39 West 131st Street

Manhattan, NY 10037

If you thought you were priced out of the townhouse market, think again! This unique two (2) unit semi-detached townhouse which measures 3,016sf with additional finished basement is a true "diamond in the rough." Designed and maintained by an award-winning designer this home comprises of an owner's triplex with backyard garden and a separate floor-through garden apartment that last rented for $2700/month.

OWNER'S TRIPLEX: The owner's triplex starts at the parlor level of this handsome brownstone and one is immediately greeted by 10'4" ceilings in the reception room which is anchored by a gorgeous marble mantle that frames the decorative fireplace with exposed white brick overhead. The front of the house faces South and gets a bountiful amount of sunlight and features recessed lighting, crown and base molding, oak hardwood flooring, and an arched French door entryway with additional adjacent South window. The rear of the parlor level has a powder room and an L-shaped kitchen with black appliances and granite countertops. The informal eat-in-kitchen can easily host a dinner party of 8-10 guests and is accessible to the garden. The garden faces North and is a verdant oasis which features brick pavers and tall wooden fencing for privacy.

The second floor of the residence features an open formal living space with 9' ceilings, two (2) South-facing windows, exposed brick decorative fireplace, and separate home office/flex bedroom that measures 15'4"x 10'3". The large full bathroom with tub has a recessed vanity mirror and has room for seating. The top floor of the house has two (2) graciously-sized split bedrooms with double closets, laundry room with brand new LG Washer/Dryer (vented), full bathroom, and bright skylight that filters light through the core of the home. Additional features include a curving wood banister with landings, Citiquiet windows in the Primary bedroom, white custom shutters in all of the bedrooms, brand new hot water heater, and sub-metered gas and electricity. The basement level which is accessed from the Parlor is finished and is currently utilized as a gym/recreation space with 7'6" ceilings with additional storage in the mechanical rooms and has been completely waterproofed and sealed.

GARDEN APARTMENT: To add to the allure of the home there is a separate floor-thru garden apartment which easily rents for $2500/month to $3000/month. The apartment has a maisonette entryway and has been updated with an open kitchen with breakfast bar and sizable 10'5"x10'5" bedroom with two (2) North facing windows that face the garden. Exceptional flexibility as this can be used as an in-law suite or used to generate additional income to offset ownership costs.

Call or e-mail us today for this rare opportunity to purchase a brownstone for $2M located on tree-lined West 131st Street between 5th and Lenox Avenue. This area is rich in history and serves as a great investment opportunity as Harlem continues to expand and evolve. Modern conveniences abound as the Courtney Callender Playground is on the corner of Fifth Avenue, Pompette Wine Shop on the corner of Lenox, and the commercial and transportation hub of W 125th Street which has Whole Foods, Red Rooster, Sylvia's and several other notable stores and restaurants nearby.