A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity for a Premier Theater
The legendary Faison Firehouse presents a rare opportunity to own an extraordinary property in the heart of Central Harlem. Offered at a very special price, this opportunity makes a variety of possibilities attainable, including:
• A user looking to take over the existing 110 seat theater and adjoining backyard lot to create a one of a kind entertainment or cultural venue, complete with a lower level space previously operating as a full liquor cabaret lounge.
Prime Location:
Just one block from the 125th Street subway station with the A, B, C, and D lines, and the M3 bus line at your doorstep. Surrounded by neighborhood staples and major retailers , including across the street from Starbucks, and in immediate proximity to AMC Theatres, Old Navy, and CVS Pharmacy. Situated beside the Factory District and Columbia University's new Entrepreneurial Development Hub and Manhattanville Campus, this unique property is also just blocks from Morningside Park, the Apollo Theater, and Harlem's acclaimed dining corridors along Frederick Douglass and Lenox Avenues.
The Faison Firehouse:
• 29 foot wide, 10,490 SF Beaux Arts masterpiece completed in 1909 by architect Howard E. Constable for Hook & Ladder Company 40.
• Ornamental limestone façade flanked by two grand bay windows.
• 16+ foot ceilings, abundant natural light, and Venetian Palazzo inspired interiors with a Juliette balcony, terraces on every floor, and HVAC central air.
• Private finished roof deck with 360 city views.
• The only property on the block with a curb cut garage, an extremely rare Harlem amenity.
• Surrounded by a high wrought iron fence for privacy and security.
Bring your architect and unlock the possibilities, whether it's a signature cultural venue, luxury residences, or a hybrid space tailored to your vision.
This is not just a listing, it's iconic and an opportunity rolled into one. Offered at a rare value. Must be seen to be believed.