540 West 149th Street, PH

18 mo leases preferred! Located on a quiet, tree-lined stretch of West 149th Street, this mint condition, gut-renovated 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom Penthouse Duplex with MASSIVE PRIVATE OUTDOOR TERRACE and WASHER DRYER in unit offers over 1,000sqft of luxury living. With north and south-facing views, natural light pours in through the oversized windows, illuminating the exposed brick walls, white oak flooring, and white marble finishes. On the first level of this spacious penthouse, you will find a king-sized bedroom with an oversized closet, a bathroom with deep soaking tub, an additional closet with an enclosed full washer and dryer, a beautifully finished kitchen, and open living area. The kitchen is a dream of any aspiring chef: Kitchen Aid Stainless Steel five-burner range top and convection oven, Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, GE Profile dishwasher and microwave beautifully complement the White Carrara marble countertops. The second level, accessible by a full-sized staircase, is home to the primary suite. This level houses the second full-sized bathroom which features marble floor-to-ceiling tile walls, a frameless glass shower enclosure, and rain shower head. Then there is the coveted private terrace- with over 100sqft of outdoor serenity, partial views of the Hudson River, and shaded by a custom-built retractable awning complete with accent lighting. Originally built as a mansion in 1899, this boutique residence was renovated with care and attention to detail. Bike storage available in the basement and pets allowed (case by case). In addition to its beautiful finishes, this building is located near popular dining options such as the Harlem Public, The Honey Well, and The Chipped Cup and public transit (1, A, C, B, D trains)