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Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group
$ 2,200,000
Est. payment | /mo
4 Beds
4 Baths
4,300 SqFt
$ 2,200,000
Est. payment | /mo
4 Beds
4 Baths
4,300 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Multi-Family
Sub Type Multi Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,300 sqft
Price per Sqft $511
Subdivision Hamilton Heights
MLS Listing ID RLS20103876
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1899
Annual Tax Amount $24,480
Property Sub-Type Multi Family
Property Description
Certain streets encourage you to take your time. West 149th Street has long been one of those blocks. Whether heading east or west , it has always been worth the walk.
Standing as naturally today as it has for generations, 531 West 149th Street is a beautiful example of Romanesque Revival design. Its rounded bays, carved brownstone detailing, elegant stoop, and wrought-iron gate offer only the first indication of the warmth, craftsmanship, and individuality waiting within.
Long before arriving at the first residence, the house begins telling its story. Mosaic tile floors, rich wood paneling, wainscoting, transoms, and millwork introduce an earlier era, where craftsmanship found its place in everyday spaces. Above, the galvanized steel skylight fills the central stair hall with an ever-changing, sculptural interplay of light and shadow.
Each residence is individual in its own way, yet unmistakably part of a greater whole. Throughout the house, fireplace ensembles remain among its finest details. Carved wood mantels with overmantel mirrors, richly patterned ceramic tile surrounds and hearths, and sculptural cast-iron fireboxes define the principal rooms. Elevated ceilings, moldings, trim, millwork, tall windows framed by their time-honored interior shutters, and north and south exposures further distinguish each residence. Kitchens have been thoughtfully refreshed through the years, never asking the house to become something it was never meant to be. Each full-floor residence retains both front and rear entrances, a feature offering flexibility while recalling an earlier way of living.
The southern-facing rooms enjoy a wonderful relationship with the surrounding canopy. Depending upon the season, the rooms seem to rest beneath the leaves, among them, or just above them, gently reminding you that nature still has a place in Manhattan. The third-floor rounded bay becomes one of the house's favorite places, its built-in window seat asking nothing of you except to stay a little longer. Above, the fourth-floor bath offers its own retreat beneath a skylight, a place to disappear for a while.
There is still room for imagination here. Currently arranged as four free-market residences, the house asks nothing of its next owner while leaving room to make it their own. Carefully maintained, it has benefited from ongoing improvements, including a recent roof replacement, reflecting the same thoughtful care found throughout.
Get to know the allure of Hamilton Heights. A century ago, and every bit as much today, there is something undeniably head turning about this part of Manhattan. Here, within the historic Sugar Hill section, it is easy to appreciate how one place could contain so much magnificence.
This wonderful community is within minutes of all the best New York City has to offer and is well positioned for fast and easy bridge, tunnel, train, bus, and highway access in and out of Manhattan. Riverside Park, Riverbank State Park, Columbia University, City College, and your essential amenities are all within blocks. Whether the occasion calls for dressing up or not, and whether you fancy a first-rate, quick, or casual-style meal, this neighborhood has it all checked out.
Some houses impress the moment you arrive. Others reveal themselves a little at a time. 531 West 149th Street does both, leaving a lasting impression not because it asks for attention, but because it never tried to.
Standing as naturally today as it has for generations, 531 West 149th Street is a beautiful example of Romanesque Revival design. Its rounded bays, carved brownstone detailing, elegant stoop, and wrought-iron gate offer only the first indication of the warmth, craftsmanship, and individuality waiting within.
Long before arriving at the first residence, the house begins telling its story. Mosaic tile floors, rich wood paneling, wainscoting, transoms, and millwork introduce an earlier era, where craftsmanship found its place in everyday spaces. Above, the galvanized steel skylight fills the central stair hall with an ever-changing, sculptural interplay of light and shadow.
Each residence is individual in its own way, yet unmistakably part of a greater whole. Throughout the house, fireplace ensembles remain among its finest details. Carved wood mantels with overmantel mirrors, richly patterned ceramic tile surrounds and hearths, and sculptural cast-iron fireboxes define the principal rooms. Elevated ceilings, moldings, trim, millwork, tall windows framed by their time-honored interior shutters, and north and south exposures further distinguish each residence. Kitchens have been thoughtfully refreshed through the years, never asking the house to become something it was never meant to be. Each full-floor residence retains both front and rear entrances, a feature offering flexibility while recalling an earlier way of living.
The southern-facing rooms enjoy a wonderful relationship with the surrounding canopy. Depending upon the season, the rooms seem to rest beneath the leaves, among them, or just above them, gently reminding you that nature still has a place in Manhattan. The third-floor rounded bay becomes one of the house's favorite places, its built-in window seat asking nothing of you except to stay a little longer. Above, the fourth-floor bath offers its own retreat beneath a skylight, a place to disappear for a while.
There is still room for imagination here. Currently arranged as four free-market residences, the house asks nothing of its next owner while leaving room to make it their own. Carefully maintained, it has benefited from ongoing improvements, including a recent roof replacement, reflecting the same thoughtful care found throughout.
Get to know the allure of Hamilton Heights. A century ago, and every bit as much today, there is something undeniably head turning about this part of Manhattan. Here, within the historic Sugar Hill section, it is easy to appreciate how one place could contain so much magnificence.
This wonderful community is within minutes of all the best New York City has to offer and is well positioned for fast and easy bridge, tunnel, train, bus, and highway access in and out of Manhattan. Riverside Park, Riverbank State Park, Columbia University, City College, and your essential amenities are all within blocks. Whether the occasion calls for dressing up or not, and whether you fancy a first-rate, quick, or casual-style meal, this neighborhood has it all checked out.
Some houses impress the moment you arrive. Others reveal themselves a little at a time. 531 West 149th Street does both, leaving a lasting impression not because it asks for attention, but because it never tried to.
Location
State NY
County New York
Rooms
Basement Other
Interior
Interior Features High Ceilings, Smoke Free
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Decorative
Fireplace Yes
Laundry In Unit
Exterior
Exterior Feature Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
Pool Building None
View Y/N No
View Other
Porch Patio
Private Pool Yes
Building
Dwelling Type Townhouse
Story 4
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 2081-0118
Ownership None
Monthly Total Fees $2, 040
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed Building Yes, No
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