Welcome to Our Pride and Joy! 313 West 139th Street! "Shirley's Place" You are walking into a home that is full of rich Harlem history and has been with the Rector family for over 50 years. Their journey with this home started when Harlem native and pillar in the community, Shirley Rector purchased it in 1972. Mrs. Rector fought for education and equal rights, worked as an educational consultant under Borough Manhattan President Percy Sutton, and won a significant court case for better education (Skipwith v. New York City Board of Education). In 2004 Mrs. Rector was honored for her contributions to New York City by the Honorable Charles Rangel. Mrs. Rector's first cousin, Percy Ifill, known as Sonny, was an accomplished architect in Harlem, responsible for designing prominent structures such as the State Office Building on West 125th Street, Mount Morris Park Swimming Pool and Bath House, and Carver Savings Bank. It was Sonny who encouraged Mrs. Rector to purchase 313 West 139th St. A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mrs. Rector's son, a disabled Vietnam veteran, has been a caretaker of the house, helping to keep it in the family for all these years. The Rector family has completed this renovation with lots of love and care. They welcome you to experience in the richness of Harlem! Available January 2025 Showings Begin December 2024 Shirley's place has 3 Spectacular Brand New 2 Bedroom 1 bathroom apartments. It is a renovated 4 family brownstone. You have the entire floor! Each apartment features: - Central Air and Heat - Decorative Exposed Brick Fireplaces - Large Capacity Washer and Dryers - Intercom System - Stone Countertops and Abundant Kitchen Cabinets - Subway Tile Backsplash - Ample Double Closet Spaces - Bathroom with Shower and Tub - Recessed Lighting - Dish Washer and Stainless Steel Stove, Microwave, and Refrigerators - Gleaming Hardwood Floors The entrance so impressive. Walk through the original double door to an exposed brick vestuble and beautiful oak harwood floors! A truly uplifing experience! Just steps to magnificent St Nicholas Park! Easy access to the B/C local and A/D express trains and M2, M3, and M10 buses. Great coffee shops and restaurants: The Edge, NBHD Coffee, Ponty Bistro, Tidal Tea, Manhattanville Coffee, Harlem Chocolate Factory, and Harlem Cafe. Reserve an appointment today! We look forward to showing you this wonderful home!
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