Your pied a terre on Sugar Hill in the Jumel Terrace Historic District. Formerly a rare bookshop, the garden suite resounds with Harlem Heights' history from the Founding Fathers thru the Founding Brothers to our vibrant now. Think privacy, quiet, autonomy and a garden in bloom. Short walk, one subway stop, to NY/Columbia-Presbyterian. Fully compliant with NYC short term rental laws.
The space
You'll be the only guests of this owner occupied, self contained yet attached garden suite directly across the street from the Morris-Jumel Mansion, George Washington’s headquarters for 1776′s Battle of Harlem Heights and home to the infamous grand horizontal, Madame Jumel. At the time Duke Ellington dubbed the house “The Crown of Sugar Hill,” the immediate neighborhood was also home to Joe Louis, W.E.B. DuBois, Paul Robeson, Count Basie, Lena Horne, Coleman Hawkins, Mary Lou Williams, Thurgood Marshall, and dozens of other Jazz Masters and Civil Rights heroes.
The guest suite features a private entrance, full kitchen and bath (shower), a common room on the garden with trundle/day bed (Charles Rogers), a large bedroom with an antique full-sized bed, and a second larger bedroom with an opulent queen size 19th century French brass bed. We pride ourselves on the quality of our mattresses. All bedding has high thread counts linens, is hypo-allergenic and protected.
The full kitchen features coffee/tea facilities, the Lamborghini of Italian stoves, with convection oven, and welcome food supplies (fresh gourmet coffee, fresh fruit), .
Rooms are furnished in a comfortable, eclectic mix with bookish comforts. There's abundant seating, two desks, two round tables, cable television, a record player, a tape deck, Harlem-centric record and tape libraries, a large library on local history, African & American, internet access, and a full ornamental garden with a gas grill. Wine and dine al fresco on Sunday afternoons as the sounds of Marjorie Elliot’s Parlor Jazz waif from her near by apartment.
There is housekeeping service and owners on the premises to assist you in any want or need. This is arguably the privatest and quietest guest suite in New York City and wholly fills the most exacting legals criteria.
The house’s photo shoot, conference and party facilities rates are available on inquiry.
Enjoy local museums, entertainments and Sugar Hill cuisine, old New York charms, and easy transportation (subways and buses within two blocks, car services readily available.)
On premises: library conference rooms, parlor and garden party rentals, computer, internet service, laundry service, cable television, record, & mp3 players. There is a parlor floor gallery and dining room and a large large library suitable for meetings, lectures, photo shoots, and exhibitions. Inquire for costs.
Guest access
Street parking, nearby indoor lots, subway (3 min. walk), bus (2 min. walk). Groceries, pharmacies, liquor stores, dry cleaners, a public library as close. Taxis and cars for hire usually within 3 minutes.
During your stay
Host on premises to assist with anything you need, from directions to history lessons. Fully compliant with NYC short term rental laws..
Other things to note
Pets considered. Smoking permitted in the garden.
Registration number
OSE-STRREG-0001293
