401 MANHATTAN Ave

Manhattan Avenue stretches along Morningside Park and block after block of architecturally significant townhouses and is arguably one of the prettiest avenues in Harlem. Only one block from the vibrant nightlife and celebrated restaurant scene on and around Frederick Douglas Boulevard; and one block from the subway, crosstown bus, and Morningside Park, 401 Manhattan Avenue is truly in the heart of Harlem/Morningside Heights. Once the home of Metropolitan Museum of Art curator Hugh Crean, many of the home's original details remain intact With loving hands, the current owners have honored the timeless tradition and provenance of this special 18 foot wide home. The parlor floor has a welcoming living room with an impressive wood-burning fireplace, open kitchen with island, and generous dining area. A handsome staircase leads down to an open media/entertainment area with full bath, and an outdoor garden. There is a second street entrance on this level and a large laundry. Upstairs there are two bedroom floors consisting of 4-5 bedrooms, 2-3 baths, skylight, three additional wood-burning fireplaces, and roof access. Whether end-user or investor, this is an extraordinary opportunity to own a very special house in an extremely desirable neighborhood.