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Hamilton heights - elegant 3-bedroom, 2-bath co-op in historic sugar hill landmark experience a rare chance to own a piece of harlem’s storied past at the garrison apartments, a landmark prewar cooperative in the heart of hamilton heights’ sugar hill historic district.  Built in 1910 and a cooperative since 1929, the garrison stands at the corner of convent avenue and west 149th street, within a neighborhood celebrated for its architectural distinction and cultural legacy.  This stately six-story building, with its granite, brick, and terra cotta façade, has long been a haven for luminaries of the harlem renaissance and is recognized as sugar hill’s longest established co-op.  Apartment features • welcoming foyer with original wood moldings and soaring 9’7” ceilings, showcasing classic prewar craftsmanship.  • elegant living room with a decorative fireplace and a cozy bay window seat-perfect for relaxing or entertaining-offering the character so rarely found in today’s listings.  • formal dining room overlooking a tree-lined street, comfortably seating eight guests.  • tudor-style wood-paneled room, ideal as a primary bedroom or library, featuring another charming bay window seat.  • two additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guest rooms, a home office, or creative space.  • rare, oversized eat-in kitchen-an inviting gathering spot for friends and family, with abundant cabinetry and natural light.  • original architectural details throughout, offering “good bones” and endless potential for a cosmetic refresh to reflect your personal style.  Building highlights • elevator building with butterflymx video security system.  • live-in superintendent, central laundry room, storage, bike storage, and a beautifully maintained shareholder garden.  • pet policy: cats only.  • primary residence required; no subletting permitted.  • $408 monthly special assessment through december 2025, paid by seller.  A storied address the garrison’s legacy is deeply woven into harlem’s cultural history.  Notable residents have included: • poet countee cullen • opera pioneer jules bledsoe (original shareholder and board member) • adam clayton powell sr.  , pastor of abyssinian baptist church, and his son, congressman adam clayton powell jr.  • langston hughes and zora neale hurston, who collaborated on their play mule bone within these walls the building’s name honors abolitionist william lloyd garrison, reflecting its roots as a beacon for black professionals and artists during the harlem renaissance.  For more on the garrison’s rich history, see its dedicated entry on wikipedia https://en.  Wikipedia.  Org/wiki/435_convent_avenue prime hamilton heights location • steps from city college, the 28-acre riverbank state park, and the newly renovated 11-acre jackie robinson park.  • easy access to a/b/c/d express trains at 145th street-just 15 minutes to midtown manhattan.  • surrounded by historic architecture, tree-lined streets, and vibrant community life, with convenient access to local shops, supermarkets, and harlem’s renowned dining and cultural destinations.  This is a rare opportunity to own a spacious, elegant home in one of manhattan’s most architecturally distinguished and culturally significant neighborhoods, where history, community, and convenience converge.  


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