152 W 131ST Street #4

Rare. QUIET and Spectacular Harlem Gem Walk-Up Floor-Through Brownstone. Old World Charm with Fresh Finishes! Built in 1896, this home is 25-feet wide and has soaring 10-foot ceilings, four bedrooms, one bath (second bath possible), and a vented washer/dryer. Throughout the home you'll find restored pre-war details, including exposed brick walls, two grand decorative gas fireplaces with glazed tile, and two dramatic, solid Birdseye maple wood (one of the rarest kinds of wood on the planet) pocket doors. Located on the fourth floor, this home gets amazing light. The gracious living room faces north and has four oversized bay windows with deep window seating overlooking a tranquil tree-lined block. Adjacent to the living room is an office/bedroom. On the opposite end of the home, is a modern windowed kitchen featuring sleek black granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and lots of beautiful wooden cabinetry to store all your favorite cooking tools, gadgets, and serving pieces. Then aligned in the central part of the home are three additional bedrooms, two with an eastern exposure and one with a southern exposure. Other features of the apartment include hardwood floors and low monthly maintenance costs. 152 West 131st Street is a historic coop, and one of the oldest in the neighborhood (It was incorporated in 1923). It is self-managed and has voice intercom security and additional storage. Located in vibrant Harlem, this home is near the 2/3/B/C trains, a Citi Bike station, a multitude of trendy restaurants (like Red Rooster and Wine Bar Musette, which has a 5-star rating on Yelp), and great food shopping, including Whole Foods, Associated around the corner and a Trader Joe's coming soon! See this magnificent home before it is gone.