NOT LISTED FOR SALE

887 Saint Nicholas Ave New York, NY 10032

Sugar Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,669,000 - $1,906,000

7 Beds
3 Baths
4,576 Sq Ft
$394/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 25, 2018

Last sale price $1,875,000 $410 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,267/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pre War Building
  • 1-minute walk to 155 Street (A,C Line)
  • 3-minute walk to Convent Garden
  • Garden

About This Home

As of January 2018

The sale of 887 Saint Nicholas presents the rare opportunity for you to own and restore an historic property in one of NYCs most beautiful townhouse enclaves.

887 Saint Nicholas Avenue (the Property) is a 3-story, 4,576 SF historic townhouse with full height and windowed garden level basement with dedicated street-level entrance in New York, NY.

Situated on the west side of St. Nicholas Avenue between W 154th and W 155th Streets, the Property presides over the Hamilton Heights/Sugar Hill Historic District of New York City. Originally built in 1901, the brick townhouse contains an abundance of intact original details visible in its ornate entryway iron work, high ceilings, pocket doors, and original floors and staircase. At 22-feet wide and 52-feet deep, the Propertys wide proportions and rare side windows offer exceptional space and light throughout. In addition to the 3- stories, the building also includes a full height and windowed garden level basement with dedicated street-level entrance.

The Sugar Hill Historic District is home to many of Upper Manhattan's most beautiful, expensive, and coveted townhomes. The area is home to Columbia Medical Center, and is surrounded by numerous parks, restaurants, supermarkets, and museums. The Property is conveniently located near four subway lines, with the C, 1, B, and D trains all less than ten minutes away by foot.

Notably, 887 Saint Nicholas was most recently the home of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first African-American, intercollegiate Greek-lettered fraternity. Past membership has included numerous famous artists, athletes, politicians, political activists, and business leaders such as Thurgood Marshall, Duke Ellington, Noble Sissle, W. E. B. Du Bois, Jesse Owens, Paul Robeson, and Martin Luther King Jr.

To be delivered vacant with Certificate of No Harassment in place. Showings by appointment only.

Last Listed By

Robert Pair

Harlem Lofts Inc License #31PA1003506 Listed on: 11/14/2017

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,284

Year Built

  • 1901

Lot Details

  • Garden

Home Design

  • Pre War Building

Interior Spaces

  • 4,576 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

Community Details

  • Upper Manhattan Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 2068

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,284

Year Built

1901

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 155th Street
  • Property SubType: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Upper Manhattan
  • Architectural Style: Prewar
  • Entry Level: 4
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built (Public Record): 1901

Interior Features

  • Living Area: 4576.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Rooms (Total): 12

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms: 7

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden

Building Info

  • Total Stories: 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 2068

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2017
Closed on
Jan 25, 2018
Sold by
Gupati Rajwanth
Bought by
Taprobane Llc
Seller's Agent
Robert Pair
Harlem Lofts Inc
List Price
$1,875,000
Sold Price
$1,875,000
Total Days on Market
25
Current Estimated Value
$1,804,544

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$70,456
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2015
Sold by
Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapt
Bought by
Gupati Rajwanth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
3.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 1998
Sold by
Steele Ruby D and Steele Alvin Collin
Bought by
Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapt
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Taprobane Llc $1,875,000 --
Gupati Rajwanth $1,340,025 --
Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapt $200,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gupati Rajwanth $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/25/2018 01/25/18 Sold $1,875,000 0.0% $410 / Sq Ft
12/26/2017 12/26/17 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2017 11/30/17 For Sale $1,875,000 -- $410 / Sq Ft
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $8,284 $41,244 $44,880 $24,218
2023 $7,902 $38,911 $16,066 $22,845
2022 $7,329 $116,760 $48,060 $68,700
2021 $7,289 $116,820 $48,060 $68,760
2020 $7,331 $126,000 $48,060 $77,940
2019 $7,190 $123,000 $48,060 $74,940
2018 $6,610 $32,426 $10,711 $21,715
2017 $6,236 $30,593 $16,994 $13,599
2016 $5,770 $28,862 $13,910 $14,952
2015 $3,481 $28,862 $20,867 $7,995
2014 $3,481 $28,642 $24,845 $3,797
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robert Pair

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Robert Pair

    Harlem Lofts Inc

    (917) 791-6986

    2 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS10100378

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 2068-0066

New York New York County New York 10032 Sugar Hill

887 Saint Nicholas Ave, New York, NY

This home is located at 887 Saint Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10032 since 14 November 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,804,544, approximately $394 per square foot. This property was built in 1901. 887 Saint Nicholas Ave is a home located in New York County with nearby schools including P.S. 28 Wright Brothers, New Heights Academy Charter School, and Our Lady of Lourdes School.

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