SOLD FOR $287,000
· Closed December 22, 2025
5 E 131st Street #A3
MLS® #RLS20040062
Listing by Compass
2
Bedrooms
1
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1900
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: City
- Exposure: South facing
- Style: WalkUp architecture
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jul 30, 2025 | $290,000 | - |
| Currently | May 13, 2026 | $287,000 | -1.0% |
Description
Best Priced 2 Bedroom In Harlem! Welcome to this sun-filled South facing-two bedroom HDFC co-op apartment conveniently located off Fifth Avenue in the heart of Harlem!! All Open Houses Are By Appointment Only, Please Reach Out To confirm Access! The split layout separates spacious bedrooms with lots of closet space! The living room boasts 3 large windows facing South and space for a dining furniture arrangement. The windowed kitchen has ample storage and counter space. Hardwood floors throughout. The bathroom provides a generous soaking tub and vanity. This is excellent value as a primary residence on a quiet uptown block, ready to move-in. Washer/Dryer permitted with co-op approval. Enjoy one of 4 residents-only private outdoor pocket parks and a children’s playground. You’ll be near all that 125th Street central shopping has to offer including Whole Foods, Bed Bath & Beyond, DSW, Marshalls, Trader Joe’s and a multitude of other services. Harlem’s restaurant row is close by offering an eclectic mix of dining and entertainment such as Red Rooster, Lido, Sylvia's, Angel of Harlem, Fox at Frederick Douglass – and of course, the legendary Apollo theater. There’s a new Food Hub. Harlem is culturally rich with art galleries and many other educational & cultural institutions like City College, a/k/a the Hogwarts of Manhattan, Schomburg Center and the new Studio Museum and National Black Theatre currently in development. All within reach! Close to transportation 2/3, B/C subways, M7, M102 buses nearby on Lenox Avenue. Metro North Railroad at 125th/Park Avenue offers a convenient getaway. City College, Columbia University, and Touro College are easy commutes. Madison Avenue HDFC is a unique co-op that consists of 12 buildings with 5 private parks, accessible to residents only. There’s a community room available for events, and a laundry facility for the complex. No smoking building. Washer/Dryer permitted with co-op approval. Low maintenance, no assessments or flip tax. Financing permitted up to 80%. Gifting & Co-purchasing allowed. HDFC Co-op subject to household income limits at 165% AMI (2025): 1–$187K; 2–$213K; 3–$240K; 4–$267K. Email us for an appointment. #ExperienceHarlem | #SchombergCenter | #ExploreHarlem *Appliances are Stainless Steel!*
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About Central Harlem
View All Central Harlem ListingsCentral Harlem is the cultural and historic soul of Upper Manhattan. Known for its grand boulevards like Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and its rich jazz heritage, the neighborhood offers an active urban lifestyle. The real estate market is a mix of beautifully preserved 19th-century brownstones, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a surge of modern luxury condominiums that offer contemporary amenities near the 125th Street retail corridor.
Central Harlem Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
111
Median Asking Price
$875K
Median $/Sqft
$767
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
3
Price Reduced
39%
Sold (30 Days)
8
Median Sale Price
$770K
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/13/26, 10:40 AM EST
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Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $1,090 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
The current listed annual property tax is $0, or roughly $0 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.
This property has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1900, making it approximately 126 years old.
This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.
Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.
To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.
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