New Harlem Condo

2056 Fifth Avenue: The Best of The Old and The New

Historic Beau-Arts Condo Conversion In Harlem

Until now, the choice has been clear for buyers attracted to the hot Harlem market – purchase a fully equipped luxury apartment with gorgeous views in a modern high-rise building or opt for a classic restored townhouse or one in need of a little tender care.

Not anymore. AFC Realty Capital, partnering together with award-winning BKSK Architects has come up with a new twist aimed at luxury home buyers in search of charm and old New York.

For those interested in the latter… 2056 Fifth Avenue is a building as rich in history as the neighborhood it has called home for over 100 years. This five-story, 22-unit architectural gem integrates the antiquities of yesteryear with the luxurious surroundings of modern living.

A-reimagined cornice and a carved limestone façade face the street. The building’s original details have been meticulously preserved using today’s most advanced construction techniques. The result is a building that retains an abundance of classic charm, yet is contemporary in every way.

The remarkable transformation was conceived and executed under the direction of AFC Realty Capital President Arthur Fefferman who had a vision when he hired the award winning minds of BKSK Architects. The building, which had a diverse array of uses throughout its history, most recently as a church sanctuary, was a creative challenge for the creative minds at BKSK. They painstakingly maintained the building’s brick and limestone exterior facades that resulted in keeping one of the most beautifully detailed structures remaining in Harlem today.

 “2056 has captured a niche in the marketplace by offering buyers a distinctive alternative to what is commonly found in the area,” said Jessica Armstead, of the Corcoran Group, the building’s exclusive sales and marketing agent, who reports that 12 unique apartments are left out of the original 22 at the East 127th Street building.

The building’s former use as a church allowed BKSK architects  to create a unique living experience highlighted by magnificently renovated residences with loft-like interior spaces, soaring ceilings and oversized windows, vaulted lobby and private landscaped courtyard.

The building offers duplex, garden and penthouses homes, priced from the upper $600,000 to $1.575 million. The top floor penthouse boasts large floor-to-ceiling windows, a gas powered fireplace and an oversized terrace to provide dramatic views that stretch from Yankee Stadium to George Washington Bridge.

 The two-story duplex homes are geared at sophisticated buyers who want the benefits of townhome style-living in a maintenance free environment.  “The garden home has great appeal for its separate entrance and private garden with direct access the private landscaped courtyard,” added Armstead.

Each residence is designed for maximum privacy, with a 16-hour doorman, high-tech interactive video surveillance system, grand lobby featuring 17-foot ceilings crafted with wood, glass and stone details, residents-only landscaped courtyard, modern well-equipped fitness center, private storage bicycle room, cold storage for Fresh Direct deliveries and GE stackable washer/dryer in each apartment.

The building is located near many of Harlem’s most popular restaurants and shops, minutes from 125th Street and all major transportation. “The character of the immediate neighborhood is dramatically changing,” added Fefferman. “The nearby East River Plaza will add 485,000 square feet of retail space and several other residential and commercial endeavors are planned. “Ours is an ideal setting for a small group of distinctive homes with all the charm and elegance of classic city living.”