A gut renovation is bringing a dilapidated Harlem brownstone back to life.
Originally constructed around 1910, the brownstone at 42 West 126th Street has a garden level and rises to three floors on the tree-lined block. Permits filed for the renovation indicate the once four-unit walkup now has eight rental homes inside the updated building. Douglas Elliman is handling leasing and listings are priced between $1,850/month for a first-floor studio to $2,700/month for the garden-level duplex with a private backyard; see all the listings here.
Originally constructed around 1910, the brownstone at 42 West 126th Street has a garden level and rises to three floors on the tree-lined block. Permits filed for the renovation indicate the once four-unit walkup now has eight rental homes inside the updated building. Douglas Elliman is handling leasing and listings are priced between $1,850/month for a first-floor studio to $2,700/month for the garden-level duplex with a private backyard; see all the listings here.
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The rentals have a contemporary interior design and the only prewar feature remaining are high ceilings. There is hardwood flooring with charcoal baseboards, large windows with traditional sills and soft recessed lighting. The charcoal theme spreads throughout the units and includes handsome colored cabinetry and interior doors. Kitchens have a stainless steel appliance package, tiled backsplashes, and modern fixtures and countertops. Convenient building features include central heating/air and onsite laundry.
Current Harlem rental listings on CityRealty have a median price of $2,498/month so these new units at 42 West 126th Street might be a good find. Other listings in the area include a one-bedroom for $2,495/month at 32 West 126th Street and a studio at 24 West 125th Street for $1,695/month.
Search more Harlem rentals here.
Current Harlem rental listings on CityRealty have a median price of $2,498/month so these new units at 42 West 126th Street might be a good find. Other listings in the area include a one-bedroom for $2,495/month at 32 West 126th Street and a studio at 24 West 125th Street for $1,695/month.
Search more Harlem rentals here.
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