Spacious, loft-like alcove studio with a defined sleeping area in a full-service luxury condominium.
This residence features soaring 13-foot ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, central air conditioning and heating, and an open kitchen with dishwasher. The expansive living and dining area is complemented by oversized west-facing windows, excellent closet space, and an in-unit washer and dryer.
Rent includes hot and cold water, cooking gas, a deeded storage cage, and two transferable bike spaces located within the same secured storage area.
Renters may not have pets per building policy.
Set within PS 90, a turn-of-the-century Gothic-style landmark designed by Charles B. J. Snyder and converted in 2010 into 75 luxury residences.
Building amenities include a part-time doorman (7 days per week), 24-hour virtual doorman, resident manager, fitness room, billiards room, media room, bike storage, cold storage, and a landscaped common garden. A parking garage is conveniently located next door.
Transportation is seamless with the 3 train just one block away and the A, C, B, and D trains at West 145th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue. The M2 bus on the corner provides direct access to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
Enjoy nearby recreation at the Frederick Johnson Tennis Courts, known locally as "The Jungle," and convenient shopping along Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Frederick Douglass Boulevard, including Super Foodtown and Fine Fare.
Tenant Fees & Requirements:
$350 application fee (non-refundable), $165 credit check per applicant, $175 move-in cleaning fee, and $750 refundable move-in deposit. Additional Domicile processing fees apply. Renters insurance and proof of professional mover's insurance are required. All fees and requirements subject to condominium approval.
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.