300 West's address at 300 West 122nd Street puts it in the midst of a residential building boom in Harlem, yet the building quickly attracted attention for its larger-than-average layouts, extensive amenity package, and attainable prices: When sales launched in summer 2020, a press release revealed that the building racked up over 20 signed contracts and a waitlist of 700 registrants in the first 60 days. Over a year and a half later, closings have commenced at an average price of $1,290 per square foot, with many coming in above asking price.
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The broad 15-story building was designed by Issac & Stern Architects and spans the full western blockfront of St. Nicholas Avenue between West 122nd and 123rd streets. Its entrance will be on tree- and brownstone-lined West 122nd Street, a few doors down from boutique condominium The Vidro. The building is easily distinguished by its facade of limestone piers, elongated bricks, and oversized multi-pane windows. The top four floors take on a more modern appearance with full height windows, dark metal trim, and a cascade of terraces fronted by glass railings. The address allows for views of Central Park to the south and Morningside Park to the west.
Remaining availabilities start at $560K for studios, $840K for one-bedrooms, and $1.3 million for two-bedrooms. A three-bedroom unit is also on the market for $1.999 million, and the listings come to an average price of $1,284 per square foot. CityRealty listings show that the median price of a Harlem condo comes to $1,192,500, or $1,161 per square foot.
"The neighborhood has never seen this level of finishes" — Rachel Medalie, Bespoke Living Principal and Douglas Elliman Sales Director
All units have interiors by Paris Forino featuring:
- Oversized, insulated windows
- Custom white oak herringbone floors
- High ceilings
- Custom kitchens with white oak cabinetry, Carrara marble countertops, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf oven and gas range, and Cove dishwasher
- Primary baths with double-sink vanities
- Washer/dryer hookups
Multiple floors of amenities include:
- Attended lobby
- Fitness center with Technogym equipment and separate yoga studio
- Indoor lap pool
- Children's playroom with play stage
- Teen game room
- Library
- Lounge with catering kitchen
- Courtyard
- Roof deck with outdoor kitchen, multiple seating areas, and skyline views
- Parking and storage available for an additional fee
In an interview with CityRealty, Bespoke Living Principal and Douglas Elliman Sales Director Rachel Medalie said that many prospective buyers were locals who wanted to upgrade as well as Manhattanites seeking greater value uptown. 300 West is located in a quiet residential setting, but one with easy access to Central Park, Columbia University, Whole Foods, and express subway transportation one stop from Midtown. Between Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster, iconic restaurants like Sylvia's, Melba's, BLVD Bistro NY, a Levain Bakery outpost, Double Dutch Espresso, Vinateria, and La Diagonal, there is no shortage of dining options in the immediate vicinity.
↓ Ms. Medalie told CityRealty that another design had already been approved for the site, but was scrapped for looking too commercial. The design by Issac & Stern is highly respectful of its surroundings.
↓ Interiors by Paris Forino feature open-plan layouts, oversized insulated windows, custom white oak herringbone floors, and high-end finishes throughout.
↓ Kitchens come outfitted with custom white oak cabinetry, Carrara marble countertops and backsplash, and top-of-the-line appliances.
↓ Primary baths feature double sinks in custom vanities, honed marble countertops, and polished chrome rain showerhead with thermostatic control.
↓ Secondary baths offer custom vanities and soaking tubs.
↓ Ms. Medalie cited the building's attended lobby and hotel-like amenities as strong lures for prospective buyers.
↓ A state-of-the-art fitness center has Technogym cardio and strength equipment as well as a separate yoga/stretching studio.
↓ An indoor lap pool with lounge seating is filled with light from oversized windows and a skylight.
↓ A children's playroom offers activity areas and a play stage.
↓ A lounge with a big-screen television and open kitchen opens up to a courtyard.
↓ A landscaped roof terrace offers a full outdoor kitchen, abundant seating, and views of West Harlem and the Midtown skyline.
↓ The development will be fully complete later this year.
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