159 West 118th Street, Unit PHA
Description
This three bedroom, three bath duplex apartment boasts southern and western open views and is naturally bathed with sunlight. On the lower level, the living area combines living, dining, and the kitchen, all benefitting from stunning Downtown and City vistas. The uniquely shaped bay window offers Central Park and Dakota views. The open plan kitchen with a moveable kitchen island is ideal for entertaining and comprises...Move into this sun-drenched corner unit penthouse with an amazing panoramic terrace!
This three bedroom, three bath duplex apartment boasts southern and western open views and is naturally bathed with sunlight. On the lower level, the living area combines living, dining, and the kitchen, all benefitting from stunning Downtown and City vistas. The uniquely shaped bay window offers Central Park and Dakota views. The open plan kitchen with a moveable kitchen island is ideal for entertaining and comprises stainless steel appliances: Thor Kitchen range, Kitchen Aid fridge / freezer, dishwasher and microwave.
The unit has a very industrial chic style with high ceilings and brick walls. A staircase with a metallic beam leads to the primary bedroom on the upper level. The top floor bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and soaring ceilings of 11'2 opens to a stunning private outdoor terrace (400 square feet) with impressive views in multiple directions. Lounging, entertaining, growing your own garden or simply enjoying the sunset will become your lifestyle!
An additional terrace accessible from the bedroom offers direct access to the common roof garden.
On the lower level, the hallway leads to two bedrooms of generous size and ample closet space, and two bathrooms. A washer / dryer unit is in a utility closet on this floor.
The Morellino is a pre-war condominium conversion and offers a common outdoor rooftop, a fitness center, a children’s playroom, a bike room, storage, a virtual doorman system, and a lobby area. Convenient to Whole Foods and Columbia University campus, the Morellino is in the vibrant part of West Harlem with easy access to multiple transportation options and great restaurants and entertainment.
Listing Agents
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laurence.pillon@compass.comP: (917)-310-8946
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Amenities
- Penthouse
- Top Floor
- Corner Unit
- Primary Ensuite
- Open Views
- Private Terrace
- Roof Deck
- Common Roof Deck
Property Details for 159 West 118th Street, Unit PHA
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 22 |
| Taxes | $1,223 / month |
| Common Charges | $1,224 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 5.0 |
| Compass Type | Condo |
| MLS Type | Condominium |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
The Morellino
Location
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Building Information for 159 West 118th Street, Unit PHA
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$12,179 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$9,732
$1,223
$1,224
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1Property History for 159 West 118th Street, Unit PHA
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2021 | Sold Manual | $1,775,000 |
| 07/22/2021 | $1,775,000 +3.7% / yr | |
| 05/26/2021 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 05/03/2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,795,000 |
| 07/14/2014 | Sold RLS #OLRS-870873 | $1,372,092 |
| 07/14/2014 | $1,372,092 | |
| 05/06/2014 | Contract Signed RLS #OLRS-870873 | $1,400,000 |
| 08/20/2012 | Permanently Off Market RLS #OLRS-870873 | $1,350,000 |
| 03/23/2012 | Price Change RLS #OLRS-870873 | $1,350,000 |
| 09/27/2011 | Listed (Active) RLS #OLRS-870873 | $1,400,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 159 West 118th Street, Unit PHA
Schools near 159 West 118th Street, Unit PHA
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Young Women's Leadership School Public6 to 12 | ||
Beacon High School Public9 to 12 | ||
West End Secondary School Public6 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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