Striver's Row Townhouse Elegant 4 Bedroom TRIPLEX . Brand new meticulous restoration of an 1890 mansion with original details and modern conveniences and parking. Located on a handsome tree-lined block and landmarked as part of the St. Nicholas Historic District, the block was designed by noted architect Bruce Price (Tuxedo Park, the Hotel Frontenac in Quebec City, and the Banff Springs Hotel). This 3-story, 4-bedroom, 3-bath townhouse combines the best of prewar charm with thoroughly modern aesthetics and an emphasis on gracious living. This spacious townhouse features 12 foot ceilings, large windows and lots of light, painstakingly restored original details including a dramatic oak staircase, two large skylights, 5 originally-tiled decorative fireplaces with wood mantles and mirrors, stained glass, plaster wall and ceiling designs as well as intricately-inlaid wood floors. The state-of-the-art kitchen features granite counters, elegant wood cabinets, Bosch stainless appliances and a heated floor. Enjoy a quiet and spacious 2nd floor roof deck with glorious views of your own "Downton Abbey Castle" on the top of the hill at City College. Updated with all new plumbing, electrical, central air conditioning, washer and dryer, and the unit enjoys the use of a parking space on the private alley in the rear of the building (inquire for details). All four bedrooms are spacious (17") and wired for cable, each with a generous built in closet. The second floor bedrooms include a master bedroom with fireplace with en-suite marble-trimmed bathroom with rain shower. The 2nd bedroom with fireplace, includes a glass door that opens onto the private roof deck. The third floor bedrooms share a hall bath with glass shower and on the sky-lit hallway there is a full washer-dryer and linen closet station. The neighborhood offers easy access to transportation including the A/C, D/B and 2/3 trains (only 2 stops to 59th Street in midtown). The St. Nicholas and Jackie Robinson Parks are within walking distance, as are the Abyssinian Baptist Church, Harlem Hospital, Harlem YMCA, the Schomburg Center, the Apollo Theater and all the shopping on 125th Street. There is a burgeoning restaurant scene around the corner on Adam Clayton Powell, Frederick Douglas Boulevard, and Edgecombe. Strivers' Row has been named one of the 20 best blocks in all of New York City by Time Out New York, a survey whose criteria included aesthetics, amenities, "green factor," noise and traffic, and public transit. Striver's Row enjoys a central Harlem location and is well known for its rich history and culture. Among the cultural elites who have called Strivers' Row their home are pianist Eubie Blake, actor Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, composer W.C. Handy and singer Bob Dylan. Make this elegant brownstone the home of your dreams. Willing to consider a 3 year lease, brokers are welcome but all fees will be paid by the renter. No pets allowed. note: this is the primary residence of a townhouse, there is a garden unit, total 2 units in the building.
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