About this property
Welcome to 426 West 144th Street, located in the beautiful, quiet and historic Hamilton Heights section of Harlem. Nestled just off of Hamilton Terrace, this Romanesque style , 2 family features a limestone façade and was built in 1899 by Henry Wheeler Powell nd architectural firm of Neville & Bagge.
Comprising of an owner’s triplex and a one bedroom, garden floor unit which features almost 5000 square feet of light-flooded interiors with gorgeously restored woodwork and custom details.
Upon entering the home’s parlor floor you are greeted with soaring 12’ ceilings, original wood details and a gracious central staircase, a powder room and foyer that leads you to the front parlor lounge and back formal dining room and kitchen, both outfitted with one of 6 decorative fireplaces throughout the home.
The entire second floor is the south facing primary bedroom suite which hosts a decorative fireplace, en suite bathroom, dressing area and an enormous front facing sitting room which can be converted to a fourth bedroom.
The top floor features a laundry room, full bathroom and two king-sized bedrooms, one with a private, south facing terrace overlooking the gardens of Townhomes that sit on Convent Avenue and Hamilton Terrace.
The garden floor apartment features hardwood floors, a decorative fireplace, large kitchen an enormous bedroom, a full size washer and dryer and access to the garden.
The the basement was recently redone and has a new floor and a standing height of 7 feet.
Hamilton Heights is rich in history with its quiet, tree-lined streets. There is no wonder to why it is home to 4 out of the 10 top highest price sold townhouses in Harlem. Conveniently located near City College of New York with their Gothic Revival architecture and St. Nicholas Park which is home the Alexander Hamilton’s original home, Hamilton Grange National Memorial.