Welcome to this bespoke, soulful home at The Paul Revere, ideally situated on a serene, tree-lined block just off Convent Avenue in the Hamilton Heights/Sugar Hill Historic District. Perched on the top floor, the gracious layout offers a spacious eat-in kitchen and a formal dining room that converts easily to a second bedroom without sacrificing the apartment's grand proportions.
This home was lovingly restored by the owner with meticulous attention to period detail. Enter into a striking gallery hallway where 1920s-inspired Schumacher print wallpaper is set within panel moldings - a dramatic first impression that sets the tone for the rest of the space. High ceilings, intricate crown moldings, decorative plasterwork, ceiling medallions, and custom stained-glass transoms carry the prewar character from room to room. Underfoot, cork tile has been laid over the original hardwood floors throughout.
The spacious living room is bathed in light from oversized east-facing windows, offering open city and treetop views. A decorative fireplace anchors the room, while ornate rosette and crown plasterwork complete the space. Restored glass pane French doors open to the formal dining room, currently configured as a den, that can be effortlessly transformed into a second bedroom, a home office, or a guest room. A swinging door leads to the windowed eat-in kitchen, featuring ample custom hand-made cabinet storage, naturally antimicrobial and non-porous zinc countertops, a striking Rainforest Green marble tile backsplash, and a deep farmhouse sink. Graphic hexagonal mosaic floor tile adds vintage character, and the professional Thor range completes this chef's kitchen.
Situated away from the living and entertaining spaces, the well-proportioned bedroom comfortably accommodates a king-size bed and includes a large closet. The windowed bathroom features a cast iron tub, period fixtures, and whimsical dolphin-head bath fittings. A washer/dryer - the ultimate New York City apartment convenience - is discreetly tucked into the oversized linen closet behind a decorative hand-carved Chinese lattice door.
The Paul Revere is a well-established, pet-friendly elevator cooperative with a dedicated super, video intercom, and bicycle storage. Flexible purchasing policies allow pied-a-terre ownership. Set within the Hamilton Heights/Sugar Hill Historic District, the building is surrounded by brownstones and is close to Jackie Robinson Park, St. Nicholas Park, Riverbank State Park, City College, and Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The A, B, C, D, and 1 trains are nearby at 145th Street, including A and D express service, making midtown reachable within minutes.