What is 555 edgecombe ave?

555 Edgecombe Ave is a 12-story co-op building located in the Sugar Hill neighborhood of Harlem, New York City.

The building was originally built in 1928 as an apartment building by Cunard Steamship Line magnate Sir Samuel Cunard. In the 1930s and 1940s, it became known as the home of many prominent African-American artists and intellectuals, including Duke Ellington, Paul Robeson, and W.E.B. Du Bois.

Today, 555 Edgecombe Ave is a highly sought-after co-op building with pre-war architecture and spacious apartments. It has 106 units and amenities include a 24-hour doorman, elevators, laundry facilities, and a courtyard garden. The building is also conveniently located near public transportation and the many cultural and historical attractions of Harlem.