12/24/2017
Harlem's Most Beautiful Single-Family Residence,
4 West 122nd Street, for sale by Rand Realty NY!
Contact Martin Krasnoff @
T: 212-665-5400
E: mk@randny
Luxuriate in the stunning dimensions and well-preserved details of this magnificent townhouse, one of a row of seven designed in the late 19th Century by William B. Tuthill, the visionary architect of Carnegie Hall. This spectacular home is arguably the most beautiful single-family residence in Harlem. Once restored, it could be the largest and most significant home in all of Upper Manhattan.
This epic townhouse has a prestigious history of ownership, including a Trinidadian native who became one of the first black homeowners in Manhattan. Situated on a lovely tree-lined block still defined by Tuthill's inimitable architectural style, it is a combination of elegant flourishes, impeccable quality and real-world function.
Behold the impressive rock-faced facade, with interlacing arabesque panels, which stand out against alternating stretches of smooth surfaces. This exceptional, unusual 25-foot-wide townhouse also offers four bathrooms, along with a very desirable and space-efficient central staircase, extending under natural light that shines through a skylight and reaches the garden level.
The Garden Level
Enter this resplendent single-family residence on the garden level and admire the exterior and interior original mahogany doors and molding. A generous front living room, featuring rounded Tiffany-style stained-glass windows and a gorgeously distinguished fireplace, leads into home office space, and a sprawling eat-in-kitchen at the rear. The kitchen and an adjacent garden room overlook a delightful south-facing backyard, which offers substantial patio space and ample shade. The enormous south-facing garden has a beautiful church to its east and another of the block's sophisticated residences with an open garden to the west.
The Parlor Level
The Parlor level will immediately transport you to a time long ago. Under soaring 12-foot ceilings, you will discover breathtaking details rare in townhouses of this era. Upon entering this level from the top of the stoop, everything is original from 1889: double mahogany glass doors; rich, handcrafted woodwork; and a magnificent floor-to-ceiling mirror and bench. The original full-height pocket doors open to reveal a front parlor, an anteroom, and the dining room at the rear. Lean in closer and let the commanding details take your breath away: an enormous fireplace arrangement with columned pavilions supporting a gabled canopy of arcaded brackets; a cast plaster frieze of garlands and cherubs, wainscoting, and -- perhaps the crowning touch among these richly textured features -- Tiffany-style stained-glass windows, including a depiction of one of Greek mythology's most enduring heroines, Penelope, in the dining room overlooking the garden.
The Third & Fourth Floors
Gaze up at the soaring ceilings on these levels too, where you'll discover bedrooms outfitted with dressing and living areas -- space that could easily be customized to fit your family's specific needs. The rooms are well-appointed with an assortment of exquisite details -- bay windows, moldings, fireplaces -- that make this entire home a standout jewel among Harlem's most wonderful treasures.
The Neighborhood & Beyond
Scenic locales, including Marcus Garvey Park and Central Park, world-class culture and delicious eats are within walking distance, with easy access to public transit -- subways and buses for navigating New York City -- and highway entrances for private transportation to all points beyond.
