Charming period details - including 9-foot ceilings, original moldings, picture rails and French doors - are enhanced by rustic 6 wide-plank pine floors that lend a warm, farmhouse-inspired character throughout. The spacious and updated kitchen is outfitted with abundant cabinetry. Last renovated in 2021, appliances include LG washer/dryer combo, GE five-burner gas stove, GE microwave and Haier refrigerator. The apartment's electrical system was also updated at that time.
Both bedrooms have courtyard views and a sense of calm. A private 3x4x7 storage unit is included with the sale, and the building welcomes pets with board approval.
Park View on Bradhurst - a pre-war HDFC co-op - abuts Jackie Robinson Park and the Bradhurst Community Garden. It allows 90% financing and moderate subletting with board approval. Residents enjoy a gym, bike storage, private courtyard, and a sun-drenched rooftop deck with stunning views. A ButterflyMX video intercom was added in 2023, the common spaces just underwent a major renovation, and a community room is in the works.
Jackie Robinson Park, a 12.77-acre urban oasis, features sports facilities, pickle ball courts, playgrounds, a bandshell and the Jackie Robinson Play Center with a pool. Designated a landmark in 2007, it underwent a $4.7 million enhancement completed in 2020.Adjacent to the building, the Bradhurst Community Garden is a haven for gardening enthusiasts.
The area is rich in culinary delights, from Lucille's to Charles Pan-Fried Chicken, alongside coffee havens like Manhattanville Coffee or Hamilton Underground. 214 Bradhurst Avenue is conveniently positioned near supermarkets and multiple subway lines including A/D/3 express trains and B/C local lines, ensuring easy access to downtown Manhattan or the Bronx. LaGuardia Airport is a convenient short drive away, and access to 87 and I-95 allow an easy escape for quick weekend getaways.
Maximum income allowed is 165% of AMI:
1 person: $187,110
2 people: $213,840
3 people: $240,570
4 people: $267,300
Flip Tax:
20% of profit for two or less years ownership
10% of profit for two to five years
5% of profit for 5+ years
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.