214 West 138th Street #2

Take this rare opportunity to enjoy country living in "The Pearl of Harlem", a warm and spacious duplex located on Harlem's famous Strivers' Row and featured in Trends Architectural Magazine and Period Homes upon its renovation. At 23 feet wide and with an abundance of natural sunlight owing to its unique location on "the Row", this is the ideal home for those seeking quiet living in a vibrant city. Step into the richly paneled entrance foyer on the first floor of this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom duplex and immediately feel the welcoming warmth and beauty of this 2,000 sq. ft. home. Leading off of the elegant, light-filled entry foyer is a powder room, a living room with working gas fireplace and recessed bookshelf, a dining room with decorative fireplace flanked by two oak-framed windows to the west and two doors opening to a private balcony to the south, and a Chefs kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, Kraftmaid oak cabinetry, and Delicatus Gold granite countertops. A grand and historic staircase rises from the foyer to the 2nd floor with a spacious master bedroom with gas fireplace, ensuite marble master bath, 1 large walk-in closet and 2 additional spacious closets. Complementing this floor is a second full bath, two additional bedrooms and a washer/dryer. The renovations have been done with a view to preserving the rich historic features of this Strivers Row Landmark while providing the convenience of modern living.This apartment comes with a large storage room. 1 parking space available at cost. Near to St. Nicholas Park and in St. Nicholas Historic District.