509 W 149th Street
MLS® #RLS10628365
Listing by Compass
4
Bedrooms
3.5
Baths
3,600
Sq. Ft.
1920
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1920)
Property Details
Description
Open House By Appointment Only. Distinctive 18'-wide 3-family townhouse on a prime block in Hamilton Heights. The house contains an abundant amount of original detail, was recently updated and includes three (3) free-market apartments (delivered vacant) each with an in-unit washer and dryer and high ceilings. The building has two floor-through apartments on the top and ground floor, plus a 2 bedroom duplex apartment on the parlor and second floor. In addition to the three apartments, there is a finished cellar that has direct access to the private garden. Use the finished cellar as a rec room/office/playroom, or rent to the tenants as an office for additional income. There is a new gas boiler, the building exterior has been recently repointed, and the roof and interior details are in excellent condition. You also have many different configurations and options to work with, including adding onto the building with ~900 SF of additional air rights, and/or easily converting the building to a two-family with an upper triplex. The top-floor apartment has a large living room and a skylight over the kitchen. The ground floor apartment has a private deck separated from the garden. There are seven original fireplaces, parquet flooring, pocket shutters, and so many other original details that make this property a prized NYC possession.
Building Information
About Hamilton Heights
View All Hamilton Heights ListingsHamilton Heights is a historic and architecturally stunning section of Harlem, named after Alexander Hamilton. The neighborhood is famous for its grand row houses and the beautiful campus of City College. Residents enjoy proximity to Riverbank State Park and a growing number of cafes and restaurants. The real estate market features a mix of impeccably preserved historic townhouses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and modern boutique developments.
Hamilton Heights Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
53
Median Asking Price
$600K
Median $/Sqft
$758
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
2
Price Reduced
28%
Sold (30 Days)
3
Median Sale Price
$603K
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/17/26, 3:04 PM EST
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Location
509 W 149th Street, Hamilton Heights, New York County • Near Amsterdam Avenue/Broadway
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