EAT: LOBSTER ROLLS AT HARLEM SHAKE

Harlem Bespoke:  Uptown's biggest restaurant week is now going on until September 1st so we decided to highlight some of the great specials happening all over Harlem.   Each local eatery has come up with their own unique way to celebrate for the big event and there are some enticing offerings to experience for every occasion.  Make sure check out your favorite spot this week!

Harlem Shake has added a lobster roll on to the menu and HRW is the perfect time to try this new offering at the retro restaurant by the Mount Morris Park Historic District on Lenox and the corner of West 124th Street.  Get the Main Lobster Roll and a draft beer for $20 which is probably one of the better deals to be had this summer.  A lobster roll usually goes for $18 a la carte so this might just be the best way to enjoy the seasonal favorite.  This is the last weekend to order the special so be sure to drop by Harlem Shake to try it out.   More on Harlem Restaurant week can be found in our past post: LINK

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BESPOKE KIDS: THE BILLION OYSTER PROJECT

Saturday, September 7th, 12:00PM–2:00PM,  The Billion Oyster Project at The Baylander, West Harlem Piers on the Hudson at 125th Street.  Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!  Oysters are the green way to filter New York waterways and used to be one of the most abundant species with the local ecosystem.  The Billion Oyster Project has been successfully re-introducing the bivalves back in the greater New York Harbor and has a goal of one billion oysters in the waters by the time 2035 rolls around.  More details at the city parks site: LINK

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DWELL: 104 WEST 120TH STREET ON THE MARKET

Harlem Bespoke:  A gut renovated 18-foot-wide historic brownstone in the Mount Morris Park Historic District has arrived on the market for $3.995 million.  The 2-family building has a rental apartment at the garden level and there is about 4,289 square foot of space with seriously contemporary finishes.  This location is also close to the many restaurants on Lenox, the express 2,3 trains and the new Whole Foods on 125th Street.  Hitting close to the $4 million price point is the premium these days but townhouses within Mount Morris Park are also usually in high demand.  More photos on the broker site: LINK

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SHOP: THE MORNINGSIDE PARK FARMERS MARKET

Harlem Bespoke: The Morningside Park Farmers Market at 110th Street by Manhattan Avenue has really grown over the past decade and has become quite popular on Saturdays during the year.  We walked by last weekend and noticed not only big crowds but also double the amount of vendors from past seasons.  There are of course a lot of fresh local produce to choose from but newer merchants also sell fresh-cut flowers, baked goods, specialty beverages, coffee and even kimchi.  Fruit and vegetables will always at the market but there is a rotating list of specialty vendors so check out what's new on the official Down To Earth Markets website: LINK

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SEE: AROUND HARLEM THIS WEEKEND

Harlem Bespoke: Keep it all uptown and help out Harlem's great local businesses over the weekend.  Below is the Bespoke list of what is new and notable in the north neighborhoods to try out this upcoming weekend. 

