An unparalleled residence with 10-foot ceilings situated on the southwest corner of the building, this light-filled apartment was completely gut-renovated just a few years ago. No detail was overlooked, from the almost countless custom-fitted closets and storage, brand-new solid oak floors, low-level Venetian plaster walls and every modern convenience one could desire.
The amazing chef's open windowed kitchen includes top-of-the-line appliances: four Miele ovens, Wolf stovetop, two SubZero refrigerators and two Miele dishwashers; Seimatic cabintry; under-cabinet lighting; an expansive breakfast bar and additional eat-in area, plus an enormous adjacent separate dining room. Sunlight abounds throughout the day in the sitting room, home office and formal living room courtesy of the walls of windows and all four exposures. All of which continues down the beautiful extra-wide hallway that opens to a tranquil wing with four generously-proportioned bedrooms and three full baths, including an incomparable 800-SF master suite, complete with a wood-burning fireplace, large windowed dressing room/walk-in closet, and gorgeous Carrera marble spa bath with a Jacuzzi tub, separate water closet, and double rain-head steam shower.
Thoughtfully designed for entertaining and family life, other hallmarks of this exceptional residence include state-of-the-art Crestron lighting and A/V systems throughout, automated solar and blackout shades, new sound-proof windows, a huge playroom/cinema room with a 120-foot motorized retractable movie screen, fully-equipped private gym with a full bath and steam room, separate laundry room with oversized LG Signature washer and dryer units, and a climate-controlled 1000 bottle wine cellar.
This rare prewar condo features a part-time doorman (Monday to Friday 8AM to 9PM and Saturday 9AM to 7PM) as well as video intercom service, free private storage, common bike room, fitness room, and children's playroom. The well-maintained building is located on a beautiful tree-lined street just two blocks north of Central Park, the Harlem Meer, Lasker Pool/Rink and the serene North Woods. Columbia University and City College of New York are nearby, as well as the 2/3, B and C trains, several excellent charter schools, and some of the area's best restaurants, such as the delectable Levain Bakery, The Cecil, and Amy Ruth's. Also available for sale for $6,995,000. Pets available case-by-case. Experience downtown living for a fraction of the cost in this ever-evolving and vibrant Central Park North/South Harlem neighborhood! Also available for sale for $6,995,000.
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.