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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The A train in Sugar Hill runs express throughout Manhattan.
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Sugar Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sugar Hill, Manhattan sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Sugar Hill, Manhattan over the last 12 months is $712,500, up 90% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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
Priced to Sell!This spacious 1BR features a large eat-in-kitchen and King sized bedroom in a full-time doorman building. With southern and western exposures, this home is a plant lovers dream with the amount of natural sunlight. Bring your imagination and upgrade this home for an excellent opportunity at this price point!Hillview Towers is just steps to the ABCD and Jackie
PRICE IMPROVEMENT AND Showing by Appointment --Move right in to this FULLY RENOVATED 2 bed/1.5 bath bright apartment situated in the heart of the Hamilton Heights/Sugar Hill Historic District - a quiet residential neighborhood on a beautiful tree-lined street.The open kitchen has glossy white lacquer cabinets, quartz granite countertops, top-of-the-line SS appliances including a
Discover this perfect Spacious sun filled 2 bedroom unit, designed to captivate with its abundant natural light and impressive 9 ft. ceilings. The airy ambiance is enhanced by a generous layout that includes a separate formal dining room, ideal for hosting dinners or creating amazing home office. Original 10" molding, hardwood floors throughout, French doors that leads from the living room to
Bright and airy, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom condo is ideally located in the heart of the Hamilton Heights/Sugar Hill Historic District. Set within a boutique condominium, the home is filled with natural light from nine windows, many of which offer open eastern and southern exposures overlooking the beautifully landscaped Hope Community Garden—providing both privacy and a peaceful
Welcome home to this charming two-bedroom, one-bath residence in the heart of Hamilton Heights. Nestled on a picturesque tree-lined block, this inviting apartment seamlessly blends classic New York character with modern conveniences. The spacious living area is highlighted by exposed brick and oversized double windows that fill the home with natural light. A long and picturesque hallway leads to
PRICE IMPROVEMENT AND Showing by Appointment -- Move right in to this FULLY RENOVATED 2 bed/1.5 bath bright apartment situated in the heart of the Hamilton Heights/Sugar Hill Historic District - a quiet residential neighborhood on a beautiful tree-lined street. The open kitchen has glossy white lacquer cabinets, quartz granite countertops, top-of-the-line SS appliances including a brand new
Welcome to your three bedroom home in the co-op at 824 Saint Nicholas Avenue. Every inch of this apartment has been thoughtfully updated, featuring gleaming hardwood floors throughout, recessed lighting, and a stunning chef's kitchen with quartz countertops, white shaker cabinets, subway tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. The spa-like bathroom showcases floor-to-ceiling subway
Put your own stamp on this spectacular apartment that's ready for someone to turn into their ideal home! This massive (nearly 1,500 square feet) 3-bed, 2-bath has the bones of the prewar buildings we all love, but is an otherwise blank canvas ready for someone to come in and put their personal touch on it. The layout, spectacular natural light, and size of this apartment allow
New Appliances - 20 minutes to Midtown via express subway - Quiet Apartment - Features a 24-hour doorman, a live-in superintendent, and a full-time handyman. Building Perks: Includes a central laundry room, a bike room, additional storage spaces, and an on-site parking garage. Apartment Features: Known for spacious layouts, true dining areas, original parquet floors. Building Policies: The co-op
Perfectly situated just steps from Jackie Robinson Park and minutes from the A, B, C, D, and 1 trains, plus neighborhood staples like Starbucks, great grocery stores, and a growing list of restaurants. Priced to sell! Spacious one-bedroom featuring four closets, north and south exposures, and a very open layout. The apartment needs some updating but presents an incredible opportunity at this
UNIT 22 - 484 Convent Avenue, Hamilton Heights | $250,000 Renovated 2-Bedroom Residence in a Distinguished Pre-War Cooperative Discover refined living in Hamilton Heights - one of Harlem's most storied and sought-after enclaves. Unit 22 is a meticulously renovated 2-bedroom residence set within a beautifully maintained 1906 pre-war cooperative, offering timeless architectural character paired
