152 W 132nd St

152 West 132nd Street No. 2... There are certain Harlem blocks that seem to hold their history a little closer. West 132nd Street, beneath the mature trees of the Central HarlemWest 130th132nd Streets Historic District, is one of them. Built in 1890, 152 West 132nd Street is part of a row of seven Neo-Grec brownstones designed by architects Cleverdon & Putzel. Its carefully restored facade still carries the detail of that time, while everything beyond the front door has been rebuilt for the way we live now. Unit Two is a full-floor residence with a quiet, pared-back character. Concrete floors run beneath tall ceilings. Exposed brick appears along two fireplace walls, bringing warmth and texture to the rooms without asking for attention. The open kitchen is finished with marble counters and stainless-steel appliances, including a dishwasher, and central heating and cooling runs throughout. Tall tilt-and-turn windows face north and south, filling the apartment with soft, changing light and giving each end of the home its own outlook. Set apart toward the rear, the bedroom feels calm and private. Its adjoining bath has a wide sink, rain shower and deep soaking tuba place to disappear for a while. Nearby, a laundry closet holds a washer and dryer, with additional room for storage. Historic Harlem outside. A thoughtful, modern home within that asks nothing of you except to stay a little longer. I would be delighted to introduce you.