Enjoy the gorgeous ambiance of this bright and airy penthouse with views of a Historical Neo-Gothic limestone church and a beautifully landscaped & quiet courtyard. The generous wall space and sizable rooms are perfect for your budding art collection and ease of furnishing. This two bedroom, two bath home features gray oak floors throughout, complementing the natural light that fills the spacious home. The open kitchen features a waterfall breakfast bar. Modern Quartz countertops and mosaic glass tile backsplash. Wood grain lower cabinetry and white, high-gloss upper cabinetry, frame a cohesive stainless steel appliance package. The premium appliance package featured exclusively in Penthouse residences includes a Liebherr refrigerator and gas range, dishwasher and microwave by Viking. Sleek bathroom finishes include Florentine Carrara porcelain wall tile and Grigio Medio porcelain tile floors. A recessed medicine cabinet and wood vanity with integrated sink complete the space.
Tech-smart details and environmentally conscious design set the tone for innovative living. WiFi enabled EcoBee smart thermostat with remote access to your cell phone. In unit Fisher & Paykel washer and dryer, and USB charging ports make for comfort and convenience. Residences are all pre-wired for cable, telephone and data. The Central Heating and cooling is provided by a vertical water source heat pump system, and energy efficient windows are comprised of double-glazed, high performance, Low-E glass.
A suite of amenities includes an attended lobby, Rooftop Terrace, Entertaining Terrace, Party Room, Children's Playroom, Fitness Center and Pet Spa. Attended parking, bike storage and private storage are also available. Located just a few blocks from the 2, 3, A, C and B trains, this is the Manhattan you didn't know you could have. Inside and out, The Rennie gives new meaning to city living.
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.