On the 2nd Floor, Unit 1B at 52 Convent Ave is a luxury 1-bed 1-bath apartment in a fairly new condo building that uses European numbering. Very close to Columbia University, The City College of New York, and the Manhattan School of Music.
The open kitchen gives way to a large living/dining room area, offering endless furniture placement possibilities. Spanning the width of the entire room, almost 20 feet of windows frame the tree-lined street outside. The warm hues of the Brazilian oak floors complement the striking quartz kitchen countertops, blending the sumptuous new and old styles of Manhattan living. The kitchen, designed by the celebrated Fisher Paykel brand (est. 1934), offers a cohesive and attractive appliance package. The sleek, contemporary light wood cabinetry with concealed pulls is complemented by the gorgeous quartz countertops and the impressive kitchen backsplash. The Bedroom is very spacious, enjoys a tree-lined street view, and is complete with a walk-in closet! The bathroom is bright and pristine, offering a soaking tub and floor-to-ceiling Bianco Dolomite marble walls. The grey porcelain floor provides a comfortable, spa-like experience. A wall-mounted Madeli vanity is equipped with a generous medicine cabinet, affording ample storage space.
This residence is comfortable, beautiful, and supremely livable, including a vented In-Unit Washer/Dryer, zoned climate control, and plentiful storage for all your needs. Sitting at the corner of 130th Street and Convent Ave, 52 Convent enjoys exceptional light and air and is designed with modern conveniences.
Building Amenities include a fitness room, landscaped ground-floor rear yard with BBQ, children's playroom, virtual doorman, secured package room, bike storage, and private storage for rent (about $100/month).
A, B, C, D, and 1 trains are just minutes from the doorstep. Close to several parks, including Saint Nicholas Park & Morningside Park. Nearby arts and culture include The Factory District, Apollo Theater, and Studio Museum. Nightlife and restaurants include Maison Harlem, Showman's Jazz Club, Sylvia's, Red Rooster, Corner Social, and Michelin-rated Sushi Inoue. Food shopping gems such as Fairway and Whole Foods Market are located a few blocks away.
There is a 421-A tax abatement until 2034. There is a monthly assessment of $84 till the end of 2026.
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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.