House of the Day: Harlem Hotness
As we’ve mentioned before, we think the Harlem market has a lot in common with parts of Brownstone Brooklyn in terms of price, housing stock and buyer profile. So we thought today we’d take a small detour and look at what $2 million gets you north of Central Park. Corcoran has a beautiful house for…
As we’ve mentioned before, we think the Harlem market has a lot in common with parts of Brownstone Brooklyn in terms of price, housing stock and buyer profile. So we thought today we’d take a small detour and look at what $2 million gets you north of Central Park. Corcoran has a beautiful house for sale on Striver’s Row, historically home to some of the most prominent members of Harlem’s elite. This house is one of several designed by James Brown Lord in 1891. This two-family brick has retained its historic charm, with oak paneling galore. In addition, there’s a two-car garage accessible through a rear alley. The price? $1,950,000, or a little more than $500 a square foot. If you’re interested in taking a look, there’s an open house on Sunday from 2-4 pm.
226 West 139th Street [Corcoran]
Striver’s Row [NYC-Architecture]
This is not just one of the “nicer” blocks in Harlem. It’s one of the very best. However,with the new renaissance in Harlem, and from the Mount Morris Park Area, to Sugar Hill, to Jumel Terrace, and more, Striver’s Row is now just one of several already existent and luxurious brownstone Harlem nabes. And, with the current development frenzy, there is really no area that is not considered prime.
I am very familiar with Harlem, having rented a duplex in a brownstone around the corner from Striver’s row for over 12 years. When we were ready to buy, however, it was during the time of the late 80’s bubble and we just couldn’t afford Harlem prices at that time. (I laugh because, at that time, you could not find a shell for less than $250k and we thought that kind of pricing then was humongous). So, we moved to Brooklyn where we were able to get much more bang for our bucks. But, I must say, as much as I love my PLG home, I grind my teeth whenever I visit my old Harlem hood and see the incredible changes now sweeping the whole uptown area. If only I had stayed put! Having learned that lesson, I’m certainly not going to make the same mistake here in Lefferts Gardens. (People get ready, a change is coming!)
Today’s prices in Harlem, BTW, are totally on par with the best of the Slope and Fort Greene and even some comps in Brooklyn Heights can be found. One thing is for sure, no SHELL worth developing is going for under $1M in Harlem these days.
As per Harlem on price par with Fort Greene, Cobble Hill. As in any large geographic ‘hood there are pricier/choicer blocks and the much less than so.
This is one of the much nicer blocks in Harlem.
Cobble Hill is rather small area of pretty consistant high prices and my guess pricier than Harlem as a whole.
if I could afford it I’d buy in Harlem anyday over Ft.Greene and Cobble Hill. I love Harlem I’d live there if it were only in brooklyn…
it would be perfect.
Yes, but without the amenities in terms of variety of nice restaurants, shops etc. Plenty of fast food and tasty soul food joints, but not much else in nearby vicinity for places to eat.
So this asking price puts Harlem on a par with what, Fort Greene? Cobble Hill?