Residence D1 is a bright and oversized 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment that is perfectly situated in the heart of Central Harlem. The home is in excellent condition and offers high ceilings, hardwood floors, built-in AC units, and an abundance of storage space throughout.
Enter through the dramatic gallery hall and into the spacious living and dining area that boasts sunny southern exposures and is perfect for entertaining. Off the dining area is the large, windowed kitchen that features a breakfast bar and is equipped with updated appliances including a refrigerator/freezer by Avanti, dishwasher and a brand-new washer dryer by GE, and a newly installed electric range oven by Samsung. Additional kitchen features include Grey Quartz countertops and an abundance of cabinet space for extra storage.
The primary bedroom offers a generous layout to accommodate a king-size bed and features a large double closet with built-in, overhead storage. The secondary bedroom is right next door and also offers a generous layout and built-in overhead storage. This room can easily be used as a home office or a nursery. Down the hall is the bathroom that features timeless white subway tiles throughout, a large vanity with additional storage, and a deep soaking tub.
139 West 142nd Street is a charming, prewar cooperative and is conveniently located near all your local amenities, shopping and restaurants including Ponty Bistro, Mr. Leroy's, and Manhattanville Coffee. Enjoy the added convenience of having a live-in super, as well as bicycle storage in the basement. The building is also pet-friendly and offers close proximity to the A/C/3 trains and the M102 and M101 bus services. Please note that the building has just installed a brand-new boiler located in the building's basement.
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.