Ipo katika mojawapo ya mitaa yenye haiba kubwa na usanifu wa kipekee zaidi katika Wilaya ya Kihistoria inayotafutwa sana ya Jumel Terrace, 438 West 162nd Street ni nyumba ya kuvutia ya mjini yenye upana wa futi 19.5, iliyojengwa kwa chokaa, ikitoa takribani futi za mraba 4,000 za nafasi ya ndani, pamoja na bustani ya kibinafsi inayoelekea kusini yenye ukubwa wa takribani futi za mraba 850.

Iliyobuniwa na mbunifu Henry Fouchaux na kujengwa mwaka 1896, makazi haya maridadi ya chokaa yenye sehemu za madirisha zinazojitokeza yanaunganisha vipengele vya usanifu wa Romanesque Revival na Classical na ukarabati wa kisasa uliofanywa kwa umakini. Nyumba hii imehifadhi mkusanyiko wa kipekee wa vipengele vya awali vya enzi hiyo, vikiwemo meko sita yenye vigae, kazi za mbao zilizochongwa kwa ustadi, milango ya mfukoni ya mahogany, ngazi za awali za mbao za cherry, vifuniko vya madirisha, mapambo ya chini ya kuta, dari na mapambo ya frieze, pamoja na handrails za mbao zilizopambwa kwa ustadi wa hali ya juu.

Maboresho ya kisasa yanaendana vyema na mambo ya ndani ya kihistoria, yakiwemo jiko mawili ya Ulaya ya Leicht yaliyobuniwa kwa uzuri, yenye kaunta za zege, pamoja na bafu zilizoboreshwa na kumaliziwa kwa marumaru maridadi. Miale mitatu mikubwa ya mwanga kwenye ghorofa ya juu huleta mwanga wa ziada ndani ya nyumba, huku dari zenye urefu wa takribani futi 12 na uwiano mpana wa vyumba zikitoa hisia ya kuvutia ya ukubwa katika nyumba nzima.

Ikienea kwenye ghorofa nne kubwa, nyumba hii ina vyumba sita vya kulala na bafu tatu kamili. Kwa sasa imepangwa kuwa makazi mawili tofauti, yakiwa na fleti ya kibinafsi kwenye kiwango cha bustani na makazi makubwa ya juu yanayochukua ghorofa zilizobaki. Mpangilio huu hutoa unyumbufu mkubwa kwa mmiliki anayetafuta nafasi pana ya kuishi pamoja na fleti tofauti kwa ajili ya familia pana, wageni au mapato yanayoweza kupatikana kwa kukodisha.

Cheti cha sasa cha Makazi kinaonyesha matumizi ya SRO. Mmiliki kwa sasa yuko katika mchakato wa kurekebisha Cheti cha Makazi ili kuruhusu matumizi ya nyumba hiyo kama vitengo viwili.

Bustani ya takribani futi za mraba 850 inayoelekea kusini hutoa eneo adimu la kibinafsi la kujisitiri, likiwa na nafasi ya kutosha kwa ajili ya kula, kuburudisha wageni, kulima bustani na kuishi nje.

West 162nd Street ni mtaa mpana sana wa nyumba za mjini, wenye njia mbili, uliopambwa kwa miti na kuzungukwa na usanifu wa kihistoria pamoja na maeneo ya kijani. Wilaya ya Kihistoria ya Jumel Terrace, Jumba na bustani za Morris-Jumel, Highbridge Park, bustani za jamii za mtaa, viwanja vya michezo, njia za kukimbia na kutembea, pamoja na ufukwe wa Mto Harlem, vyote viko karibu.

Usafiri ni rahisi sana, huku treni ya C ikiwa katika 163rd Street na treni ya A ikiwa umbali wa vitalu vichache tu, zikitoa ufikiaji wa haraka katika maeneo yote ya Manhattan. Kituo cha Matibabu cha Columbia University Irving, mikahawa ya mtaa, maduka na maduka ya vyakula pia viko umbali mfupi na rahisi kufikiwa.

Hii ni fursa adimu ya kumiliki nyumba kubwa ya kihistoria ya mjini huko Manhattan, inayochanganya haiba ya usanifu, maboresho ya kisasa, nafasi ya kibinafsi ya nje na unyumbufu wa kipekee kwa matumizi ya baadaye.

Kodi ya mwaka ya mali isiyohamishika: takribani $14,331

Located on one of the most charming and architecturally distinctive blocks in the coveted Jumel Terrace Historic District, 438 West 162nd Street is a remarkable 19.5-foot-wide limestone townhouse offering approximately 4,000 square feet of interior space, plus an approximately 850-square-foot private south-facing garden.

Designed by architect Henry Fouchaux and built in 1896, this handsome bayed limestone residence blends Romanesque Revival and Classical architectural elements with a thoughtful modern renovation. The home retains an extraordinary collection of original period details, including six tiled fireplaces, ornate hand-carved woodwork, mahogany pocket doors, original cherry wood staircases, shutters, wainscoting, decorative ceilings and friezes, and beautifully detailed wood banisters.

Modern updates complement the historic interiors, including two beautifully designed Leicht European kitchens with concrete countertops and updated bathrooms finished with elegant marble. Three grand skylights on the top floor bring additional light into the home, while soaring ceilings reaching approximately 12 feet and generous proportions create an impressive sense of scale throughout.

Spanning four substantial floors, the property offers six bedrooms and three full bathrooms. It is currently configured as two separate residences, with a private garden-level apartment and an expansive upper residence occupying the remaining floors. This layout provides tremendous flexibility for an owner seeking substantial living space together with a separate apartment for extended family, guests or potential rental income.

The existing Certificate of Occupancy reflects SRO use. The owner is currently in the process of amending the Certificate of Occupancy to two unit use.

The approximately 850-square-foot south-facing garden provides a rare private retreat with ample room for dining, entertaining, gardening and outdoor living.

West 162nd Street is an exceptionally wide, double-sided, tree-lined townhouse block surrounded by historic architecture and greenery. The Jumel Terrace Historic District, Morris-Jumel Mansion and gardens, Highbridge Park, neighborhood community gardens, playgrounds, running and walking paths, and the Harlem River waterfront are all nearby.

Transportation is exceptionally convenient, with the C train at 163rd Street and the A train just a few blocks away, providing quick access throughout Manhattan. Columbia University Irving Medical Center, neighborhood restaurants, shops and grocery stores are also within easy reach.

A rare opportunity to own a substantial historic Manhattan townhouse combining architectural character, modern updates, private outdoor space and exceptional flexibility for the future.

Annual real estate taxes: approximately $14,331