The open living room, dining room, and eat-in kitchen occupy the parlor level of the home, accented by large windows letting in plenty of light through their eastern and western exposures. Quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, full stainless steel GE appliance package, and ample cupboard storage provide generous cooking space around a large almost 10ft island, perfect for gatherings.
The home's second-floor primary suite is fully sound-proofed and boasts a large bedroom and a luxurious fully built-out 9ft pass-through closet with ambient lighting, leading to the expansive en suite bathroom. The primary bath offers a brightly lit double vanity, an oversized rainfall shower, a toilet, a heated towel rack, and radiant flooring. The third floor features two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a laundry room with a side-by-side LG front-load washer and dryer.
The home's fourth level, a new addition to the structure, offers a versatile bonus space. Featuring a soundproof surround, wet bar with a beverage/wine refrigerator, ice maker, sink,
dishwasher, and storage, the bonus room can accommodate a variety of needs. A half-bath can be found on this level and sliding glass doors off the main space lead to your private rooftop terrace spanning 244 sf-a perfect spot to relax and watch the sunset.
The garden floor features a private entrance from Manhattan Avenue and access through the main interior staircase. Configured as a recreation room with a full bathroom that contains a curbless shower, and an additional office/den, this level offers direct access to the backyard. The garden level can serve as a large private space or a communal room for friends and family to enjoy.
Situated on a tree-lined block in the charming community neighboring Morningside Park, the residence also offers easy access to the 2, 3, B, and C subway lines and multiple bus lines, including the M116 and M2. Central Park and Marcus Garvey Park are also nearby. Columbia University is on the other side of Morningside Park. Great restaurants and shopping are all around.
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.