849 St Nicholas Avenue #5-B
MLS® #RLS10835543
Listing by Compass
1
Bedroom
1
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1920
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: City
- Exposure: South facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
Property Details
Description
Welcome to 849 St. Nicholas Ave in the historically significant Sugar Hill neighborhood. Once home to Thurgood Marshall, Duke Ellington, and Willie Mays this highly desired location features some of the best architecture the city has to offer. Apartment 5B is facing south and is flooded natural light. Incredible volume throughout the apartment - ceilings are 10+ ft tall 849 St Nicholas Ave is the most financially sound building I've ever listed (no loans, in the black every year, OVER $2M IN RESERVES) Building features: Brand new and state of the art roof deck with grill and fresh herb garden. Storage lockers (fee of $25/mo. for small or $50/mo. for large) in Laundry in basement Pet friendly Very reasonable board with regard to renovations, as long as they are pre-approved and done by a licensed contractor. Location: 4 blocks to 145th street subway (A,B,C,D) which is two stops to 59th street surrounded by parks - steps to Riverbank, Riverside, waterfront greenway, community gardens all around (4 within one block of the apartment, literally) lots of great restaurants and bars (see Broadway between 148th and 152nd) 2 blocks from the 30th precinct (perfect for police officers looking for the short commute) and a close walk to City College HDFC Restrictions:max income is 120% of AMI ($112,080 for one person, $128,160 for two, etc.) Current HDFC agreement is expiring relatively soon (2033) at what point this incredibly well capitalized building will become free market. Subletting is allowed for 2 out of every 5 years
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About Hamilton Heights
View All Hamilton Heights ListingsHamilton Heights is a historic and architecturally stunning section of Harlem, named after Alexander Hamilton. The neighborhood is famous for its grand row houses and the beautiful campus of City College. Residents enjoy proximity to Riverbank State Park and a growing number of cafes and restaurants. The real estate market features a mix of impeccably preserved historic townhouses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and modern boutique developments.
Hamilton Heights Live Market Data
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Median Asking Price
$620K
Median $/Sqft
$784
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
2
Price Reduced
33%
Sold (30 Days)
2
Median Sale Price
$827K
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Location
849 St Nicholas Avenue #5-B, Hamilton Heights, New York County • Near West 152nd Street/West 153rd Street
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