The last weekend to experience Harlem Restaurant Week: LINK

Saturday Morningside Farmers Market at 110th and Manhattan: LINK

Reserving a spot at Harlem's only Michelin Star restaurant: LINK

Checking out the new Mountain Bird location on 2nd Avenue and 111th: LINK

Dinner at Archer & Goat on Lenox by 119th Street: LINK

Weekend lunch at Teranga on 110th Street and Fifth Avenue: LINK

The Jackie Robinson exhibit at Museum of the City of New York: LINK

Grabbing brunch at Ruby's Vintage on ACP by 137th Street: LINK

Visiting Ploughshares Coffee on Amsterdam and 126th Street: LINK

Checking out the new Pizza by Lucille's on Macomb and 150th: LINK

Weekend dinners at Belle on ACP 7th Avenue by 139th Street: LINK

Crafted rice bowls at Field Trip on Lenox by 116th Street: LINK

Asian pub grub at The Expat on the corner of Tiemann and Claremont: LINK

Drinks at Sugar Monk on Frederick Douglass by 123rd Street: LINK

Cold brew coffee at Little Bean on St. Nicholas and 111th Street: LINK

Coffee at Lucille's on Macombs Place and 150th Street: LINK

Cocktails and small bites at L'Argot on Hamilton Place: LINK

Coffee and ambiance at Common Good on FDB by 149th Street: LINK

Arepas and drinks at Barepas on Amsterdam by 148th street: LINK

Ethiopian cuisine at Benyam on FDB by 149th Street: LINK

Burgers, shakes and fries at Shake Shack on 125th Street: LINK

Drinks at Boxers Washington Heights on Broadway by 159th: LINK

Pizza Happy Hour on the weekends at Uncle Tony's by 139th Street: LINK

More drinks at the new Harlem Ale House on 127th Street: LINK

Tasting tacos in East Harlem at La Chula on 116th Street: LINK

Hanging out at the Bierstrasse beer garden on 12th Avenue: LINK

Coffee and donuts at Shuteye on 116th between Lenox and 7th Ave: LINK

Cocktails at Hexagon Lounge on 142nd Street by Edgecombe: LINK

Visiting Bo's Bagels on 116th early in the morning before they sell out: LINK

Trying out the brunch burger at RDV on FDB by West 112th Street: LINK

Discovering Japanese style crepes at Crepe Master on 116th: LINK

Tasting ice cream at Sugar Hill Creamery on Lenox by 119th: LINK

Dinner service at Clay on Manhattan Avenue and 123rd Street: LINK 

Drinks at the new Honeywell in Hamilton Heights on Broadway: LINK

Eating hand-made tacos at the Oso on Amsterdam and 140th Street: LINK

Discovering the East Harlem Bottling Co. on Lexington by 107th Street: LINK

Seafood and craft cocktails at  B2 Harlem on West 119th: LINK

Trying out southern whiskey at Uptown Bourbon by 152nd Street: LINK

Slurping up authentic ramen at R.O.K.C on Broadway by 141st Street: LINK

Brunch or dinner at Sottocasa Pizzeria on Lenox by 121st Street: LINK

Eating great Italian at Fumo on Amsterdam and 139th Street: LINK

Destination worthy brunch at Solomon & Kuff on 12th Avenue: LINK

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REMEMBER: POLO GROUNDS AT MORRIS-JUMEL MANSION

Harlem Bespoke: A new exhibit on the former Polo Grounds stadium has debuted at the Morris-Jumel Mansion at 65 Jumel Terrace, between 160th and 161st Street. Below is some of the historty that can be found on the MJM site about the legendary uptown sporting arena:  

Since its construction in 1765, the Morris-Jumel Mansion has witnessed countless changes to the property and built environment. The original estate stretched from the Hudson to Harlem Rivers before being sold in parcels at various points throughout the 19th century and incorporated in the city grid. In 1890, the third incarnation of the Polo Grounds rose within the gaze of the Mansion on former riverfront property where the Morris’ and Jumels’ harvested oysters. The iconic bathtub shaped stadium at the Polo Grounds served as home to the New York Giants baseball team from 1891- 1957, the New York Yankees from 1913 - 22, the New York Giants football team from 1925-55, New York Mets from 1962-1963, as well as other professional teams and athletic events.

This property, which lies east of the Mansion, just below Coogan’s Bluff, lays claim to some of the most exciting moments in American sports history. The exhibition will explore and celebrate those teams, players, and personalities that solidified the stadium as a New York icon and famed venue where local and national heroes cemented their reputations and legacies. Included in the exhibition are extraordinarily rare autographs, tickets, photos, programs, and other ephemera that serves to commemorate the ghosts of this legendary New York athletic pantheon.  More details on the exhibit  can be found on the Morris-Jumel site: LINK

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ARCHITECTURE: 265 WEST 131ST STREET REVISITED

Harlem Bespoke: Number 265 West 131st Street had been neglected so long that shell status was even questionable in recent years.  Everything pretty much collapsed within and had been removed from the lot and the front facade was the only thing standing.  This part of the block just east of FDB also faces public housing so was a hard sell a few years ago but eventually exchanged hands in 2015 for $574K which is quite a deal nowadays for land.  Permits were filed back in 2017 and everything just finished up so what eventually happened to the crumbling facade?

