Located in the heart of Central Harlem between Frederick Douglass Boulevard and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard, this home has the benefits of large bedroom layouts, spacious common areas, and spectacular outdoor space. The penthouse has convertible 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms and features a fully appointed high end open kitchen with large sit-in island adjacent to the spacious living room with 12 ft ceilings. No expense was spared to customize this beautiful home designed by Danielle Colding, winner of HGTV Design Star.
Southern exposure light floods through oversized windows into the living and dining space aligned with uniquely designed sliding glass doors separating an elegant home office /bedroom with custom built-ins and custom crafted hydraulic German lift (murphy bed). The layout flows through the corridor to the master and 2nd bedrooms that allows for privacy and separation from the common areas, creating an expansive, modern residential feel.
High ceilings and plenty of light flood the master bedroom featuring fully built-out his and hers custom closets and a luxurious en suite bath with double vanity sink with storage and tiled standing shower. There is ample space for king sized bedroom set, seating area and furnishing to make it a truly luxurious master suite.
The hallway leads to the last bedroom featuring another custom closet and large floorplan with flexibility to use as bedroom, home office or multipurpose room. The secondary full bathroom has a large soaking tub and sink vanity with storage.
Beyond the spacious layout and distinctive key features of this home, this property was designed with efficiency and storage throughout. The entry hallway features a custom-built shoe closet designed to hold over 100 pairs of shoes! The deep coat closet provides plenty of space for daily use and storage. Plus, the full-sized washer and dryer is tucked away in the hallway closet converted to function as a laundry and storage room. Another large closet in the back hallway is designed for linen or multipurpose use as well.
Aside from the impressive interior, this home has one of the largest, most coveted private roof deck spaces in Central Harlem. Perfect for entertaining or relaxing, you can enjoy spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline with Southern and Western views. The Brook Landscape designed rooftop oasis features a custom-built island outdoor kitchen with gas grill (gas line linked directly to the building), refrigerator and sink. There is space for casual seating, dining table, and extra space for gardening or additional relaxation seating. As an added bonus - an 8x8 outdoor storage shed is conveniently located on the roof to store outdoor furnishings or overflow.
The best of Harlem is right around the corner with lauded neighborhood favorites including Lido, Vineteria, BLVD Bistro, Diagonal, Cecil, Clay, Double Dutch Coffee, Starbucks, Harlem Tavern and Row House directly around the corner. Whole Foods is close by along with Lenox Avenue's Restaurant Row featuring Marcus Samuelsson?s Red Rooster, Harlem Shake, Chai Wali, Corner Social and so many more amazing culinary and lifestyle destinations that make Harlem one of the New York City's most lively neighborhoods. Transportation is convenient via B/C/2/3 train at 116th St or A/D express trains to midtown in 15 minutes at 125th St. The Fitzgerald is a boutique doorman building with live-in super, bike storage, cage storage (for rent), video intercom system, and elegantly appointment lobby and hallway decor.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to reside in this truly unique and amazing home. We look forward to welcoming you - make an appointment today!
Assessment of $392.34/month until June 2022. J-51 Tax Abatement expires 2025
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.