Entering through your private foyer, your eyes are immediately drawn through the living & dining area to the bright & open chef’s kitchen that leads to the private backyard. The living room is accented with an original decorative fireplace and open to the dining area, able to provide seating for 10 guests. There is also an added powder room and additional storage space tucked away under the staircase.
The eat-in kitchen was recently renovated, including all new top of the line stainless steel appliances, including Subzero fridge, Bosch oven & microwave, Bertazzoni 6 burner gas stove, Perlick wine fridge, Ceaserstone countertops, pantry, and breakfast bar. Enjoy your morning coffee gazing out the floor to ceiling windows out into the private yard and soaking in the sunlight pouring in.
Making your way up to the third floor by the restored wood staircase, you enter into a second living area with oversized bay windows, letting in Southern light and a stunning decorative fireplace. There is also the first bedroom with en-suite bathroom on this floor, currently being utilized as an office space.
The fourth floor includes the primary suite and a third bedroom. The primary suite overlooks the private yard and showcases an original decorative fireplace with colorful mosaic tiles. It also includes a walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom with standing shower and Whitehaus toilet & Kohler fixtures.
The fifth floor includes the fourth and fifth bedrooms, both embodying an overabundance of natural light, hardwood floors, closets, and a shared bathroom with tub & shower. Also found on this floor is a separate laundry room with skylight and top of the line Electrolux W/D, storage and an additional utility sink.
With a sense of privacy and true feeling of “home”, a super convenient location, easy access to the A,B,C, D, and 1 trains, and many dining & cafe options, this remarkable property has it all! Originally built in 1893, and recently updated with a new kitchen, new backyard & added deck, added powder room, and many more. This townhouse can be rented furnished. Sorry no pets permitted.
Quick Profile
Primarily a residential neighborhood, Hamilton Heights has a mix of brownstones, walk-ups and older apartment buildings, together with more luxurious apartment and condo buildings situated along Riverside Drive. Known for being a working class neighborhood in the past, now there are many artists, teachers and actors making their homes in Hamilton Heights.
Hamilton Heights has a diverse population that prides itself on being a tight-knit community, one where neighbors know and respect one another, work together on issues that confront the community, support each other in difficult times, and spend time together socializing at block and seasonal parties.
Although there are many types of public transportation available, the area subway stops may require a bit of a walk, so you will need to plan for this time in your commute.
Hamilton Heights has a definite family-oriented vibe, and there are many playgrounds and activities for children. Additionally, you can find child daycare at reasonable prices. Riverbank State Park has many activities and recreational opportunities geared toward children.
Although there are plentiful places to shop for groceries, everything from the bigger national chains to the neighborhood bodegas and delis, they are starting to show the impact of gentrification in the higher prices they are charging, especially for organic products.