Hart's Boxcar of 1936: a duplex manifesto listing @ 375,000

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Nov 4

sidewinder is our affectionate term for the side by side duplex that we first acquired in 2008: private basements, entryways, and economical scale make the sidewinder a remarkable classic investment to cherish

the tone is set in the entry portico: 1936 issue entry doors with matching custom inset screen and storm doors. Harts’ boxcar was appropriately named for its three decade steward that is the sole reason for its impeccable originality as the culture of bespoke appreciation for the craft of the mid 30’s has been enstilled into the walls of 3117 & 3119.

harts 1936 is very well kept on her exterior, all new chimney from the roofline up, new GAF architectural shingle & gutters with helmet make the exterior set for decades of enjoyment on her 50’ wide lot.

the Webster’s bought into the duplex manifesto early, upon news of their first child, young Franklin’s arrival, the curiosity of the duplex manifesto was heightened by deidre’s role in design creativity for a number of our revival apartment developments. Harts’ became available off market and was a shiny example of the original intent of the working class side by side boxcar: all doors, tile, shaker cabinetry, even the original gravity furnaces had been maintained in spotless running condition.

north unit is open for owner occupant and has an updated kitchen while all originality intact

the south unit is Hart’s residence as the caretaker of the building for last 25 years.

vintage fixtures are included in the sale, both units have a great blend of early craft and contemporary lighting, functioning picture rail and tenants who use it has kept the plaster cherry as ‘36

solid oak doors are a cool and rare upgrade for this era from the common birch panel, huge closets in the dining flex rooms have ample storage beyond the private basements.

Hart’s deco cabinetry with smoke-dye stain and 30’s hand painted motifs

Bathrooms with this iconic survivor patterns of peach and pink, pair so well with original kitchens, the condition of these units in their 87th as clean as duplexes get in all of the land.

the north unit was modernized nicely by the websters and served two tenants in the past 5 years, rents averaging 1450-1500 make this a worthy space for owner occupants. The memories we have of residing in duplex units like this one are immense: its been a mission of RareForms to push our young buyers into duplex owner occupancy early in life, as the foundation for hard-work and the rewards of providing clean classic city apartments are immense.