Updated 7 years ago
Off Market
523 West 121st Street, 32
Morningside Heights, Manhattan | Amsterdam Ave & Broadway
5 Rooms2 Beds1 BathCo-op
$799,000
Maintenance$1,657
Listing Features
- Abundant Closets
- Entry Foyer
- Formal Dining Room
- High Ceilings
- Original Details
- Dishwasher
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Microwave
- Windowed Kitchen
Outdoor space and views
- North Exposure
- South Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Bike Storage
- Elevator
- Laundry Room
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed
Property Description for 523 West 121st Street, 32
GOOD MORNINGSIDE!
SOULFUL, FEEL-GOOD, PREWAR HOME
HISTORICAL DETAIL - TIMELESS RELEVANCE
In 1897, Columbia University moved to Morningside Heights. The years following that relocation brought exciting development, and a newfound residential grace to the area. In 1904, to capitalize on the housing exuberance of the day, The Spencer was designed by the prolific architect, George F. Pelham. Pelham created the Spencer to be the middle of a trio of formidable residential buildings for the West Side Construction Company (aka Axelrod Family). Pelham's creation called for comfortable, substantial homes to be constructed on what is now a handsome, leafy street with ease of access to Broadway, and right down the way from both Morningside and Riverside Parks.
Nestled in the quiet back of the Spencer (a well-served, doorman cooperative with storage/bike/laundry rooms), this terrific Edwardian 5-Room residence offers the best of two centuries: Most of this attractive home's Pre-WWI details are intact, and it also offers the comforts and conveniences of today.
With two Bedrooms, side-by-side formal Dining and Living Rooms, and a large windowed, eat-in Kitchen with granite counters, restored 1904 cabinetry and newer cabinetry, a refined foyer, and a sizable, classic windowed Bath, this soulful residence is an affordable treasure. Its hardwood floors, transom doors, high ceilings, and period woodwork are comforting, and its original layout still allows for easy living.
Sweetly situated in a pet-friendly, doorman building (one of New York's oldest cooperatives) with a resident super, this happy home — which comes with a huge private storage space — offers both convenience and character.
In 1904, George Pelham had a vision. This 5-Room beauty is part of that vision, and was built to last. In 2019, it's still so easy to love.
SOULFUL, FEEL-GOOD, PREWAR HOME
HISTORICAL DETAIL - TIMELESS RELEVANCE
In 1897, Columbia University moved to Morningside Heights. The years following that relocation brought exciting development, and a newfound residential grace to the area. In 1904, to capitalize on the housing exuberance of the day, The Spencer was designed by the prolific architect, George F. Pelham. Pelham created the Spencer to be the middle of a trio of formidable residential buildings for the West Side Construction Company (aka Axelrod Family). Pelham's creation called for comfortable, substantial homes to be constructed on what is now a handsome, leafy street with ease of access to Broadway, and right down the way from both Morningside and Riverside Parks.
Nestled in the quiet back of the Spencer (a well-served, doorman cooperative with storage/bike/laundry rooms), this terrific Edwardian 5-Room residence offers the best of two centuries: Most of this attractive home's Pre-WWI details are intact, and it also offers the comforts and conveniences of today.
With two Bedrooms, side-by-side formal Dining and Living Rooms, and a large windowed, eat-in Kitchen with granite counters, restored 1904 cabinetry and newer cabinetry, a refined foyer, and a sizable, classic windowed Bath, this soulful residence is an affordable treasure. Its hardwood floors, transom doors, high ceilings, and period woodwork are comforting, and its original layout still allows for easy living.
Sweetly situated in a pet-friendly, doorman building (one of New York's oldest cooperatives) with a resident super, this happy home — which comes with a huge private storage space — offers both convenience and character.
In 1904, George Pelham had a vision. This 5-Room beauty is part of that vision, and was built to last. In 2019, it's still so easy to love.
Building Details for 523 West 121st Street
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1926
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts6/24
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
116 St-Columbia University
0.31 miles
125 St
0.36 miles
125 St
0.37 miles
116 St
0.44 miles
Citi Bike
Morningside Dr & Amsterdam Ave
0.11 miles
Amsterdam Ave & W 119 St
0.13 miles
Morningside Heights | Manhattan
Quick Profile
Due to the large number of institutes of higher learning that are housed within its borders, most notably Columbia University, Morningside Heights has a very definite college-town vibe. It has been dubbed the “Academic Acropolis,” both for the large number of schools and for the fact that the neighborhood is built high atop the Manhattan schist bluffs that are the geological bedrock of NYC. From this vantage point, which is the highest point of land in all of Manhattan, you can take in stunning views of upper Manhattan and the Hudson River. Sunsets are especially breathtaking from Riverside Park.
Walk through Morningside Heights and you’ll see a diverse population, especially when the schools are in session. It has a generally quiet atmosphere, bounded by large green spaces, dotted with small cafes, specialty stores, and restaurants that offer all manner of international cuisine. There is a modest nightlife consisting of intimate bars and small musical venues, many of which are open to the wee hours of the morning, and frequented by students.
Housing is primarily pre-war buildings that have larger apartments and beautiful architecture clustered around Broadway. You can find affordable walk-ups in low-rise buildings on the side streets. Many of the residential buildings in the area actually are owned by Columbia University.
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OLR ID: 180532
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