393 CONVENT Avenue
$3,995,000
MLS# RLS20118247 · Hamilton Heights
Listed September 30, 2026 · 36 days on the market
6 Beds 6 Baths 6,600 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
Exceptional in both scale and character, this grand 23-foot-wide semi-detached townhouse offers a rare combination of historic architecture, beautifully preserved original detail, and thoughtfully updated modern living. Set on a quiet corner along one of Hamilton Heights' most picturesque stretches of Convent Avenue, the home has a presence and sense of grandeur that is increasingly difficult to find in the uptown townhouse market.
Throughout the residence, remarkable original woodwork and architectural details have been carefully preserved and restored, from the grand staircase and window surrounds to the fireplaces and millwork. These historic elements are balanced by renovated kitchens and bathrooms, central air, and updated systems, creating a home that retains the warmth and character of a classic New York townhouse while offering the comforts of contemporary living.
The home offers approximately 5,200 square feet above grade, with more than 6,500 square feet including the finished basement. Its rare 23-foot width is immediately apparent in the generously proportioned rooms, while its semi-detached corner position brings additional exposures, natural light and a wonderful sense of openness throughout.
Configured as a 1-unit residence, the garden level offers exceptional flexibility with its own full kitchen, living area and two additional rooms. The current owners have used this level as an in-law suite, with one of the rooms converted into an oversized walk-in closet. Because the garden level remains internally connected to the rest of the residence, it can function seamlessly as part of the home while providing a private and comfortable space for extended family or guests.
The finished basement adds yet another dimension to the home, with a recreation and media area, half bath, and ample additional space for fitness equipment, storage, and other uses. Upstairs, a dedicated room adjacent to the primary suite is currently configured as a home gym.
At the top of the house, an interior staircase provides direct access to the roof, creating an extraordinary opportunity for a future finished rooftop space with sweeping views, subject to applicable approvals and requirements.
With its exceptional scale, rare width, corner setting, preserved architectural detail, and modern updates, this is a truly distinctive residence and one of the more compelling townhouse offerings in the uptown market.
All square footage and dimensions are approximate and should be independently verified by the purchaser.
Floorplan coming soon
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC.
The garden level already works as its own apartment, with a full kitchen, a living area and two more rooms. The current owners have used it as an in-law suite, and it stays connected to the rest of the house, so it can serve as guest space or become part of the main home.
The house is 23 feet wide, and that shows in the rooms. Above grade it measures about 5,200 square feet, and with the finished basement the total is more than 6,500. The original woodwork, the grand staircase, window surrounds, fireplaces and millwork have been preserved and restored, while the kitchens and bathrooms are renovated. I like that the period detail sits beside working rooms that are already up to date, and it's worth seeing the staircase and fireplaces in person.
Over three floors, the house gives more separation between the garden level and the upper rooms, though you'll be on the stairs for most trips. A room beside the primary suite is set up as a home gym now. The finished basement has a recreation and media area, a half bath, and room for fitness equipment and storage. An interior staircase leads to the roof, which the listing notes could become a finished rooftop space, subject to applicable approvals.
The 145 St station is about 2 minutes away on foot for the A, B, C and D trains, and the 1 is about 7 minutes away. Jackie Robinson Park is about 4 minutes on foot, and St. Nicholas Park is about 8 minutes.
Quick answers+
Does the house have a washer and dryer?
Yes, there is a washer and dryer in the home.
Does the garden level have its own kitchen?
Yes. The garden level has a full kitchen, a living area and two additional rooms, and it's internally connected to the rest of the residence.
Does the house have central air?
Yes, the home has central air.
Curtis Bain
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Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
- Smoke-free
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Central air
- Fireplace
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Green building
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$22,417 / month
- Principal and interest$20,201
- Property taxes$2,216
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$799,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1.5%)$59,925
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$61,523
Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
About the Building
393 Convent Avenue is a 3-story walk-up apartments in Hamilton Heights, completed in 1892 and home to 4 residential units. It sits within the Hamilton Heights / Sugar Hill Historic District. The most recent major alteration on record was in 2004.
The closest subway is 145 St (A, B, C, D), about a 2-minute walk. Jackie Robinson Park is roughly 4 minutes away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
- Year Built
- 1892
- Stories
- 3
- Units
- 4
- Building Type
- Walk-Up Apartments
- Historic District
- Hamilton Heights / Sugar Hill Historic District
Location & Nearby
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393 CONVENT Avenue
Subway
- ABCD145 StAbout 2 min walk
- 1145 StAbout 7 min walk
- C155 StAbout 10 min walk
- 3Harlem-148 StAbout 12 min walk · Accessible
Parks
- Jackie Robinson ParkAbout 4 min walk
- St. Nicholas ParkAbout 8 min walk
- Renaissance PlaygroundAbout 8 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. 153 Adam Clayton PowellAbout 3 min walk
- The William Lynch SchoolAbout 3 min walk
- Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem · CharterAbout 4 min walk
Middle schools
- Hamilton Grange Middle SchoolAbout 14 min walk
- St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School · CharterAbout 19 min walk
High schools
- New Heights Academy Charter School · CharterAbout 6 min walk
- High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering at City CollegeAbout 9 min walk
Colleges & universities
- City College of New York (CUNY)About 13 min walk
- Boricua CollegeAbout 14 min walk
Museums
- Sugar Hill Children'S Museum of Art & StorytellingAbout 10 min walk
- Museum of the American IndianAbout 11 min walk
Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.
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