Apartment 3B?s gut renovation reflects the historical beauty that is the area's trademark, while also incorporating the modern conveniences a buyer has come to expect in 2021 This spectacular unit is anything but "cookie cutter" with features like exposed brick accent walls in the living/dining room, crown molding, hardwood floors throughout, and custom window shutters for privacy with light still streaming through. It's recent updates include: a windowed chef?s dream kitchen boasting all stainless WOLF appliances, including a 36? 6-burner range with oversized oven and hood, 36? inset French-door refrigerator, and stainless oversized farm sink. The kitchen layout is open to the living and dining room and includes a luxurious and practical granite breakfast bar. The kitchen also boasts a glass tile backsplash, an abundance of lower and 42? high upper custom cherry cabinetry for ample storage, porcelain tile floors, and Restoration Hardware brass pendant lamps over the counter.
As you enter this 1200-square foot condo there is a coat closet in the foyer with the open kitchen on the left and living and dining areas to the right?ideal for entertaining or simply a quiet evening at home. Head down the hallway, and discover your laundry/pantry room and half bath midway to the left. All three bedrooms and full bath are nestled further toward the rear of the unit. Both baths are windowed and have porcelain tiled floors and walls (with glass tile accents), and all new fixtures.
The Bradhurst at Strivers Row was built in 1896 and converted to condominiums in 1997 is an elevator building with part time doorman, super on premises, video security, shared courtyard and is minutes to the A,B,C,D,2 and 3 trains so a quick 15 minute commute to midtown. Pets are allowed. Bike storage available. The listed common charge includes a $100 per month roof assessment that ends in August 2021.
Quick Profile
The neighborhood called West Harlem by the locals is known as Manhattanville to neighborhood newcomers. The area is culturally diverse and might be considered a microcosm of the city as a whole.
Columbia University has recently expanded into the area, which is attracting student residents from all over the world. Together with students from the City College of New York and young professionals fleeing higher prices in other neighborhoods, this influx of younger residents has brought with it more restaurants and bars on W 125th Street to serve this clientele. There are also new ventures, like a rock-climbing gym, to cater to the interests of these students and young professionals. At the same time, there are many small, family-owned shops and restaurants that have been anchors of the neighborhood for multiple generations.
The area has been through a housing upgrade, as older properties have been renovated and abandoned properties have been razed to make room for new development. There are still reasonably priced apartments available. Young professionals are finding that there is a certain cachet to living in West Harlem. It provides a convenient commute to the city and all of its amenities, while providing a sense of escape at the end of a long work day.
While rentals are popular with the student population, the young professionals are delighted to find pre-war brownstones, pre-war co-ops (including some income-capped HDFCs for lower- and middle-income buyers), and post-war condos that they can afford, although prices are rising. Some new low-rise developments, sporting virtual doormen and desired amenities, are cropping up.