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DWELL: 349 WEST 122ND STREET BROWNSTONE

Harlem Bespoke:  Number 349 West 122nd Street arrived on the market in May for the asking of $3.895 million, was just reduced to $3.699 million in August and is still at one of the best locations south of 125th Street.  As previously mentioned, the brownstone is a bit on the narrow side but has a lot of original details within and appears to be in pretty good condition. We especially like this block located by Morningside Park because the express trains station on 125th Street are short walk aways and most of the historic housing stock is still intact (except for the cornice next door).  Another perk to address is that the lower Frederick Douglass Boulevard commercial corridor is nearby which has a lot of local restaurants, cafes, bars and shops to discover.  More photos and details can be found on the broker site: LINK

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EAT: EVENING HOURS AT TERANGA

Harlem Bespoke: We walked by Teranga yesterday on 5th Avenue by 110th Street and noticed a young gentleman out front trying to see if  the contemporary African eatery was open.  There was still sunlight out but just past 7:00 PM which was the closing time for the cafe.  Like many small restaurants in Harlem, Teranga is also not open on Mondays so those planning on an evening out should always double check online to see when a particular establishment is on schedule. With that said, weekends are apparently bustling at the notable newcomer and doors are open until 9:00PM for dinner service.  More on Teranga can be found in our past post: LINK

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CONSTRUCTION: EAST HARLEM PASSIVE HOUSING

Harlem Bespoke:  The massive passive housing building called Sendero Verde just got finances approved a month ago but it looks like things are starting to move forward already.  Plywood has been installed over on the block at 111th and Madison which actually still has one building standing.  This will probably end up being an Eminent Domain situation but the end result will be hundreds of units of affordable housing that is in a revolutionary eco-conscious design.  A finish date of 2022 has been established so a lot has to happen in the next 6 months if things are going to be on schedule.  More on Sedero Verde can be found in our past post: LINK

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DWELL: 731 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE TOWNHOUSE

Harlem Bespoke: A more notable townhouses on Sugar Hill has arrived on the market for the first time in recent memory back in mid July.  Number 731 St. Nicholas Avenue located just north of 146th Street is one of the buildings in a twin townhouse development built back in 1886 when much of the surrounding land was still rural and now has an initial asking of $3.7 million.  This might have been a grand single family home back in the 19th century but has since been gut-renovated and chopped up into 9 apartments. Those steep front stair from the original facade are no longer present but the entire width of the building is still an impressive 25 foot width. Express train entrances are also just a block away and there are quite a few commercial offerings nearby on 145th Street. More photos and details can be found on the broker site: LINK

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CONSTRUCTION: SCAFFOLDING AT MINK BUILDING

Harlem Bespoke: What is going on with the Mink Building on Amsterdam and 126th Street?  We walked by the former brewery on the eastern border of Manhattanville and noticed that some major scaffolding had been installed out front.  Since the site has never been made an official landmark, this might mean some drastic alterations might be happening so we checked out the DOB website.  It turns out just minor infrastructure alterations within and some window upgrades are being made at this point in time.  This is now the only intact industrial building on the block since the Taystee factory site was demolished a few years ago to make way for a new glassy addition to the neighborhood: LINK

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LAST CHANCE: JAZZMOBILE AT GRANT'S TOMB

Wednesday, August 28, 7:00PM-8:30PM, Jazzmobile featuring Soloman Hicks at Grant's Tomb, West 122nd Street and Riverside Drive.  Jazzmobile continues the tradition of free Harlem summer concerts and will feature jazz headed up by vocalist Soloman Hicks at the outdoor plaza in front of Grant's Tomb.  This is one of those true uptown events where all the neighbors come out and listen to an evening of free music. Bring out your lawn chairs and blankets! All concerts are weather permitting and subject to change. More details on the date can be found at:  Jazzmobile.org

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EAT: HARLEM RESTAURANT WEEK AT OSO

Harlem Bespoke:  Uptown's biggest restaurant week is now going on until September 1st so we decided to highlight some of the great specials happening all over Harlem.   Each local eatery has come up with their own unique way to celebrate for the big event and there are some enticing offerings to experience for every occasion.  Make sure check out your favorite spot this week!

Everybody loves tacos and Oso in Hamilton Heights at 1618 Amsterdam Avenue has a $25 special which includes a Classic Margarita, Elote corn and Three Tacos which sounds about about right for a night  out on the west side.  Oso by 140th Street was our pick for the best new Mexican restaurant to debut in Harlem back in 2016 and restaurant week really provides another excellent reason to drop by before the end of summer.  More on Oso in West Harlem can be found in our past post: LINK

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ARCHICTECTURE: MORE GLASS AT 101 MORNINGSIDE

Harlem Bespoke:  The new construction now called 101 Morningside topped off over a year ago but is now only starting to finish up.  Glass window installation began just this past spring at the corner of West 123rd Street which faces Morningside Park and the above photo taken yesterday reveals that everything out front is almost finally complete.  This is a pretty good milestone since the interior of the 11-story building should be finishing up soon after in the coming months and an early 2020 debut is now probably most likely to happen.  Check our past post from 2015 to see an original rendering of the facade: LINK

