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

Until now, the choice has been clear for buyers attracted to the hot Harlem marker: purchase a fully equipped luxury apartment with gorgeous views in a new modern high-rise building or opt for a classic restored townhouse.

 

Not anymore! AFC Realty Capital, partnering together with award-winning BKSK Architects, has come up with a new twist aimed at discerning luxury homebuyers in search of charm and old New York, bur who also want all the modern amenities new construction offers as well.

 

For those, 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 that was a former church, integrates the antiquities of yesteryear with the luxurious surroundings of modern living.

 

On the outside, the red brick building's original cornices and carved limestone facade have been meticulously preserved using today's most advanced construction techniques, resulting in preserving one of the most beautifully detailed structures that remain in Harlem.

 

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 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.

 

"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 127^th 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 the George Washington Bridge.

 

The two-story duplex homes are geared at sophisticated buyers who want the benefits of town home style-living in a maintenance free environment. "The garden home has great appeal for its separate entrance and private garden with direct access to 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 and a bicycle room; and cold storage for Fresh Direct deliveries.

 

Apartments feature bamboo floors, open kitchens with granite countertops, Bosch dishwasher, Miele gas oven, Liebherr refrigerator, and luxe bathrooms with glass tile walls, side-by-side glass sinks, and Batieug blue limestone floors.

 

The building is located near many of Harlem's most popular restaurants, shops, cultural institutions, Central Park, and Marcus Garvey Park. The nearby East River Plaza will add 485,000 square feet of retail space and several other residential and commercial endeavors are planned.

 

"The character of the immediate neighborhood is dramatically changing," added Fefferman. "Ours is an ideal setting for a small group of distinctive homes with all the charm and elegance of classic City living."

 

For more information contact:

 

2056 Fifth Avenue

Rhapsody on Fifth

Tel: 212-828-5556

Fax: 212-230-4448

www.2056Fifth.com

 

Sales Agents:

 

Jessica and Brian Armstead

The Corcoran Group

Tel: 212-678-7280