89 West 119th Street

$4,100,000
Price
6
Beds
4
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
5,714 Sq. Ft.
$718 / Sq. Ft.
5,714
Sq. Ft.
$718
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 89 West 119th Street, an exceptional four-story, two-family residence originally designed by the acclaimed architect John Hauser. Located 9 streets away from Central Park on a picturesque renaissance brownstone block in South Harlem, this expansive 5,714 square-foot property seamlessly blends historic charm with modern luxury. The owner’s triplex boasts four spacious bedrooms, a versatile bonus room, and 3.5 bathrooms. Enjoy three beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces totaling 925 square...Welcome to 89 West 119th Street, an exceptional four-story, two-family residence originally designed by the acclaimed architect John Hauser. Located 9 streets away from Central Park on a picturesque renaissance brownstone block in South Harlem, this expansive 5,714 square-foot property seamlessly blends historic charm with modern luxury. The owner’s triplex boasts four spacious bedrooms, a versatile bonus room, and 3.5 bathrooms. Enjoy three beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces totaling 925 square feet, perfect for relaxation, gardening, and entertaining. Each room in this home features a working fireplace and large windows that fill the house with natural light from morning to evening. The property also includes a fully renovated one-bedroom garden apartment, providing a valuable source of rental income. With extensive updates throughout, this unique townhouse offers contemporary comfort while preserving its original architectural details.

As you enter through the grand front doors, you are welcomed by the refined elegance of the home. The living room boasts soaring, high ceilings and well-preserved original details. Adjacent is a bright dining room, perfect for hosting large dinner parties, that is seamlessly connected to a renovated chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, ample storage, and deck access leading to the backyard. This floor also features a beautifully added powder room.

On the third floor, you'll find the grand primary bedroom with a cozy fireplace, numerous custom closets, and a recently updated en-suite bathroom with dual stand-up showers, a double sink, and heated flooring. The spacious and bright front room, with its impressive triple windows allowing for tons of light, can serve as a serene library, office or another spacious bedroom. Adding to the convenience, a well-appointed kitchenette equipped with a wine cooler, fridge/freezer with ice maker is located between the bedrooms.

Upon entering the top floor, bathed in light from the skylight, you’ll find two bedrooms and an additional third bonus room that can serve as a home office or an extra bedroom. One of the spacious and bright bedrooms includes an en-suite bathroom, while the other one boasts a private outdoor space. The bathroom has both a deep-soaking tub, double sinks and a stand-up shower. A washer and dryer are also conveniently located on this level.

To maximize additional income, the garden level has been fully renovated into a one-bedroom apartment complete with a dedicated home office area, deep closets for convenient storage and its own washer/dryer. The expansive backyard, newly paved and fenced, features a brand-new spiral staircase and is accessible from both the owner's triplex and the garden apartment.

The house has undergone numerous updates, including a new roof, primary bathroom with new water lines, new added hot water recirculating pump for top floor water lines, new water heater, new front windows throughout the house, fenced and paved backyard, spiral staircase from kitchen deck to backyard, 3 mini splits and a heat pump added for the garden apartment, and bespoke trash and recycling cedar trashcan closets in front yard. Additionally, a comprehensive alarm system was installed throughout the townhouse.

Total Square Footage: 5,714 Sqft
Usable Square Footage: 3,849 sqft
Interior space: 3,849sqft + 940 sqft Basement
Outdoor space 925 sqft

Conveniently located in the desirable landmarked Mt. Morris Park Historic District, this charming Brownstone is close to all transportation and everything the neighborhood has to offer, including restaurants, groceries, and entertainment, and is within walking distance of both Columbia University and City College. Harlem’s famous Restaurant Row, including Red Rooster, Barawine, Settepani, Sottocasa, Maison Harlem, Melba’s, Sylvia’s, and so much more, is also close-by. Conveniently located half a block from Marcus Garvey Park and within walking distance to Central Park and Fifth Avenue’s Museum Mile! Whole Foods grocery is around the corner, and Trader Joes and Target are coming to the neighborhood in the summer, You can enjoy the multitude of transportation options, including the express 2/3, 4/5/6, A/C, and B/D subway lines, the M2, M7 and M101 buses, and the MetroNorth trains (10 minutes to Midtown & 20 minutes to Westchester).

Listing Agents

  1. Shimaa Anwar

    Shimaa Anwar

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    shimaa.anwar@compass.com

    P: (917)-635-9301

  2. Anna Kalogridis

    Anna Kalogridis

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Amenities

  • Private Terrace
  • Private Yard
  • Deck
  • Exposed Brick
  • Fireplace
  • Crown Mouldings
  • Decorative Mouldings
  • Built-Ins
LISTING UPDATED: 01/22/2025 02:12 PM

Property Details for 89 West 119th Street

StatusContract Signed
Days on Market1
Taxes$1,114 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms8.5
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS Type-
Year Built1909
ViewsNone
Architectural Style-
Lot Size1,816 SF / 18' x 101'
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2%

Building

89 W 119th St

2 Units4 StoriesBuilt in 1909

Building Information for 89 West 119th Street

Stories4Residences2Year Built1909Lot Size1,816 SF / 18' x 101'Building AgePre-warBuilding TypeTownhouseSenior CommunityNoLevels / Stories-

Property History for 89 West 119th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 89 West 119th Street

Taxable ValueLand$31,380Additions$150,720Total$182,100
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt4,194 SqFtLot Size1,817 SqFtYear Built1909ZoningR7-2APN1017180006

Schools near 89 West 119th Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet School
PublicPK to 5

Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
Public6 to 8

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