409 Edgecombe Ave. #5B

Enjoy the style and sophistication reminiscent of Harlem’s Renaissance at the renown 409 Edgecombe. This classic pre-war Manhattan apartment building is distinguished for its classic Neo-Georgian style. Built in 1917 and designed by famed architects, Schwartz and Gross, 409 Edgecombe is characterized by its stone faced base, brick upper stories, terra-cotta details and a marbled lobby. Similarly constructed buildings can be found in Manhattan’s Upper East and Upper West Side enclaves.
Landmarked, 409 Edgecombe is one of the most prestigious addresses in the exclusive Sugar Hill neighborhood. The thirteen storied mid rise cooperative sits upon Coogan’s Bluff high above the Harlem River Valley, Jackie Robinson Park and adjacent to Macomb’s Dam Bridge; it offers panoramic views of the Bronx skyline and the morning sunrise. 409 Edgecombe was once known as the home of Harlem’s African American elite. During the Renaissance era, this building was the home of many luminaries in the fields of law, academia, law and entertainment namely, WEB Dubois, Roy Wilkins , Thurgood Marshall and Elizabeth Catlett.
The 2 bed/1.5 bath apartment featured is also a treat!
The apartment’s pre-war charm exudes through its lay-out. The generous entry foyer sets the stage. The large living and formal dining room area accented by the high ceilings period wall moldings and original hardwood floors are exquisite. It is a warm and welcoming place to call home.
This handy man special however requires some updating. If you enjoy pouring through design magazines and fussing over fixtures this indeed would be a fun apartment to renovate. Deciding whether to modernize the apartment with contemporary finishes or restore with apartment with an antique flair