509 West 149th Street
Sold 5/25/21
Sold 5/25/21
Description
Distinctive 18’-wide 3-family townhouse on a prime block in Hamilton Heights. The house contains an abundant amount of original detail, was recently updated and includes three (3) free-market apartments (delivered vacant) each with an in-unit washer and dryer and high ceilings.
The building has two floor-through apartments on the top and ground floor, plus a 2 bedroom duplex apartment on the parlor and second floor. In addition to the three apartments, there is a finished...Open House By Appointment Only.
Distinctive 18’-wide 3-family townhouse on a prime block in Hamilton Heights. The house contains an abundant amount of original detail, was recently updated and includes three (3) free-market apartments (delivered vacant) each with an in-unit washer and dryer and high ceilings.
The building has two floor-through apartments on the top and ground floor, plus a 2 bedroom duplex apartment on the parlor and second floor. In addition to the three apartments, there is a finished cellar that has direct access to the private garden.
Use the finished cellar as a rec room/office/playroom, or rent to the tenants as an office for additional income. There is a new gas boiler, the building exterior has been recently repointed, and the roof and interior details are in excellent condition. You also have many different configurations and options to work with, including adding onto the building with ~900 SF of additional air rights, and/or easily converting the building to a two-family with an upper triplex.
The top-floor apartment has a large living room and a skylight over the kitchen. The ground floor apartment has a private deck separated from the garden. There are seven original fireplaces, parquet flooring, pocket shutters, and so many other original details that make this property a prized NYC possession.
Amenities
- Ground Floor
- Patio
- Deck
- Decorative Fireplace
- Decorative Mouldings
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Walk Up
Property Details for 509 West 149th Street
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 362 |
| Taxes | $900 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 10.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Single Family |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Lot Size | 1,748 SF / 18' x 100' |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
509 W 149th St
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Schools near 509 West 149th Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell PublicPK to 5 | ||
Ms 319 Marie Teresa Public6 to 8 | ||
Community Health Academy of the Heights Public6 to 12 | ||
William Lynch School (The) PublicPK to 5 |
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