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542 West 153rd Street
Last updated on Nov 28, 2025

Perch Harlem,
542 West 153rd Street

Manhattan's first Passive House rental, Perch Harlem offers energy-efficient living with continuously filtered air and noise reduction. The building provides well-equipped apartments and comprehensive amenities, including concierge service, in a convenient Harlem location near transportation and cultural attractions.

542 West 153rd Street Location Map

Overview of Perch Harlem at 542 West 153rd Street

Manhattan’s first Passive House rental, Perch Harlem was constructed to provide continuously filtered air and to minimize noise pollution and energy consumption, resulting in lower utility bills – a plus for students on a budget. All 34 homes come equipped with oversized triple-pane windows, Bosch in-unit washers/dryers, and kitchens that feature stone countertops, porcelain tile backsplashes, and stainless steel energy star appliances. The building also provides a comprehensive amenity package that includes a virtual doorman, exercise room, roof deck, common lounge, on-site parking, bike and personal storage, and complimentary concierge service by Hello Alfred, which can do everything from stocking your fridge with groceries to watering your plants. Nearby, you’ll find the 1/A/C trains (15-minute commute to Columbia University), restaurants along Broadway, like Harlem Public and Bono Trattoria, and cultural institutions like the Sugar Hill Museum of Art & Storytelling, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and more.

Doorman
None
Type
Rental
Year Built
2017
Apartments
Floors
7
Neighborhood

Amenities

  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • On-Site Parking
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Virtual Doorman

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  1. 1
at Broadway 0.22 miles
  1. C
at Saint Nicholas Ave 0.25 miles
  1. B
  2. D
at Frederick Douglass Blvd and 156th 0.42 miles
  1. A
at Saint Nicholas Ave and 147th 0.44 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Overlooks Trinity Church Cemetery
  • Not far from subways
  • Close to Broadway
  • Close to Church of the Intercession
  • Gym
  • Bicycle room
  • Storage
  • Laundry
  • Virtual doorman
  • Roof deck
  • Common room with kitchen
  • Garage
  • Hello Alfred concierge
  • No balconies

CityRealty Rating

24
/44
Architecture
+
33
/36
Location
+
17
/39
Features
+
8
Editor’s Points
=
82
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Building Management

Our goal is to make co-inhabitants into neighbors via a mix of tools & well thought out communal spaces to foster community.

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Alternate Addresses

  • 544 West 153rd Street
  • 546 West 153rd Street
  • 548 West 153rd Street