Penthouse 10 is a meticulously maintained 1,060-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence perched on the top floor of this boutique, LEED-certified condominium in Harlem.
With eastern exposures, the home is filled with natural sunlight and enjoys tranquil views over the building's landscaped courtyard-creating a quiet and serene setting.
A bright, generously scaled living and dining area anchors the home and is for both everyday living and entertaining, with wide-plank white oak floors running throughout.
The chef's kitchen is outfitted with Viking and Liebherr appliances, lacquered cabinetry with LED lighting, and a Caesarstone breakfast bar, offering generous space for cooking and storage.
The residence features a thoughtfully designed split-bedroom layout that provides excellent separation between the two bedrooms.
The generous primary suite offers exceptional scale, with space for a sitting area or home office, along with excellent closet space and a well-appointed en-suite bathroom featuring porcelain finishes and a Kohler soaking tub.
Positioned on the opposite side of the home, the second bedroom is for guests, a home office, or additional living space and is served by a second full bathroom. Additional features include a washer/dryer, central air, and double-pane windows.
Residents enjoy a full-service amenity offering, including a 24-hour attended lobby, fitness center, resident lounge, media room, bicycle storage, and two levels of furnished outdoor terraces with grilling areas.
The Aurum is a LEED-certified condominium designed with sustainability in mind and features a co-generation plant and green roof. The building is moments from Central Park and Morningside Park, and is surrounded by vibrant dining, neighborhood shopping, and convenient access to multiple subway lines.
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.