2c79ba12365c\">These apartments are known for quintessential prewar features, such as oak floors, thick walls, solid-core doors, generous room proportions, a dining room, and the ultimate status symbol\u2014a working wood-burning fireplace (though in updated iterations, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brickunderground.com\/improve\/wood-burning-fireplace-alternatives-electric-alcohol-fuel-for-nyc-apartment-and-what-they-cost\">fireplace might be electric<\/a> or decorative).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-2303f7fa-7fff-1486-de7e-2c79ba12365c\">Where can you find a classic six?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-2303f7fa-7fff-1486-de7e-2c79ba12365c\">You&#8217;ll often find classic apartments in co-op buildings that date back to the 1920s through 1940, primarily on the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, according to Sigler.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-2303f7fa-7fff-1486-de7e-2c79ba12365c\">That said, developers of new construction are incorporating some of classic six details into projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-2303f7fa-7fff-1486-de7e-2c79ba12365c\">\u201cIn recent years, developers of\u00a0condo buildings\u00a0like<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.520parkavenue.com\/\"> 520 Park Ave.<\/a> in Lenox Hill and<a href=\"https:\/\/streeteasy.com\/building\/220-central-park-south-new_york\"> 220 Central Park South<\/a> in Midtown have co-opted the classic layout, combining those old-school embellishments with modern extras like garages, gyms, pools, and screening rooms,\u201d she said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The same applies to developments in Brooklyn, notably <a href=\"https:\/\/streeteasy.com\/building\/front-york\">Front &amp; York <\/a>in DUMBO and <a href=\"https:\/\/streeteasy.com\/building\/11-hoyt\">11 Hoyt <\/a>in Downtown Brooklyn.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-2303f7fa-7fff-1486-de7e-2c79ba12365c\">\u201cSo\u00a0if you&#8217;re enamored with\u00a0the prewar style, you don\u2019t have to confine your search to decades-old buildings\u2014or pass a co-op board,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-01501c82-7fff-8716-2aad-d2892ec5518a\">How many classic sixes are currently on the market?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>A StreetEasy keyword for classic six apartments turned up listings primarily in Uptown Manhattan: 11 on the Upper East Side and 14 on the Upper West Side, with prices ranging from $1.15 million to $4.5 million. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-01501c82-7fff-8716-2aad-d2892ec5518a\">Why would someone want to buy a classic six?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-01501c82-7fff-8716-2aad-d2892ec5518a\">The pros of purchasing a classic six include high ceilings of at least nine feet and prewar details such as plaster moldings and cornices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-01501c82-7fff-8716-2aad-d2892ec5518a\">Some people also appreciate that classic sixes have defined living areas. The apartment is typically divided into three zones\u2014public (living room, dining room, library), private (bedrooms), and so-called staff quarters (including the kitchen).\u00a0Hallways usually separate these areas and help define the zones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-e75a0037-7fff-e711-d46d-4e2727055441\">What are the disadvantages of buying a classic six?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-e75a0037-7fff-e711-d46d-4e2727055441\">A classic six can make you feel somewhat boxed in, so many New Yorkers prefer open plans with fewer walls and living spaces that feel more expansive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-e75a0037-7fff-e711-d46d-4e2727055441\">\u201cThe lack of an open layout could be a downside if you have small children you want to keep an eye on,\u201d Sigler said. However, class six apartments are often renovated to create a great room with a combined living and dining area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-uw-rm-mod=\"\">Finally, while a so-called staff room\u00a0<span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">may have served a useful purpose when the apartment was built, it is now likely marketed as a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brickunderground.com\/buy\/how-to-find-apartment-for-sale-rent-with-home-office-WFH-nyc\" target=\"_blank\">home office\u00a0<\/a><\/span>or a guest bedroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Want to see if classic six-style living appeals to you? Check out these\u00a0apartments currently on the market.<\/p>\n<p>Features of this\u00a0newly renovated unit include parquet floors, marble baths, central air with multiple zones, a separate laundry area with a washer and dryer, abundant storage space, grand foyer, and sunlit living room with decorative fireplace. The windowed chef&#8217;s kitchen is open to the formal dining room and has high-end appliances, materials, and a large pantry. Both bedrooms have en suite baths, including the smaller one; the staff room is currently being used an a home office, with an adjoining full bath. The $3.495 million listing in a full-service 1925 building with 22 units on 14 stories. Maintenance is $5,394 per month.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On the market for $2.5 million and with $3,453 in monthly maintenance, this renovated, high-floor classic six co-op features Hudson River views, high ceilings, and prewar details throughout. The\u00a0living room and adjacent dining area are framed by French doors; the windowed chef&#8217;s kitchen has stone countertops and stainless steel appliances. The corner primary ensuite bedroom includes three exposures. With 49 units across 15 stories, the 1925 building offers a 24\/7 attended lobby, live-in super, bike and storage rooms, central laundry, and furnished roof deck.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This light-filled classic six, created by combining two apartments, includes a foyer, living room with a wet bar and kitchenette, and separate\u00a0kitchen and dining area. The primary suite occupies its own private wing, featuring an expansive layout, two walk-in closets, and windowed bathroom.\u00a0It is listed for $1.995 million, with monthly maintenance of $4,987. Built in 1928, the 16-story Chelsea Court Towers has 74 units, a part-time doorman, live-in superintendent, central laundry room, private storage, roof deck with panoramic Hudson River and city views, and bicycle room.<\/p>\n<p>Recently renovated with prewar details and luxury finishes, this classic six is on the market for $1.65 million. It comprises a\u00a0semi-private landing (shared with one other apartment) leading to a foyer with a coat closet and gallery; a spacious living room overlooking a courtyard; a large formal dining room connecting to a butler\u2019s pantry; and a high-end kitchen with extensive storage and high-end appliances. The corner primary suite includes an en-suite bath; the former staff room is used as a home office; and the service entrance handles mail, deliveries, and refuse. Monthly maintenance is $4,494. The 14-story, 50-unit building, dating to 1927, has a full-time doorman, live-in super, bike storage, and available storage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This duplex classic six, created by combining two units, is accessed by a semi-private elevator landing on both floors.\u00a0A grand foyer leads into a double-height living room with a leaded-glass window and wood-burning fireplace and an adjoining dining room. The updated kitchen includes a breakfast room with Miele washer\/dryer. A staff bedroom with an en-suite bath completes the main floor. Upstairs, a home office overlooks the living room. The primary ensuite bedroom has a dressing room and custom closets; a second bedroom also has an ensuite bath. It is located in a 12-story, 61-unit, circa 1929 co-op across from the Whitney Museum and has a 24-hour doorman, resident manager, newly updated gym, private storage, and bike storage. The asking price is $4.5 million, with $3,545 in monthly maintenance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-protip\"><label>Pro Tip<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-protip-inner\">\n<div class=\"inside\"><span class=\"intro\">Pro Tip:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"inline-protip-editable\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forest-decor.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"beautiful wooden cutting board with personalized messaging\" border=\"0\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"98007347-46ab-43ed-8e1f-4b96fa141b7a\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brickunderground.com\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/forest-decor.jpg\" style=\"float: right; max-width: 110px;\" class=\"align-right\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/a>And if someone you know just closed on their dream classic six, consider marking the event by getting them one of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forest-decor.com\/\">personalized gifts for new houses<\/a>\u00a0from Forest Decor!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-uw-rm-sr=\"\"><em>Previous versions of this article included reporting and writing by Leah Hochbaum Rosner.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re drawn to New York City\u2019s older prewar buildings, you\u2019re probably a fan of the classic six. 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