1 bedroom apartment for rent

Luxury loft living with private balcony and shared roof deck in an historic brownstone in the heart of Harlem! This beautiful fully renovated loft-style 1-bedroom 1-bathroom first floor walk-up floor-through apartment is located in an 1885 Charles Beer neo-Grec brownstone in the Mount Morris Park Historic District of Central Harlem. The building is recognized by the Historic Landmarks Preservation Center and was once home to the studio of James Vander Zee, famous Harlem Renaissance photographer whose work is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum. The unit has high ceilings and large windows for a wonderful sense of light and space, and you'll enjoy the exposed brick, decorative fireplace, elegant light fixtures, recessed lighting and two outdoor spaces. The balcony looks over the quiet, planted backyard with roses, hydrangea and peach, while the shared roof deck has unobstructed views of the neo-Gothic Reformed Low Dutch Church of Harlem on the opposite side of the Avenue (please see photographs).The open-plan kitchen features custom maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, and there is an in-unit washer and dryer. The apartment also features a private balcony and shared roof access. All of this luxury while maintaining the historic charm you expect from townhouse living. This building is ideally located for food, fun and transportation. Whole Foods and the Harlem Shake restaurant are just across the street, and it's a two minute stroll to Sylvia's, the Corner Social, Red Rooster and Lenox Avenue's Restaurant Row. Entertainment can be found with DJ's and live bands at Corner Social and Red Rooster, plus the Apollo Theater a five minute stroll away. The 2 and 3 subway lines are a block from the apartment, and the A,B,C,D and 4,5,6 lines, and Metro North, are within a short walk. Tenant pays all utilities, and a commission of 15% of yearly rent. Cats are allowed, but apologies, no dogs. Don't miss this wonderful apartment in the heart of Historic Central Harlem! Call the listing broker, Harlem Lofts, for your private appointment!