The vast living room offers a breathtaking exposed brick wall that spans the entire length of the living/ dining area, which is framed beautifully by the oversized windows that let in the flooding natural sun light. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, sleek modern cabinetry and stone counter tops as well as ample counter & cabinet space. The open concept kitchen, dining and living area make entertaining a breeze.
The hardwood floors throughout lead to the Queen sized secondary bedroom with access to the PRIVATE backyard garden, and a fully renovated guest bath with modern floor and wall tile and a beautiful vanity. The King sized primary suite grants ultimate privacy and offers an en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub, a gallery hallway, two exposures and its own access to the backyard garden as well! The multi-zone and central heating and cooling system, private storage room in the basement and in-unit laundry add the additional conveniences you are seeking.
The star of this unit is its sprawling split level private and serene outdoor hideaway. Offering space for a fully furnished dining and a separated outdoor living area there is room to entertain many of your favorite guests. This storybook and peaceful garden with built-in planters will be the perfect place to recharge from busy city living.
Location is prime with highly rated restaurants, shops, and entertainment all within a 5 block radius. Renowned Harlem cultural institutions and eateries like Red Rooster, Barawine, and Syliva's are in close proximity for your enjoyment. With grocery stores like Whole Foods, and coming soon- Trader Joe's and Target, there is little left to be desired in your new home!
Also near are the 2/3/ 4/5/6 trains, Marcus Garvey Park and the Metro North!
Please note: Assessment of $94.74 through May of 2022
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.