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$9,750,000
Est. payment /mo
10 Beds
8 Baths
7,825 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,825 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,246
Subdivision South Harlem
MLS Listing ID RLS20067201
Bedrooms 10
Half Baths 3
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1899
Annual Tax Amount $117,612
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
A James E. Ware Townhouse of Rare Integrity Mount Morris Park Historic District 25-Foot-Wide Queen Anne Residence
Designed in 1888 by architect James E. Ware, this exceptional Mount Morris Park townhouse represents a rare convergence of architectural pedigree, scale, and careful stewardship. Conceived during Harlem's most deliberate and aspirational period, the home reflects an era when architecture was expected to balance beauty, permanence, and daily life-and it continues to do so with remarkable clarity today. Executed in Middlesex brownstone, the Queen Anne facade features rock-faced stonework at the garden level, finely tooled finishes above, and a slate-clad mansard roof that has been recently updated in keeping with the home's original intent.
Set within the Mount Morris Park Historic District, the 25-foot-wide residence directly overlooks Marcus Garvey Memorial Park, offering protected light, openness, and a sense of scale that is increasingly rare in Manhattan. Since its construction, the house has had only three owners-an extraordinary continuity that speaks both to the strength of Ware's original design and to the care with which it has been maintained for more than a century. Ware's approach favored restraint, proportion, and livability over spectacle, and that philosophy is immediately felt throughout the home.
Rooms are squarely proportioned, circulation feels natural, and the house welcomes rather than overwhelms. The interior spans approximately 7,825 square feet and includes 16 rooms, among them 10 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. The layout remains largely intact, reflecting the foresight of the original design. Pocket doors remain throughout, and eight wood-burning fireplaces anchor the home with warmth and architectural presence. A rich palette of hardwoods-ash, pine, mahogany, oak, and sycamore-has been used intentionally, each selected for character and purpose.
The garden level is designed for daily living, offering a private under-the-stoop entry, gracious living and dining areas with a wood-burning fireplace, and a fully renovated chef's kitchen. Designed for serious use, the kitchen pairs professional-grade appliances with custom cabinetry, white Italian marble, and Brazilian stone flooring, opening directly to the rear garden and reinforcing the connection between indoor and outdoor space. This level also includes a bedroom, one and a half baths, and a discreet home office nook.
The parlor floor is distinguished by scale and craftsmanship, with expansive entertaining rooms, coffered tiger oak ceilings, restored millwork, and a renovated butler's pantry that supports modern entertaining while preserving historic function. Upper floors provide a thoughtful balance of private bedrooms, flexible living arrangements, and, at the top of the house, a self-contained level with its own kitchen-ideal for extended family, guests, or long-term stays.
Behind the scenes, the home has been comprehensively modernized. Electrical service has been upgraded to 450 amps, plumbing restored with copper piping, and major systems-including roof and boiler-addressed with care. Modern conveniences are present throughout but never imposed, allowing the architecture to remain the defining feature.
Located alongside Mount Morris Park and moments from Lenox Avenue, the townhouse enjoys both residential calm and proximity to Harlem's cultural, dining, and transportation corridors. This is not a house shaped by trends or reinvention, but by excellence sustained through stewardship-ready to be carried forward by its next caretaker.
Designed in 1888 by architect James E. Ware, this exceptional Mount Morris Park townhouse represents a rare convergence of architectural pedigree, scale, and careful stewardship. Conceived during Harlem's most deliberate and aspirational period, the home reflects an era when architecture was expected to balance beauty, permanence, and daily life-and it continues to do so with remarkable clarity today. Executed in Middlesex brownstone, the Queen Anne facade features rock-faced stonework at the garden level, finely tooled finishes above, and a slate-clad mansard roof that has been recently updated in keeping with the home's original intent.
Set within the Mount Morris Park Historic District, the 25-foot-wide residence directly overlooks Marcus Garvey Memorial Park, offering protected light, openness, and a sense of scale that is increasingly rare in Manhattan. Since its construction, the house has had only three owners-an extraordinary continuity that speaks both to the strength of Ware's original design and to the care with which it has been maintained for more than a century. Ware's approach favored restraint, proportion, and livability over spectacle, and that philosophy is immediately felt throughout the home.
Rooms are squarely proportioned, circulation feels natural, and the house welcomes rather than overwhelms. The interior spans approximately 7,825 square feet and includes 16 rooms, among them 10 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. The layout remains largely intact, reflecting the foresight of the original design. Pocket doors remain throughout, and eight wood-burning fireplaces anchor the home with warmth and architectural presence. A rich palette of hardwoods-ash, pine, mahogany, oak, and sycamore-has been used intentionally, each selected for character and purpose.
The garden level is designed for daily living, offering a private under-the-stoop entry, gracious living and dining areas with a wood-burning fireplace, and a fully renovated chef's kitchen. Designed for serious use, the kitchen pairs professional-grade appliances with custom cabinetry, white Italian marble, and Brazilian stone flooring, opening directly to the rear garden and reinforcing the connection between indoor and outdoor space. This level also includes a bedroom, one and a half baths, and a discreet home office nook.
The parlor floor is distinguished by scale and craftsmanship, with expansive entertaining rooms, coffered tiger oak ceilings, restored millwork, and a renovated butler's pantry that supports modern entertaining while preserving historic function. Upper floors provide a thoughtful balance of private bedrooms, flexible living arrangements, and, at the top of the house, a self-contained level with its own kitchen-ideal for extended family, guests, or long-term stays.
Behind the scenes, the home has been comprehensively modernized. Electrical service has been upgraded to 450 amps, plumbing restored with copper piping, and major systems-including roof and boiler-addressed with care. Modern conveniences are present throughout but never imposed, allowing the architecture to remain the defining feature.
Located alongside Mount Morris Park and moments from Lenox Avenue, the townhouse enjoys both residential calm and proximity to Harlem's cultural, dining, and transportation corridors. This is not a house shaped by trends or reinvention, but by excellence sustained through stewardship-ready to be carried forward by its next caretaker.
Location
State NY
County New York
Rooms
Basement Other
Interior
Interior Features Smoke Free
Cooling Other
Fireplaces Number 8
Fireplaces Type Bedroom, Library, Masonry, Stone
Fireplace Yes
Laundry Washer Hookup, In Unit
Exterior
Exterior Feature Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
View Y/N Yes
View Other
Porch None
Private Pool No
Building
Dwelling Type Townhouse
Story 5
New Construction No
Others
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed
Tax ID 1720-0052
Ownership None
Monthly Total Fees $9, 801
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed Building Yes, No
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