Villa 121
This DISTINCTIVE HOME in a rare five-story historic Italianate-style revival mansion is characterized by the simple restrained design. Located on a quiet tree-lined residential block in the Historic Landmark District of Mount Morris Park (aka Marcus Garvey Park) in Central Harlem, New York. Built in 1887 and designed by Cleverdon and Putzel the house definitely has its tales to tell. This exquisite renovation/restoration showcases the splendor and dedicated craftsmanship of past eras.
The mansion boasts breathtakingly beautiful mahogany and oak woodwork features throughout and boasts floor to ceiling windows and 15 foot high ceilings.
Villa 121 focuses on the 1920′s through the 1940′s, themed as “The Harlem Renaissance”, when an unprecedented outburst of creative activity among African-Americans occurred in all fields of the arts, as well as intellectuals in the political and religious arena, “The Harlem Renaissance”. The Harlem Renaissance represents the unique culture of African-Americans, and re-defined African-American expression and awareness.
Villa 121 is owned and operated by artists who are the third owners of this Harlem Mansion. Located in the heart of the beautiful restored and historical landmark district of Mount Morris Park (aka Marcus Garvey Park).
A variety of guest rooms featuring a nostalgic New Harlem Renaissance setting, beautifully appointed with original antiques and art by Harlem artists. A roomy parlor, dining room, and kitchen furnished in authentic original antiques are available for the guests to enjoy and relax while viewing original artworks by the resident artist in the art gallery . The guest rooms occupy two top floors of this five-story brownstone.
Technically a spacious 1100 sq ft floor-through . Restored to its original grandness this row house has a Garden Floor-thru unit with it dedicated bedroom, living room, large eat kitchen dining area, kitchen, music library reading nook and steamy bathroom with a queen bed and double convertible sofa couch
Step outside the front entrance and explore both the popular and hidden treasures of Harlem. A ten-minute walk takes you to bustling 125th Street or 116th Street; the only remaining African merchant markets left in New York.
A plethora of significant American landmarks, museums, and monuments (i.e. Metropolitan Museum, Studio Museum , Shomberg Center of Cultural Research in Black Culture, The Museum Mile, Central Park, Apple Store, Bergdorf, Tiffany, Yankee Stadium, Costco, El Barrio, and many more can be found within 10-20 minutes’ by foot or by bus.
Venture down one of the historic residential blocks and each will tell a story of their own.
The villa is located between two express Metro stations: 2 or 3 express Trains
Metro North Station. Both are within a mile or less. .
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