On the Market: A Renovated Townhome in Sugar Hill Blends Historic Harlem Grandeur with Modern Comfort

By Grace Cassidy A masterfully renovated dual-unit townhome in the HarlemHamilton Heights neighborhood of Sugar Hill has just hit the market for $3,175,000. Originally built in 1901, the residence has maintained its historic charm on the exterior and features several original details inside while offering the modern conveniences of a new-build home. 887 Saint Nicholas Ave. Located at 887 Saint Nicholas Avenue and represented by Douglas Elliman agents Pierre Malterre-West and Randall Dolland , the main home comprises four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, with beautiful herringbone hardwood floors, a black granite fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room and a chef’s kitchen completely equipped with stainless-steel appliances, a six-burner stove and marble waterfall countertops. Take the wooden staircase upstairs to find the comfortable primary suite, accessed by a double-door entry. A walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom with dual sinks, two shower heads, a soaking tub and separate water closet are included. Down the hall is another bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. On the townhome’s top level are two more bedrooms (one with an en-suite bath), a media room and a wet bar. On the first level of the residence is the two-bedroom, two-bath garden unit. Spanning a comfortable 1,144 square feet, the unit features a private entrance with a spacious foyer, an open-concept kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and marble countertops, nine-inch-wide plank luxury vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and heated floors in the bathrooms. Both bedrooms include en-suite bathrooms and enjoy direct access to the 300-square-foot garden. Homeowners will appreciate Sugar Hill’s quiet, tree-lined streets, historic Victorian-era mansions and easy access to the Hudson River just a few blocks away. Jackie Robinson Park is just a five-minute walk away, and numerous restaurants are nearby.