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Experience luxury penthouse living in Central Harlem at 257 W 117th Street, Penthouse A! Located on the top floor of The Fitzgerald, one of Central Harlem's most highly coveted boutique doorman condominiums, Penthouse A is a rare opportunity to have it all - over 1660 sq ft of roof deck space with unobstructed Southern and Western skyline views plus 2100 sq ft of elegant interior living space - perfect for sophisticated living and entertaining. Brand new oak floors and kitchen cabinetry complement high end Viking and SubZero appliances and beautiful fixtures throughout this thoughtfully designed home with function and flexibility. The central heat and air is controlled by a Nest home system for additional convenience.

Located in the heart of Central Harlem between Frederick Douglass Boulevard and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard, this home has the benefits of large bedroom layouts, spacious common areas, and spectacular outdoor space. The penthouse has convertible 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms and features a fully appointed high end open kitchen with large sit-in island adjacent to the spacious living room with 12 ft ceilings. No expense was spared to customize this beautiful home designed by Danielle Colding, winner of HGTV Design Star.

Southern exposure light floods through oversized windows into the living and dining space aligned with uniquely designed sliding glass doors separating an elegant home office /bedroom with custom built-ins and custom crafted hydraulic German lift (murphy bed). The layout flows through the corridor to the master and 2nd bedrooms that allows for privacy and separation from the common areas, creating an expansive, modern residential feel.

High ceilings and plenty of light flood the master bedroom featuring fully built-out his and hers custom closets and a luxurious en suite bath with double vanity sink with storage and tiled standing shower. There is ample space for king sized bedroom set, seating area and furnishing to make it a truly luxurious master suite.

The hallway leads to the last bedroom featuring another custom closet and large floorplan with flexibility to use as bedroom, home office or multipurpose room. The secondary full bathroom has a large soaking tub and sink vanity with storage.

Beyond the spacious layout and distinctive key features of this home, this property was designed with efficiency and storage throughout. The entry hallway features a custom-built shoe closet designed to hold over 100 pairs of shoes! The deep coat closet provides plenty of space for daily use and storage. Plus, the full-sized washer and dryer is tucked away in the hallway closet converted to function as a laundry and storage room. Another large closet in the back hallway is designed for linen or multipurpose use as well.

Aside from the impressive interior, this home has one of the largest, most coveted private roof deck spaces in Central Harlem. Perfect for entertaining or relaxing, you can enjoy spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline with Southern and Western views. The Brook Landscape designed rooftop oasis features a custom-built island outdoor kitchen with gas grill (gas line linked directly to the building), refrigerator and sink. There is space for casual seating, dining table, and extra space for gardening or additional relaxation seating. As an added bonus - an 8x8 outdoor storage shed is conveniently located on the roof to store outdoor furnishings or overflow.

The best of Harlem is right around the corner with lauded neighborhood favorites including Lido, Vineteria, BLVD Bistro, Diagonal, Cecil, Clay, Double Dutch Coffee, Starbucks, Harlem Tavern and Row House directly around the corner. Whole Foods is close by along with Lenox Avenue's Restaurant Row featuring Marcus SamuelssonÂ’s Red Rooster, Harlem Shake, Chai Wali, Corner Social and so many more amazing culinary and lifestyle destinations that make Harlem one of the New York City's most lively neighborhoods. Transportation is convenient via B/C/2/3 train at 116th St or A/D express trains to midtown in 15 minutes at 125th St. The Fitzgerald is a boutique doorman building with live-in super, bike storage, cage storage (for rent), video intercom system, and elegantly appointment lobby and hallway decor.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to reside in this truly unique and amazing home. We look forward to welcoming you - make an appointment today!

Assessment of $392.34/month until June 2022. J-51 Tax Abatement expires 2025