Harlem Stories

04/29/2026

427 Convent Ave, New York, NY - Price Improvement with a 5.35% Cap Rate- all market rate rents in the Sugar Hill Historic District!

Take a look at this awesome space: https://adamfeinberg.elegran.com/d8rd75l1

To get a better sense of the neighborhood take a look at this video: https://youtu.be/nOwlDCcPWZM?si=e8pAK-LoiAKamqmo

04/29/2026

$150,000 Price Improvement and a 5.35% Cap Rate- All market rate rents!

427 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031
Take a look at this awesome space: https://adamfeinberg.elegran.com/d8rd75iw

Neighborhood Video: https://youtu.be/nOwlDCcPWZM?si=ky9sZQhlhCitLlIB

10/28/2024

Re-release- by Popular Demand!

Happy Halloween! The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Haunted Mansion- Founding Father Edition – The Morris Jumel Mansion and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or on your favorite podcast platform.

In this episode I discuss the history of the Morris-Jumel Mansion, the some of the legendary residents and guests of the mansion, a who’s who of Early American leaders – as well as some of the stories connected to the often reported haunting of the building.

In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

10/14/2024

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – What to Expect from Your Buyer's Agent and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.

For years I have worked with buyers and worked hard to provide significant value in the transaction. For some buyer's they wanted some examples of how I might provide value and it wasn't hard for me to give them examples - but it wasn't until the recent rule changes did I put pen to paper and worked to define what precisely my services to buyers will include.

In this episode I break down each of the 7 core categories that I offer clients- and the individual services contained within these categories. For many buyer's this episode will be surprising with how I can add significant value to your experience buying a home.

In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

09/30/2024

The latest episode of my podcast has been released –5 Things to do Exploring Upper Manhattan for an afternoon and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.

In this episode I discuss 5 places to visit if you decide to Explore West Harlem for an afternoon including Grants Tomb, Columbia’s new campus, Riverbank State Park, City College, and Alexander Hamilton’s home – The Grange.

In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

09/16/2024

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to Know Inwood and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.

In this episode I discuss the beauty of Inwood- with a park that is mostly untouched from glacial movement, a beach in Manhattan, Craftsman houses with garages- yes in Manhattan, and a Revolutionary War era farmhouse.

In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

08/28/2024

Congratulations are in order for my buyer at Claremont Hall.
https://streeteasy.com/building/claremont-hall/11e

A number of years back, Union Theological Seminary, an affiliate college of Columbia University, realized that it was going to need $150 million to restore and renovate it's Gothic revival campus in Morningside Heights, and the administrators turned to real estate developers for help.

The end result is a 41 story condo building with classroom space and 29 faculty apartments on the lower floors along with 165 market rate condominium apartments starting from the 10th floor. Since many of the buildings on the campus were landmarked- the developers clad the building in pre-cast concrete made to look like the historic limestone buildings surrounding it. The new tower was envisioned by Robert A.M. Stern- the same architect known for his luxury buildings such as 15 Central Park West and 220 Central Park South.

The building reclaimed the former community dining hall and repurposed the space to become the refectory swimming pool featuring the original Gothic windows, chandeliers, and ceiling timbers. In my own words, it feels like it's a refined version of an indoor swimming pool if it was inside of Hogwarts School in Harry Potter. The building's lounge and terrace overlooks Sakura Park and Grant's Tomb. All of the tower residences have views that include the landmarked Riverside Church, Grants Tomb, Sakura Park, the Hudson River, Harlem/East River and the Manhattan Skyline.

The building is also located in between Columbia University's main campus and their new 20 acre campus expansion in Manhattanville. My buyer is a student- and there is a study and a library - perfect for quiet study or classmate projects.

I love the building- and have wanted to sell an apartment in it since sales started around 2 years ago. My client got an amazing deal...and it already sounds like the family is considering an additional purchase in the city soon.

08/26/2024

I had taken the summer off from the podcast, at least in part to work on some new episodes, but also to gain a little extra downtime. Aside some conversations, I haven't been actively promoting my podcast recently, but it's been an active period by listeners. In the last week I hit 100 downloads in a week- the best week I have experienced in a long time, despite my minimal promotion.

Harlem Stories is a podcast about the neighborhoods in Upper Manhattan. We discuss the history, architecture, the unique range of property types found in Manhattan and stories of interest relevant to these neighborhoods. I also have some buyer and seller related episodes- perfect to help understand some of the unique aspects of the Manhattan Real Estate market.

I am working on some fun stories to be released in the coming months. We will discuss the up's and tragic down's of the James Bailey mansion- the less visible partner of the Barnum & Bailey circus, Getting to Know East Harlem, Manhattan Valley & Bloomingdale- the northernmost neighborhoods of the Upper West Side, Tax Abatements and How I Pay less than $4/month in Property Taxes, and so much more.

Listen at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.

08/10/2024

Congratulations to my buyer in contract! Claremont Hall is an absolutely beautiful building designed by Robert A.M. Stern just a few blocks from Columbia University's main campus. New construction with pre-war design aesthetics. The video is for Apt 20-E, and while my buyer is in contract on a lower floor- the view captured here is close. If your in the market to buy or sell in Manhattan, reach out to me- and we will have a open conversation on what makes sense for you.

IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY Claremont Hall, Residence 20E 100 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY Facing northeast and offering views over Sakura Park, Riverside Park, Grant’s…

06/21/2024

One of my favorite Hamilton Heights homes. The Bailey Mansion was already on my list of topics for my podcast to work on this summer.

The Harlem home of the circus impresario James A. Bailey is being restored, detail by detail, by a couple who are learning the job as they go along.