This photo courtesy of Google Street View 

CENTRAL PARK NORTH BLDG SELLS FOR $33,000,000!

 

According to the The Real Deal, 225 Central Park North was sold to a new owner for $33M. This is a picture of the six story building from Google Street View.

Click on the picture below from The Real Deal to link to the story by Rich Bockmann at The Real Deal.

photo copyright 2015 The Real Deal.

 

 

 http://trdny.com/1By7DQu

SLEDDING IN MORNINGSIDE PARK 

 

WHAT'S HAPPENING HERE?

383 WEST 125th STREET/ FORMER M&G

For many years this was the address of M&G Diner. After the diner closed, this spot at the corner of Morningside Ave and 125th st, was completely gutted. Chef Marcus Samuelsson who owns Red Rooster, purchased the Southern Fried Chicken sign which, in fact existed even before M&G. A new glass facade was installed and the space was put on the commercial market. A prime location but, no takers. The listing passed from broker to broker etc, and sat vacant for about three years.

Recently, there were signs of new life. First the sidewalk outside was repaired and then rosin paper went up covering the windows. Work lights could be seen through the glass and construction workers moved in and out.

Then, it all stopped...

On Jan 6th, NYC Dept. of Buildings issued a Stop Work Order. Apparently for "Work Without A Permit". 

Stay tuned...

Nurse Jackie Filming in Morningside Park

Edie Falco Shoots in Harlem

The Showtime series Nurse Jackie shot scenes for it's last season in Morningside Park this morning. Producer Tom Straw and series star Edie Falco were on set.

HISTORIC HARLEM

LAFAYETTE SQUARE

Morningside/Manhattan Avenues at 113th St

Place des Etats-Unis, 16th Arr Paris France

http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/lafayette-square

MOTORCYCLES ON MORNINGSIDE

EXHIBITION OF SPEED

The traffic islands meant to curb aggressive driving on Morningside Avenue proved useless when a group of dirtbike and atv riders staged a speed show.

 

 

WHAT DO YOU GET FOR ONE MILLION DOLLARS?

$1M BUDGET AND YOU WANT TO LIVE IN HARLEM?

HERE IS WHAT'S CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET...

Looking for a Townhouse/Brownstone?

Forget about it! Even dilapidated shells are well north of your paltry $1M.

You're an apartment hunter. Below are a couple of options. Full disclosure: The following pics were lifted off the respective broker's websites. Born In Harlem has no affiliation with them (even though BIH is an ex-Real Estate Agent) and the original links are added.

2BED 2BATH CONDO IN A NEWER BUILDING

WHAT YOU GET: Approximately 1217 sf. Dining room, juliet balcony, washer/dryer and  access to outdoor space.

PRICE: $1.095M w/monthly CC of $688. About $900 per sf.

Okay, slightly more than $1M but this one is about location, location, location in a building that bills itself as capturing the intimacy of an early boutique hotel (you be the judge). On a street between ACP Blvd and FDB, it's a short walking distance to transportation, restaurants, services and Morningside Park. Plus, prices in this building have steadily risen over the years with a unit sold back in June for $1.050M. Listed today. http://www.citi-habitats.com/real-estate/sales/Morningside-Heights/Two-Bedroom/242842/S?adID=242842

A LITTLE FURTHER NORTHEAST IS OPTION TWO: 2BED 1BATH PREWAR

WHAT YOU GET: 1175 sf of renovated charm. High ceilings, exposed brick, open kitchen, washer /dryer and lots of storage.

PRICE: $695K w/month CC of $728. About $571 per sf. 

$1M not what it used to be? Would like some change leftover? Located in the Mount Morris Historic District, literally steps from the park is this circa 1900 home. Restaurants, shops, services and transportation are all just three blocks north on 125th St. And soon, there will be a Whole Foods in the area. FYI: There is another albeit smaller (800 sf) unit for sale in this building. It is listed with a different broker for $585K with an openhouse planned for 8/31. However, it has been on the market for over three months and based on the pics on the website, it needs a lot of work... Links to the pics above:http://www.bondnewyork.com/Harlem/Condo/NEW-YORK-NY/649934