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2605 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Unit 3B

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Welcome to Apartment 3B at One Strivers’ Row – a 1,244 square foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium in Central Harlem. Generously sized above the neighborhood median for two-bedroom condos, this home offers a rare combination of light, layout, and long-term financial efficiency.

LIVING SPACE

An open-plan layout connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas. The kitchen features walnut cabinetry, quartz countertops, a custom glass mosaic backsplash, a peninsula with prep and seating space, and built-in appliances including a dishwasher. The living area benefits from multiple windows with tree-level views.

BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS

Both bedrooms are quietly positioned away from the main living space and well-proportioned. The primary en-suite bathroom features a deep soaking tub, a separate glass-enclosed stall shower, and a window overlooking the trees. The second full bathroom includes a glass-enclosed shower, an in-unit Bosch washer/dryer, and the same bright outlook. Both bathrooms are windowed.

FINISHES AND CLIMATE

Hardwood floors throughout. Recessed lighting. Central air conditioning. Large windows on multiple exposures.

TAX ABATEMENT AND CARRYING COSTS

This home benefits from a 25-Year 421-a Real Estate Tax Abatement. Current monthly real estate taxes are approximately $13. Combined with monthly common charges of $1,332, total monthly carrying costs are $1,345. The full 100 percent exemption continues through tax year 2028/29, followed by a gradual phase-out through tax year 2032/33. Full taxes commence in tax year 2033/34. A detailed year-by-year carrying cost projection is available upon request.

BUILDING

One Strivers’ Row is a boutique condominium completed in 2008, featuring 14 residential units with two apartments per floor. Pets are welcome. Building amenities include a rooftop terrace with 360-degree views and a virtual doorman system. Package delivery accommodations are available in the lobby or at the unit door.

NEIGHBORHOOD

Located on historically protected Brownstone blocks in Central Harlem. Two supermarkets nearby. The B and C subway lines provide direct service to Columbus Circle in approximately 15 minutes. Nearby points of interest include Saint Nicholas Park, the Harlem YMCA, Harlem Hospital, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and a growing collection of cafés, restaurants, and art galleries.



Written By: Georges Benoliel

Georges has been working in Wall Street for the last 16 years trading derivatives with hedge funds. He has been an active real estate investor for over a decade. Georges graduated from HEC Business School in Paris and holds a master in Finance from ESADE Barcelona.

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