The 100-year-old Harlem townhouse of the famous poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, who passed away back in 2014, has just hit the market - the New York City home frequently visited by the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Cicely Tyson is now seeking $5.1 million, the New York Times reports.
Found on 58 West 120th Street, the brownstone home stands at four stories, and houses five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and three half baths all throughout 5,500 square feet and 20-foot-wide house.
According to Curbed, Angelou first bought "the mostly dilapidated building in the early 2000s." She later hired architect Marc Anderson of M. Anderson Design of East Harlem to make the renovations.
Although majority of the home's features can no longer be seen, there were several original pieces - built in the early 1900s - which were restored, including the oak front doors, the fireplaces, and the staircase railings.
There were numerous additions to the home too: Angelou added contemporary pieces to the brownstone, such as an elevator, recessed lighting, two skylights, and even central air-conditioning.
The basement was also transformed into a recreation/entertainment area, while the home also features 12-foot ceilings, a painted drop ceiling in the dining room and a back garden.
Angelou's primary residence was in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where she served as a professor of American studies at Wake Forest University.
Although she would still return to her Harlem home a few times a year, Angelou had to put the townhouse on the rental market (it was listed for less than $12,00 a month) for a couple of years as her deteriorating health made it difficult for her to return to the New York City home.
Angelou's family has employed Link NY Realty broker and owner Valon Nikci to broker the Mount Morris Park Historic District home, just across the Marcus Garvey Park and 10 blocks away from Central Park.
Take a look at some photos of the home by clicking on the links below!