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SHOP: BACK AT THE ORIGINAL RED ROOSTER

Harlem Bespoke:  The nondescript storefront at the corner of 138th Street and 7th Avenue by Strivers Row was the location of the original Red Rooster speakeasy back in the day when such establishments were common in Central Harlem.  Construction to fix the empty commercial space started up back in 2012 but now it appears everything is being used as a private space.  Most folks nowadays would probably just walk past the historic spot without taking notice but this address is really one of the last few intact historic spaces that remain from the decades right after the Renaissance.  Before the Red Rooster, a famous composer who once lived on Strivers Row used to set up shop at this particular corner: LINK

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CALLING ALL ARTISTS: SUBMISSION FOR ART WALK 2019

Call For Artists: Harlem Art Walk 2019 submission deadline will be September 6th at 6:00PM.  Visual artists living, working, or deeply rooted in East, Central, and West Harlem, from 96th Street on the east and up to 155th Street on the west, are invited to participate, either opening their studios to the public (if dedicated and accessible), or by participating in a range of lightly curated public exhibitions in a variety of community and pop-up venues. Target date October 12th-14th, 2019. Local artist interested in participating can visit the official website and follow the Artist Submission link: www.harlemartwalk.org

Harlem Art Walk will open the doors of artist studios, guide visitors around a far-flung network of gallery spaces in turn-of-the-last century townhouses, former breweries, tucked away in brownstones, and in major cultural institutions, along with special exhibitions in local venues and pop-up spaces featuring Harlem-based artists.

The first Harlem Art Walk will extend over the 3-day Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day weekend and will range from river to river and from East 99th Street to West 148th Street. Visitors will have at their disposal a range of online and offline materials: maps (printed and mobile), website, newsletter, calendar, social media.

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BESPOKE: RETRO STYLE ON WEST 133RD STREET

Harlem Bespoke:  Did another movie set leave a car in Central Harlem?  The above sporty red 1930s retro automobile was parked on West 133rd Street just west of Lenox Avenue this week but we did not see any film permits posted on the block.  This could just be a rare car collector showing off their wheels and it all transported us back to a time when speakeasies lined the nearby blocks.  Most of the car design these days all kind of look pretty nondescript so having a bit of vintage cool really brighten things up on our morning walk.  This also reminded us the time when Sugar Hill was transported to the 1970s for a recent film set: LINK

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RENT: ONE BEDROOM IN HAMILTON HEIGHTS

Harlem Bespoke:  A Hamilton Heights one-bedroom rental at 545 West 150th Street is going for $1,492 a month and is the rent pick of the week.  There is also No Fee for this apartment which is located around the corner from the bustling Broadway corridor and near to local favorites such as Harlem Public.  The closest subway is also only 5 blocks away and there is an open house this Saturday for those interested.  More details can be found on Streeteasy: LINK

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SHOP: PROOF COFFEE ROASTERS ON 7TH AVENUE

Harlem Bespoke:  There was an announcement last year the ACP Coffee on 7th Avenue just south of 135th Street will change hands with Proof Coffee and things look finally complete.  We have stopped by the Central Harlem location a few times in the past months but the front signage had not been fully updated.  Everything pretty much looks the same within and this little gem is probably one of the most chill spots to get some java in the area.  Service is quick and there is never a long line so make sure to check out this local business.  More on Proof can be found in our past post: LINK

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HOUSING LOTTERY: THE FREDERICK ON FDB

Harlem Bespoke: The Frederick on FDB by 128th Street started up construction back in 2017 and looks to be finishing up very soon.  Now 59 rental apartments ranging form studios to 3-bedrooms are up on the city's housing lottery with a September 6th Deadline.  Studios and single units have income caps of around $21K up to $82K so there is a wide range but those are the extremes and the majority of the rentals are for earners makings somewhere in between.  Rents on average for the one-bedrooms are at about $963 a month and two-bedrooms go for the average of $1,166 a month. More details in income requirements and how to apply can be found on the official city site: LINK

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SEE: AROUND HARLEM THIS WEEKEND

Harlem Bespoke: Keep it all uptown and help out Harlem's great local businesses over the weekend.  Below is the Bespoke list of what is new and notable in the north neighborhoods to try out this upcoming weekend. 

