OPEN HOUSE, Sunday, September 13th from 1:00-3:00 PM. The other Strivers' Row house currently on sale is picture-perfect with an asking price that has been cut by 25% in the past five months. For $2.2 million, this completely gut-renovated, pre-war building has the newness of any condo on the market but all the charm one would expect from a historic home. Mouldings, marble fireplaces, all brand new floors, a patio out back, and the one single thing that sets it above the rest: a personal parking garage. All of the Strivers' Row homes had personal carriage yards that are used today as garage space. The other thing is that this side of the street was designed by McKim, Mead and White, the star architects of their time and the ones responsible for Columbia University and the Washington Square Arch. The closest subway is a five-minute walk to the 135th Street B,C at St. Nicholas, a local train.
Looks very nice, but I have to say, taking out the walls downstairs is a bad idea. We live in a similar house in London and it feels like living in a hallway. Especially in the winter it makes the living room very unwelcoming and not cosy. I am glad we are soon moving back to house with walls.
ReplyDeleteYes, most Americans are obsessed with open spaces. At Harlem Bespoke, we are a little old-fashioned and also appreciate having smaller appointed rooms rather than one big space. Regardless, having a house in such pristine condition and at this price point in Manhattan is unheard of even in this economy.
ReplyDeleteLooking at houseprices in New York, they do seem rather cheap compared to London and very lovely. I am not sure if Harlem is an expensive neighbourhood or not, but it certainly looks great. The right mix of greenery, shops and bars and close to central park as well. I am always looking forward to your posts on here.
ReplyDeleteHarlem is cheap in comparison to downtown Manhattan which is five times more expensive. There are many green side streets and lovely historic architecture up town but also abandoned buildings and more than a few open lots. Harlem is going through another phase of growth and those who invest in it see the potential and beauty. All the historic homes can become world class dwellings but there still is a stigma of old stereotypes about the neighborhood that prevent many folks from even considering moving uptown. In our opinion, we are glad that truly open minded folk are moving into the neighborhood and that the conservative types are staying away.
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