Building: 272 West 139th Street

Strivers Gateway is located in the well-known St. Nicholas Historic District, known colloquially as “Striver’s Row.” Striver’s Row historic district is located on both sides of West 138th and West 139th Streets between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard (Seventh Avenue) and Frederick Douglass Boulevard (Eighth Avenue).

It is both a national and a New York City district, and consists of row houses and associated buildings designed by noted architects and built in 1891-93 by developer David H. King, Jr. These are collectively recognized as gems of New York City architecture, and "an outstanding example of late 19th-century urban design.

The Strivers’ Gateway apartments are completely renovated units designed for contemporary living. Nearby conveniences include Starbucks, NYSC and Super Foodtown all at 145th St and Frederick Douglass Boulevard. The beautiful St. Nicholas Park, located less than 2 blocks away, features a basketball court, handball court, playground and the Hamilton Grange National Memorial. St. St. Nicholas Park also features outdoor summer concerts.

Striver’s Gateway consists of two buildings. The Blake House, at 272 West 139 Street, features three floors with 1- and 2-bedroom luxury residences.

Description provided by Jill Hamer