Conveniently located at 307 West 136th Street, this townhouse is on a serene and picturesque block, just moments away from the renowned Striver's Row Historic District and the beautiful Saint Nicholas Park. Spanning over 4,000 square feet of interior space, with an additional 867 square feet outside, this residence offers an abundance of living space.
Once inside, discover a tastefully designed upper triplex, featuring five bedrooms, four full baths, and an additional half bath. The parlor level welcomes you with an open concept layout, adorned with captivating original details, including a mirror with a bench, a striking floor-to-ceiling mahogany centerpiece in the living room, and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light. The well-appointed chef's kitchen is a chef's dream, complete with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a generously sized island. Adjacent to the kitchen, an expansive deck awaits, providing a perfect setting for relaxation and entertainment.
Ascend to the third floor to discover the primary suite, a haven of luxury boasting an oversized marble bathroom with both a shower and a tub. This floor also offers another full bedroom and bath. The top floor features three additional bedrooms, two full baths, and a skylight that bathes the space in warm, natural light.
Adding further versatility, the garden-level apartment showcases its own private entrance, an open-concept kitchen/living area, a spacious bedroom, and a full bathroom. Further possibilities to use this part of the home as an in-law home, guest apartment, separate large home office, staff quarters. The finished rec-room below can be either rented along with the garden-level apartment for additional income or reserved exclusively for the owner, with its separate private access.
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.