426 W 144th St New York, NY 10031

Welcome to 426 West 144th Street, located in the beautiful, quiet and historic Hamilton Heights section of Harlem. Nestled just off Hamilton Terrace, this semi-detached Romanesque style , 2 family features a limestone fa ade and was built in 1897 by Henry Wheeler Powell and architects Neville & Bagg...e. Comprising of an owner's triplex and a one bedroom, garden floor unit and featuring almost 5000 square feet of light-flooded interiors with gorgeously restored woodwork and custom details. Upon entering the home's parlor floor you are greeted with soaring 12' ceilings, original wood details and a gracious central staircase, a powder room and foyer that leads you to the front parlor lounge and back formal dining room and kitchen, both outfitted with one of 6 decorative fireplaces throughout the home. The entire second floor the south facing primary bedroom suite which hosts a decorative fireplace, ensuite bathroom, dressing area and an enormous front facing sitting room which can function as a fourth bedroom. The third floor features a laundry room, full bathroom and two king-sized bedrooms, one with a private, south facing terrace overlooking the townhouse gardens of Convent and Hamilton Terrace. The garden floor apartment features hardwood floors, a decorative fireplace, large kitchen an enormous bedroom, full size washer and dryer and access to the garden. The the basement was recently excavated and has a new floor and a standing height of 7 feet. Hamilton Heights is rich in history with its quiet, tree-lined streets and home to 4 of the top 10 highest price townhouses sold in Harlem. Conveniently located near City College of New York with their Gothic Revival architecture and St. Nicholas Park which is home the Alexander Hamilton's original home, Hamilton Grange National Memorial. Continue reading