Few Manhattan neighborhoods can claim to be as profoundly a part of the greater idea of New York City, or more legitimately iconic, than Harlem. Harlem is a real neighborhood in Manhattan, of course, stretching from the Hudson River to the East River between 158th Street and a border that no one can quite agree upon on the south. But Harlem is also more than just a Manhattan neighborhood -- it’s a vibrant piece of living history, and a place somehow just as real in the imagination as it is in the real world of New York City. Seemingly every block in Harlem is packed with New York City history, and national landmarks abound, ranging from John D. Rockefeller's sprawling Dunbar Apartments to The Apollo Theater to the historic townhouses of Strivers Row. After a series of down decades in which much of the neighborhood’s historic housing fell into disrepair, Harlem began an epic comeback that continues today. Harlem property values soared 300 percent in the 1990s, and a host of new construction condominiums rose alongside the neighborhood's historic brownstones.
Harlem retains its distinctive character thanks to its world-famous classic restaurants and the jazz clubs and lounges that highlight its booming nightlife scene, but it is also home to new restaurants from world-renowned chefs, trendy bars, and the other resolutely new-school attractions. Increasingly, too, Harlem is also home to some rather straightforward Manhattan luxury brands -- witness the neighborhood's Citarella and Fairway markets, for instance, or Harlem's numerous high-end boutiques. The new condominium listings of Harlem run from inventive adaptive-reuse projects like PS90 -- a luxury condominium in a stately converted school building -- to more conventional luxury condo developments that would impress anywhere in Manhattan. Harlem’s new condominiums are all different, of course, but they carry the same message -- namely that there's more to Harlem than history, and that Harlem’s ongoing revitalization suggests that this most historic Manhattan neighborhood is not done making history yet.
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1790 Third Avenue, Harlem
The Cereza is a modern luxury condominium that highlights the best of East Harlem. The 52 homes inside range from studios to two-bedroom apartments, all of which are filled with luxury finishes and details.
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1485 Fifth Avenue, Harlem
Built on 1485 Fifth Avenue in the rapidly growing neighborhood of Harlem, 5th on the Park is a pre-war condominium with modern conveniences such as a fitness center and rooftop. With dramatic views of Mount Morris Park, this luxury condo provides floor-to-ceiling windows with cherry wood flooring that will warmly encompass its residents.
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342 East 110th Street, Harlem
East Harlem is home to Conrad, a notable condominium that uses light to its advantage with a glass and concrete exterior. The condominiums striking lobby features a billiard room and lounge. Sun-drenched apartments are complemented by sleek white oak floors and prevailing vanities.
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106 West 116th Street, Harlem
If you're looking to be surrounded by beautiful green spaces on a quiet street while still getting the best Manhattan has to offer, look no further than Graceline Court, just off Lenox Avenue and a short walk from Central Park, Morningside Park, and Marcus Garvey Park.
This Central Harlem building boasts a doorman, a fitness center that overlooks a beautiful garden and is pet-friendly. The apartments feature hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, custom cherry kitchen cabinetry, and real wood-burning fireplaces.
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40 West 116th Street, Harlem
Kalahari Harlem is a new LEED-certified condominium located in Manhattan’s culturally rich neighborhood of Harlem. Each generously spaced apartment is enhanced by sustainable bamboo floors and oversized windows. The amenities include a 24-hour concierge, music practice room and meeting facilities.
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333 East 109th Street, Harlem
Located in the diverse and culturally affluent neighborhood of Harlem, Pascal is a new construction condominium offering its residents a premier and luxurious living experience. Each spacious apartment boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, a private balcony, a terrace, and state-of-the-art fixtures and finishes.
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380 Lenox Avenue, Harlem
Built in 2005, this beautiful 12-story building is as striking as it is luxurious. There are 77 modern apartments inside this Harlem building and it boasts some of the largest 2-3 bedroom apartments for their price range.
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117 West 123rd Street, Harlem
Harlem’s Windows on 123 epitomizes the meaning of luxury. With a cutting-edge glass-and-steel exterior, Windows on 123 overlooks the neighborhood with presence. Inside, elegant details make for a stunning living experience, while panoramic views of Manhattan and its range of amenities excel at providing comfort and beauty.
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409 Edgecombe Avenue , Harlem
409 Edgecombe Avenue has had quite a roster: Thurgood Marshall, W.E.B. Dubois, men at the forefront of the Harlem Renaissance. Now a pre-war co-op in Harlem 409 Edgecombe Avenue is the standard in modern New York apartments. Set right by Yankee Stadium, residents can enjoy the best of Upper Manhattan.
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Set in the backdrop of Harlem, Apex is lavish condominium boasting fantastic residential service and units featuring top-of-the-line amenities. Sharing its space with a popular Manhattan hotel on 2300 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Apex has the ability to share in 24 hour doorman service, concierge, sundeck, and hotel bar.
