1. Los Angeles Started in New York City in the 1970s, live/work housing allows for residential use of commercial work spaces, a concept that’s spread to other cities. Built in 2011, this two-bedroom, three-bathroom loft is located downtown in the Arts District. Features of the open-floor-plan apartment include exposed brick walls, vaulted ceilings, and clerestory windows for additional light. A large glass door off the master bedroom leads to a terrace area. $1,250,000. Joshua Gaunya, Deasy/Penner & Partners, (310) 275-2223
2. New York This corner penthouse loft, in an 1872 cast-iron building, is located in America’s first live/work neighborhood, SoHo. The three-bedroom apartment has 17-foot ceilings, exposed-wood columns, hardwood floors, and a sauna. Additional work space includes a studio on the mezzanine and a large office on the ground floor. $7,500,000. Slim and Rudi Hanja, Brown Harris Stevens, (212) 317-3670
The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
4. San Francisco This two-story, 6,000-square-foot penthouse is located in the SoMa neighborhood near Yerba Buena Gardens and museums, and is close to the Ferry Market. Interior details include cement and hardwood floors, skylights, a master bath with a Jacuzzi, and an elevator. The loft comes with three parking spaces and storage space. $3,298,000. Victoria Tucker and Joan Foppiano, Pacific Union International/Top Agent Network, (415) 447-6234
5. New York This 2,769-square-foot garden duplex is located in the award-winning Chelsea Modern. The one-bedroom apartment includes an open kitchen, a master bath with a Philippe Starck tub, and gallery space. Building amenities include a rooftop terrace, a fitness center, and a 24-hour doorman. $2,495,000. Nobel Black, Corcoran Group, (212) 444-7926
6. Miami This 5,436-square-foot loft in the Performing Arts District was built in 2005. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment features custom Italian kitchen cabinets, hardwood floors, and concrete walls. Building amenities include a fitness center, a swimming pool, saunas, and parking. $2,000,000. Jocelyn Bagge, Miami Beach Real Estate Properties, (305) 333-0264
Steal of the week
7. Chicago Located in a former pencil factory built in 1920, this two-bedroom loft has 12-foot-high ceilings and 9-foot windows. The open floor plan has a kitchen with a breakfast bar and room for living- and dining-room areas. Building amenities include an exercise room and a roof deck. $335,000. Brian Guzman, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, (312) 804-5557
-
What happens to a Democratic Party without Nancy Pelosi?TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The storied former speaker of the House is set to retire, leaving congressional Democrats a complicated legacy and an uncertain future
-
The plant-based portfolio diet focuses on heart healthThe Explainer Its guidelines are flexible and vegan-friendly
-
Gregory Bovino: the officer leading Border Patrol’s aggressive tacticsIn the Spotlight He has been referred to as the Border Patrol’s ‘commander-at-large’
-
6 homes with fall foliagefeature An autumnal orange Craftsman, a renovated Greek Revival church and an estate with an orchard
-
6 trailside homes for hikersFeature Featuring a roof deck with skyline views in California and a home with access to private trails in Montana
-
6 well-crafted log homesFeature Featuring a floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace in Montana and a Tulikivi stove in New York
-
6 sporty homes with tennis courtsFeature Featuring a clay tennis court in New York and a viewing deck in California
-
6 eye-catching rounded homesFeature Featuring a central spiral staircase in Michigan and a Balinese-style estate with ocean views in Hawaii
-
6 incredible homes under $1 millionFeature Featuring a home in the National Historic Landmark District of Virginia and a renovated mid-century modern house in Washington
-
6 rustic homes on ranchesFeature Featuring copper kitchen counters in Colorado and a 380-acre property in California
-
6 sought-after homes in San FranciscoFeature Featuring a 1900 painted lady Victorian North of the Panhandle and views of the Golden Gate Bridge in Russian Hill
