RESIDENTIAL / HARLEM
West 138th Street

Located on Striver’s Row, a prestigious hallmark of Manhattan architecture, this single-family residence underwent a transitional renovation, adding modern amenities to a one-of-a-kind row house steeped in history. With limited space and a distinctive design, the challenge for Dixon Projects was twofold: reconfigure the existing layout to optimize livable space, and restore a variety of ornate Striver’s Row details.   

SERVICES:

Restoration & Rehabilitation Restoration & Rehabilitation

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Upon inspection, the team immediately recognized the need to create space, both inside and outside the home. The team added a wooden terrace outside the second floor bedroom, adding tremendous value and a unique amenity for the area.

Within the home, the team restored a central staircase to maximize the width of each bedroom. The restoration process required extensive research to ensure the staircase’s historic integrity remain intact, resulting in a masterful preservation of old spindles, newel posts, and details unique to Striver’s Row.

Restored staircase
Luxury master bedroom

On the third level, the team reconfigured several unfinished rooms to create line storage and two private bedrooms, each outfitted with en-suite baths. On the garden level, the team removed an outdated kitchen and utility room to make way for an expansive living room and laundry facility.

Traditional kitchen

Included in the comprehensive restoration process, the team recreated moldings and casings throughout the home and installed light fixtures representative of the era in which the property was built. A new kitchen, recessed lighting and central air were added to complement the transitional renovation and provide modern upgrades. An intricate blend of old-world charm and modern amenity resulted in a record rent for Striver’s Row.

Traditional kitchen
Marble bathroom suite