121 W 131st Street 2

Agent's Note

From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Compass.

The 435-square-foot private backyard is the feature that sets this apartment apart. It has wood decking, custom planters, and enough room for outdoor dining, entertaining, and lounging, which is a real amenity for a home in the city.

South-facing windows fill the living space with light. With an open horizon, a south window gets about 8.5 hours of direct sun at the winter solstice and about 10 hours at the equinoxes, though nearby buildings can block some of it. The 11-foot original ceilings, exposed brick, stained glass, and ornate millwork give the rooms a defined character, and the decorative fireplace mantel anchors the living room. The kitchen is open to the living space, which keeps cooking connected to the room but leaves less separation between the two.

A separate dining area can serve as a home office or a guest room, which gives the layout more range than a single-purpose space. The bedroom gets plenty of light from windows along one wall, and there's a separate dressing area beside it. The bedroom also has a walk-in closet with custom built-ins, and a 65-square-foot storage room transfers with the apartment. The kitchen has a gas cooktop, gas oven, dishwasher, and stainless steel appliances, and the washer and dryer are in the unit.

The building is a three-story walk-up with eight units. Its amenities include a concierge, a gym, a recreation room, a garden, outdoor grills, and a roof deck. The 2 and 3 trains at 135th Street are about 5 minutes on foot, and Marcus Garvey Park is about 11 minutes away. The apartment is part of the Central Harlem West historic district.