Weekend lunch at Teranga on 110th Street and Fifth Avenue: LINK

The Jackie Robinson exhibit at Museum of the City of New York: LINK

Grabbing brunch at Ruby's Vintage on ACP by 137th Street: LINK

Visiting Ploughshares Coffee on Amsterdam and 126th Street: LINK

Saturday Morningside Farmers Market at 110th and Manhattan: LINK

Reserving a spot at Harlem's only Michelin Star restaurant: LINK

Checking out the new Mountain Bird location on 2nd Avenue and 111th: LINK

Dinner at Archer & Goat on Lenox by 119th Street: LINK

Checking out the new Pizza by Lucille's on Macomb and 150th: LINK

Weekend dinners at Belle on ACP 7th Avenue by 139th Street: LINK

Crafted rice bowls at Field Trip on Lenox by 116th Street: LINK

Asian pub grub at The Expat on the corner of Tiemann and Claremont: LINK

Drinks at Sugar Monk on Frederick Douglass by 123rd Street: LINK

Cold brew coffee at Little Bean on St. Nicholas and 111th Street: LINK

Coffee at Lucille's on Macombs Place and 150th Street: LINK

Cocktails and small bites at L'Argot on Hamilton Place: LINK

Coffee and ambiance at Common Good on FDB by 149th Street: LINK

Arepas and drinks at Barepas on Amsterdam by 148th street: LINK

Ethiopian cuisine at Benyam on FDB by 149th Street: LINK

Burgers, shakes and fries at Shake Shack on 125th Street: LINK

Drinks at Boxers Washington Heights on Broadway by 159th: LINK

Pizza Happy Hour on the weekends at Uncle Tony's by 139th Street: LINK

More drinks at the new Harlem Ale House on 127th Street: LINK

Tasting tacos in East Harlem at La Chula on 116th Street: LINK

Hanging out at the Bierstrasse beer garden on 12th Avenue: LINK

Coffee and donuts at Shuteye on 116th between Lenox and 7th Ave: LINK

Cocktails at Hexagon Lounge on 142nd Street by Edgecombe: LINK

Visiting Bo's Bagels on 116th early in the morning before they sell out: LINK

Trying out the brunch burger at RDV on FDB by West 112th Street: LINK

Discovering Japanese style crepes at Crepe Master on 116th: LINK

Tasting ice cream at Sugar Hill Creamery on Lenox by 119th: LINK

Dinner service at Clay on Manhattan Avenue and 123rd Street: LINK 

Drinks at the new Honeywell in Hamilton Heights on Broadway: LINK

Eating hand-made tacos at the Oso on Amsterdam and 140th Street: LINK

Discovering the East Harlem Bottling Co. on Lexington by 107th Street: LINK

Seafood and craft cocktails at  B2 Harlem on West 119th: LINK

Trying out southern whiskey at Uptown Bourbon by 152nd Street: LINK

Slurping up authentic ramen at R.O.K.C on Broadway by 141st Street: LINK

Brunch or dinner at Sottocasa Pizzeria on Lenox by 121st Street: LINK

Eating great Italian at Fumo on Amsterdam and 139th Street: LINK

Destination worthy brunch at Solomon & Kuff on 12th Avenue: LINK

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DWELL: 207 WEST 136TH STREET IN CONTRACT

Harlem Bespoke: A four-family brownstone at 207 West 136th Street arrived on the market for the asking of $2.4 million back in April of 2018, then the 4-family was reduced to $2.2 million a year later and now has a contract out. As previously mentioned, there are only a few original details within and the status of the leases are unclear from the listing.  Express subways are a 5 minute walk away on Lenox and this block located west of 7th Avenue has mostly intact architecture. Kitchen and baths appear to be rental grade but this price point is one of the lower ones on the market for a renovated townhouse. More photos and details can be found on the broker site: LINK

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TOUR: INSIDE THE UNITED PALACE

Sunday, August 25th, 10:00AM-11:00AM, Historical Tour at United Palace, 4150 Broadway by 175th Street. Get up close and personal where you’ll explore this stunning 3,400-seat theatre, its mezzanine, grand foyer, balcony, and exterior.  The history of United Palace, Manhattan’s 4th largest theatre and now a landmarked building, began in 1930, when it was then one of five Loew’s “Wonder Theatres” across the boroughs and New Jersey. Designed by noted architect Thomas Lamb (Cort Theatre, the former Ziegfeld Theatre) with interiors overseen by decorative specialist Harold Rambusch (Waldorf Astoria, Radio City Music Hall), it was one of the region’s premier vaudeville and movie houses. Today, the United Palace is a transformational venue that fuses culture, spirituality and entertainment.   Tickets are $15 online: LINK

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BESPOKE: HARLEM LISTINGS 2019

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REMEMBER: A POEM FROM LANGSTON ON 135TH

Harlem Bespoke: Those walking on 135th Street on the both sides between Frederick Douglass and Adam Clayton Powell  should take note of the walk of fame plaques embedded in the sidewalk.  We especially adore the Langston Hughes diamond since the poem The Night is Beautiful So the Faces of My People has been inscribed within.

