The corbel brackets on some of these older Harlem buildings are literally quite sculptural. Modernist will probably deem them too fussy but they seem to always fascinate those who stop and take notice. The above photo shows one of the standouts on lower ACP/7th Avenue at 112th Street and many of the elevator, prewar buildings along this strip are detailed as such.This section of ACP always seems like some unexplored European boulevard since all of the prewar buildings are intact and they face out into a massively wide, tree lined, grand avenue. Central Park is only a couple of blocks south but apparently many of these buildings are rentals, so most of the recent home sales have been focused on the brownstones located at the side streets. Photo by Ulysses
I agree. ACP from 110 to 116 is quite lovely although on closer inspection there is still quite a bit of drug dealing going on at the corners and police are always staked out at 113th and/or 114th. There is hardly any retail - last year Katrina Parris Flowers closed at 112/ACP to reopen north on Lenox. It would seem to be a perfect area for a small cafe with outdoor seating although I don't know if the area really gets enough foot traffic. But given how much the park is used, especially in the summer, it does seem viable. It certainly has tons of potential.
ReplyDeleteThere are some amazing looking apartments along ACP all the way up to 125th. Will these ever become market rate apartments? Some of the buildings rival those on the upper west side in terms of architecture.
ReplyDeleteI don't think all of the apartments on ACP are not market-rate. They're just not new condos. Why do you think none of them are market rate?
ReplyDeleteThe ones I have seen are mostly occupied by people on welfare. Really beautiful buildings, some with fine, old fashioned looking courtyards. Of course, some are probably market rate, it just seems like the vast majority I have seen are not. Would be nice to see some active retail along ACP also.
ReplyDeleteI was thrilled to scroll down & see my building! Yes, the prewars are wonderful. And this particular one is a condo. Directly accross the street, on ACP, is another condo building. Since most of our prewars have actual living space on the ground floor, we don't attrack much retail. I was sorry to see Katrina's go - but we either go to 8th or Lenox for shopping.
ReplyDeletePrices here are very much market rate. Check Streeteasy & type in West 112th St.
Does anyone have details on that fine building on the Northeast corner of 116th and Seventh. The building with the fabulous courtyard? An older gentleman told me once it was designed by the same architect as the Dakota. It really is a pretty building.
ReplyDeleteGraham Court. Built in 1901 by the Astor family. The architects were Clinton & Russell. I don't know if they were also the architects for the Dakota.
ReplyDeleteBut I know that they were the architects for the Apthorp - another awesome building.
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ReplyDeleteThanks!!
I know that several buildings along ACP between 110 and 116 are HDFC co-ops - they are fairly well maintained - it really depends on the individual co-op boards. There is an interesting story regarding 1845 - 1851 ACP that I read about through a Google search. If you pass by those beautiful buildings you will see a sign that says "Don't Rent Here, Don't Buy Here" - it's too long to go into the story but if you want to read about it just do a search for the address.
ReplyDeleteYes. They are directly across from me. Central Park Plaza Condo. Very nicely redone. I don't think they are an HDFC building and my building isn't either but the building on the corner of 112th & 7th, South side, is.
ReplyDeleteI read that article on Central Park Plaza - he just finished a building on the corner of St. Nick & 112th - also looks nice.
I pass Graham Court every day. It is one of the buildings that got me wondering whether it is market rate or not. For me, it is one of the more spectacular buildings in Harlem and would be a joy to call home (if of course you have a fair opportunity to get in).
ReplyDeleteCheck out the past post with interior photos of Graham Court:
ReplyDeletehttp://harlembespoke.blogspot.com/search?q=graham+court
Ulysses - site not click-a-ble. Please try again. I'd love to see interior of Graham Court.
ReplyDeleteGot there thru cut & past. Wow! Gorgeous details. And your article underneath is about the Apthrop!
ReplyDeleteThank you!