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Sugar Hill

Sugar Hill

$679,726 Average Value
$339 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Historic neighborhood with accessible charm

Sugar Hill is a quiet residential neighborhood tucked away in the center of Upper Manhattan. It was named for the “sweet life” it provides residents including prominent 20th-century Black leaders like Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and jazz musician Cab Calloway. A historically upmarket and landmarked section of Harlem, the area’s tree-lined streets feature prewar co-op buildings, large Romanesque Revival townhomes, a few Queen Anne-style mansions, and a handful of condo complexes. “With well-maintained income-restricted homes the norm and reliable express subways to Midtown, homebuyers get great value here,” says Yaal Gluska, a salesperson with Compass who resides in nearby Hamilton Heights and specializes in the area.

Timeless beauty of Queen Anne mansions in Sugar Hill.
Timeless beauty of Queen Anne mansions in Sugar Hill.
Sugar Hill's history reflected in its Renaissance Revival row houses.
Sugar Hill's history reflected in its Renaissance Revival row houses.
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A chance to live in old New York luxury without Manhattan premiums

Though Sugar Hill is compact, made up of 20 blocks between West 145th Street and West 155th Streets, it has a wide variety of housing. Two-bedroom units in income-restricted co-ops start at $290,000. These carefully preserved prewar buildings often feature ornate architectural details. Comparable condos in updated complexes go for $500,000 to $750,000. Single-family Romanesque Revival and Renaissance Revival townhomes, often with upwards of five bedrooms, fetch between $1.8 million to $3.5 million.

Time-traveling with Sugar Hill's Victorian Romanesque Revival architectural gems.
Time-traveling with Sugar Hill's Victorian Romanesque Revival architectural gems.
Modern living in Sugar Hill with contemporary condominiums.
Modern living in Sugar Hill with contemporary condominiums.
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Well-utilized parks and cultural offerings

Forming a natural buffer with Central Harlem, Jackie Robinson Park has a world-class public pool, dog run, and old-growth trees. While the Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling is visited by kids from throughout the city, the recently restored and expanded Beaux Arts style Hispanic Society Museum–specializing in art from Spain, Portugal and Latin America–is another great cultural destination.

Discover, learn, and play at Sugar Hill's Children’s Museum.
Discover, learn, and play at Sugar Hill's Children’s Museum.
Resident of Sugar Hill frequent the Hispanic Society Museum and Library.
Resident of Sugar Hill frequent the Hispanic Society Museum and Library.
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Proximity to trendy restaurants and all the necessities

While a commercial stretch of Broadway in nearby Hamilton Heights features most of the area’s dining and shopping options, ROKC and Harlem Public for example, a few select bistros can be found in Sugar Hill proper. Ethiopian staple Tsion Cafe is joined by Indian street food favorite Mumbai Masala. Oh Craft! Beer is a go-to for artisanal brews and warm pretzels. St. Nicholas Avenue has a Foodtown grocery store.

Sugar Hill residents grabbing groceries for the family from Super Foodtown.
Sugar Hill residents grabbing groceries for the family from Super Foodtown.
Harlem Public is a very popular bar in Sugar Hill.
Harlem Public is a very popular bar in Sugar Hill.
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Top-rated public and public charter schools

Sugar Hill benefits from Upper Manhattan’s top-performing public and public charter schools. Students can begin at PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Elementary School, with a B-minus from Niche and a separate gifted and talented program. They can move on to Hamilton Heights School, garnering a 4.5/5 score from Great Schools, which covers third grade through 10th grade and offers excellent science courses. The specialized, A-plus High School for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering at City College has been awarded as the best public high school in the state.

PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell is the home of the Wolverines.
PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell is the home of the Wolverines.
Hamilton Heights School in Sugart Hill has garnered a 4.5/5 score from Great Schools.
Hamilton Heights School in Sugart Hill has garnered a 4.5/5 score from Great Schools.
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A Trick-or-treating tradition

Owing to its tight-knit community atmosphere, Sugar Hill celebrates the spooky season like no other part of town. “They really do it up for Halloween,” says Gluska. “Residents put up tons of decorations and sit on their stoops handing out candy.”

Midtown in minutes

Positioned on either end of the neighborhood, the 145th Street and 155th Street subway stations are served by the A express and C local lines. The B local and D express subways also run through the 145th Street stop. Midtown can be reached in less than 15 minutes. Sugar Hill has quick out-of-town road connections with nearby onramps to the Henry Hudson Parkway and Harlem River Drive.

Residents of Sugar Hill can get to midtown Manhattan in 15 minutes.
Residents of Sugar Hill can get to midtown Manhattan in 15 minutes.
The A train in Sugar Hill runs express throughout Manhattan.
The A train in Sugar Hill runs express throughout Manhattan.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Laguardia

17 min drive

Subway

145 Street (A,B,C,D Line)

Subway

155 Street (A,C Line)

Bus

St Nicholas Av & W 152 St

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Amsterdam Av & W 152 St

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St Nicholas Av & W 148 St

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St Nicholas Av & W 150 St

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Amsterdam Av & W 149 St

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Amsterdam Av & W 145 St

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W 145 St & Convent Av

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Sugar Hill US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 9 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Sugar Hill Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$599,000
Median Sale Price
$600,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$600,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
94%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$339

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
263
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
0.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,499
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,190
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
977
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
683
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
467

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Aug 3
    11am - 12pm

    450 W 147th St Unit 51, New York, NY 10031

    $700,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 450 W 147th St
    • Unit 51
    • New 25 days ago

    The perfect blend of classic NYC charm and modern convenience Spacious pre-war 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath in the beautifully maintained Paul Revere Co-op, located on a tree-lined street in the heart of historic Hamilton Heights. This fifth-floor home features high ceilings, original hardwood floors, and a formal dining room. The elongated living room is currently outfitted with a wall of built-ins and

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    Philip Hordijk
    Leven Real Estate
    (877) 692-7457
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  • Sunday, Aug 3
    3 - 4pm

    417 W 146th St Unit TWN, New York, NY 10031

    $1,800,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,312 Sq Ft
    • 417 W 146th St
    • Unit TWN
    • New 11 days ago

    Welcome to 417 West 146th Street, a rare opportunity to own a stately five-story townhouse in the heart of Hamilton Heights. This elegant, legal 3-family residence offers tremendous flexibility, whether you're looking for a smart investment, a live-plus-income setup, or a spacious single-family conversion. Property

    Tecumta Tiwoni Serhant

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  • Sunday, Aug 3
    2 - 3pm

    849 Saint Nicholas Ave Unit 3C, New York, NY 10031

    $340,000

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 675 Sq Ft
    • 849 Saint Nicholas Ave
    • Unit 3C

    849 St. Nicholas Avenue presents an exceptional HDFC cooperative opportunity in the vibrant Hamilton Heights neighborhood. This west-facing 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment (Unit 3C) seamlessly combines comfort and convenience, featuring spacious living areas filled with natural light. The thoughtful layout maximizes space, creating an inviting atmosphere for relaxation and entertaining. The building

    Devereaux Leget Keller Williams Legendary

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Condo Buildings

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
11,532
Median Age
40
Population Density
162 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$63,345
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,982

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.2%
College Graduates
43%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.8%
% Population in Labor Force
75.9%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
18''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Rider's Paradise

Transit Score®

100 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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