Welcome to The Leo, a pre-war condominium on a beautiful tree-lined block in the historic Sugar Hill section of Hamilton Heights.Apartment 9 is a bright and charming top-floor three-bedroom home where hardwood floors, high ceilings, distinctive tile details, and a decorative fireplace exude pre-war character, while modern conveniences including mini-split air conditioning and an in-unit
Room for rent: The Hamilton HouseNear the Sugar Hill area of Upper Manhattan, the Hamilton House is full to its rafters with charm. Between its grand staircase, brick accent walls, and select bedrooms with fireplace facades, you’ll feel as though you stepped into a historical home–except with every modern convenience you could need.The LocationThe Hamilton House is a 4-minute walk
Room for rent: The Hamilton HouseNear the Sugar Hill area of Upper Manhattan, the Hamilton House is full to its rafters with charm. Between its grand staircase, brick accent walls, and select bedrooms with fireplace facades, you’ll feel as though you stepped into a historical home–except with every modern convenience you could need.The LocationThe Hamilton House is a 4-minute walk
**Bright and Sunny 2 Bedroom Unit in Hamilton Heights/Sugar Hill** Apartment features: - Beautiful Hardwood Flooring - Bright & Lots of Natural Lights - Ample Closet Storage - Stainless Steel Appliances - Lots of Kitchen Storage Location: - Laundromat available just 2 blocks away. **Available for IMMEDIATE move in** First
Room for rent: The Hamilton HouseNear the Sugar Hill area of Upper Manhattan, the Hamilton House is full to its rafters with charm. Between its grand staircase, brick accent walls, and select bedrooms with fireplace facades, you’ll feel as though you stepped into a historical home–except with every modern convenience you could need.The LocationThe Hamilton House is a 4-minute walk
Room for rent: The Hamilton HouseNear the Sugar Hill area of Upper Manhattan, the Hamilton House is full to its rafters with charm. Between its grand staircase, brick accent walls, and select bedrooms with fireplace facades, you’ll feel as though you stepped into a historical home–except with every modern convenience you could need.The LocationThe Hamilton House is a 4-minute walk
Room for rent: The Hamilton HouseNear the Sugar Hill area of Upper Manhattan, the Hamilton House is full to its rafters with charm. Between its grand staircase, brick accent walls, and select bedrooms with fireplace facades, you’ll feel as though you stepped into a historical home–except with every modern convenience you could need.The LocationThe Hamilton House is a 4-minute walk
Room for rent: The Hamilton HouseNear the Sugar Hill area of Upper Manhattan, the Hamilton House is full to its rafters with charm. Between its grand staircase, brick accent walls, and select bedrooms with fireplace facades, you’ll feel as though you stepped into a historical home–except with every modern convenience you could need.The LocationThe Hamilton House is a 4-minute walk
Room for rent: The Hamilton HouseNear the Sugar Hill area of Upper Manhattan, the Hamilton House is full to its rafters with charm. Between its grand staircase, brick accent walls, and select bedrooms with fireplace facades, you’ll feel as though you stepped into a historical home–except with every modern convenience you could need.The LocationThe Hamilton House is a 4-minute walk
Room for rent: The Hamilton HouseNear the Sugar Hill area of Upper Manhattan, the Hamilton House is full to its rafters with charm. Between its grand staircase, brick accent walls, and select bedrooms with fireplace facades, you’ll feel as though you stepped into a historical home–except with every modern convenience you could need.The LocationThe Hamilton House is a 4-minute walk
Room for rent: The Hamilton HouseNear the Sugar Hill area of Upper Manhattan, the Hamilton House is full to its rafters with charm. Between its grand staircase, brick accent walls, and select bedrooms with fireplace facades, you’ll feel as though you stepped into a historical home–except with every modern convenience you could need.The LocationThe Hamilton House is a 4-minute walk
Room for rent: The Hamilton HouseNear the Sugar Hill area of Upper Manhattan, the Hamilton House is full to its rafters with charm. Between its grand staircase, brick accent walls, and select bedrooms with fireplace facades, you’ll feel as though you stepped into a historical home–except with every modern convenience you could need.The LocationThe Hamilton House is a 4-minute walk
Room for rent: The Hamilton HouseNear the Sugar Hill area of Upper Manhattan, the Hamilton House is full to its rafters with charm. Between its grand staircase, brick accent walls, and select bedrooms with fireplace facades, you’ll feel as though you stepped into a historical home–except with every modern convenience you could need.The LocationThe Hamilton House is a 4-minute walk
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