DWELL: 1700 LEXINGTON ON THE MARKET

Harlem Bespoke: The 5-unit rental brownstone at 1700 Lexington Avenue was briefly on the market for the asking of just under $3 million back in 2016 and now has returned for a reduced price of $2.6 million.  As previously mentioned, this is probably one of the best locations in East Harlem because of the proximity to the 103rd Street subway stop but the painted townhouse is chopped up into many units which may or may not have tenants currently residing within.  With that said, the commercial strip in this area is booming and the interior of the home does have original details.  This is one of more intact brownstone blocks on the east side but the layout appears to be the main issue here.  More details and broker information on Streeteasy: LINK

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CONSTRUCTION: FOUNDATION AT 201 EAST 125TH

Harlem Bespoke:  We saw an army of concrete trucks over at 201 East 125th Street last week so stopped by the intersection of 3rd Avenue to check out how the construction was going.  This new development will have a massive total of 400 apartments when finished up and it appears a major milestone has been completed now.

INTRODUCING: HARLEM RESTAURANT WEEK

Harlem Restaurant Week, a new collaboration among Harlem’s premier merchant organizations, is featuring cuisines from Central, West and East Harlem businesses. The Harlem Restaurant Week prix fixe dining promotion will take place throughout Harlem from August 19th to September 1st.  Much like its downtown counterpart, the program offers prix fixe menus from participating restaurants as a way to drive more business to the venues.

Diners will have an opportunity to try global cuisines next to traditional fare and discover new gems, like Chef JJ Johnson’s newly opened Field Trip and Ruby’s Vintage, named one of Time Out New York’s top brunch and cocktail spots; along with iconic standards like Sylvia’s and Red Rooster and newer versions like BLVD Bistro, also just featured in the New York Times.

From Matthew Trebek’s ode to Mexico at Oso or a sampling of Harlem’s dozens of unique craft cocktail bars like The Honeywell and Solomon & Kuff on the West side; to East Harlem Bottling Co., Amor Cubano and Nocciola on the East; there are many new finds to discover Uptown during Harlem Restaurant Week. For more on the inaugural HWR, check out the official website: LINK

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DWELL: 471 WEST 140TH STREET TOWNHOUSE

Harlem Bespoke:  Number 471 West 140th Street by Amsterdam Avenue started out on the market for the asking of $4 million early last year and has since had a couple of price adjustments which now has the address currently listed at $3.5 million.  Home buyers looking for a renovated multi-family townhouse at this price point should check out this address located across from scenic City College.  Express subways are a short walk aways on 145th Street and the location is just on the edge of the historic district.  More details and photo can be found on the broker site: LINK

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LISTEN: JAZZMOBILE AT GRANT'S TOMB

Wednesday, August 21st, 7:00PM-8:30PM, Jazzmobile featuring Jimmy Owens at Grant's Tomb, West 122nd Street and Riverside Drive.  Jazzmobile continues the tradition of free Harlem summer concerts and will feature jazz headed up by trumpeter Jimmy Owens at the outdoor plaza in front of Grant's Tomb.  This is one of those true uptown events where all the neighbors come out and listen to an evening of free music. Bring out your lawn chairs and blankets! All concerts are weather permitting and subject to change. More details on the date can be found at:  Jazzmobile.org

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SEE: SOCIALISM IN CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN ART

After The End: Timing Socialism in Contemporary African art, on view from June 15th through October 13th, 2019 at the Wallach gallery, 615 West 125th Street, west of Broadway.  After the End: Timing Socialism in Contemporary African Art presents a selection of works engaging with the history of African socialisms. It features artists looking at countries including Angola, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau and Mozambique. The exhibition is the first in North America to explore aesthetic responses to African socialisms and their aftermath.  For more details on this exhibit, check out the official Wallach site: LINK

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