89 W 119th St

Welcome to 89 West 119th Street, an exceptional four-story, two-family residence originally designed by the acclaimed architect John Hauser in 1896. Located 9 blocks away from Central Park, on a picturesque Renaissance brownstone block in South Harlem, this expansive 5,714 square-foot property seamlessly blends historic charm with modern luxury. The owner’s triplex boasts four spacious bedrooms, a versatile bonus room, and 3.5 bathrooms. Enjoy three beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces totaling 925 square feet, perfect for relaxation, gardening, and entertaining. Each room in this home features a working fireplace, and large windows fill the house with natural light from morning to evening. The property also includes a fully renovated one-bedroom garden apartment, providing a valuable source of rental income. With extensive updates throughout, this unique townhouse offers contemporary comfort while preserving its original architectural details.

As you enter through the grand front doors, you are welcomed by the refined elegance of the home. The living room boasts soaring, high ceilings and well preserved original details. Adjacent is a bright dining room, perfect for hosting large dinner parties, that is seamlessly connected to a renovated chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, ample storage, and deck access leading to the backyard. This floor also features a beautifully added half bath.

On the third floor, you'll find the grand primary bedroom with a cozy fireplace, numerous custom closets, and a recently updated en-suite bathroom with dual stand-up showers, a double sink, and heated flooring. The spacious and bright front room, with its impressive triple windows allowing for tons of light, can serve as a serene library, office or another spacious bedroom. Adding to the convenience, a well-appointed kitchenette equipped with a wine cooler, fridge/freezer with ice maker is located between the bedrooms.

Upon entering the top floor, bathed in light from the skylight, you’ll find two bedrooms and an additional third bonus room that can serve as a home office or an extra bedroom. One of the spacious and bright bedrooms includes an en-suite bathroom, while the other one boasts a private outdoor space. The bathroom has both a deep-soaking tub, a double sink, and a stand-up shower. A washer and dryer are also conveniently located on this level.

To maximize additional income, the garden level has been fully renovated into a one-bedroom apartment complete with a dedicated home office area, deep closets for convenient storage and its own washer/dryer. The expansive backyard, newly paved and fenced, features a brand-new spiral staircase and is accessible from both the owner's triplex and the garden apartment.

The house has undergone numerous updates, including a new roof, primary bathroom with new water lines, new added hot water recirculating pump for top floor water lines, new water heater, new front windows throughout the house, fenced and paved backyard, spiral staircase from kitchen deck to backyard, 3 mini splits and a heat pump added for the garden apartment, and bespoke trash and recycling cedar trashcan closets in front yard. Additionally, a comprehensive alarm system was installed throughout the townhouse.

Total Square Footage: 5,714 Sqft
Usable Square Footage: 3,849 sqft
Interior space: 3,849sqft + 940 sqft basement + 925 sqft outdoor space

The brownstone is conveniently located within walking distance to everything the neighborhood has to offer: all the national retailers, including Whole Foods, the upcoming Trader Joe’s and Target. It is also close to Marcus Garvey Park, Central Park, Morningside Park and a dog run. Commuting is easy with the nearby 2 and 3 express trains, as well as quick access to the 4/5/6 and A/B/C/D subway lines, along with a myriad of other transportation options.