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SOLD FOR $186,500

Listed at $198,000 · Sold 5.8% below asking · Closed June 13, 2025

78 E 127TH Street #18
Closed For Sale Co-op

$198,000

78 E 127TH Street #18

Central Harlem, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS11029374

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

N/A

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Year Built N/A
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $594/mo
Neighborhood Central Harlem
Floor 3 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,South facing
  • Style: WalkUp architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 3 of 5
View City
Exposure East,South
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Architectural Style WalkUp
Basement Other
Parcel # 1751-0041-00078-000-0000018
Block/Lot 01751/0041

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jan 15, 2025 $198,000 -
Currently May 29, 2026 $198,000 -

Description

Shown by appointment. Do not miss this rare opportunity to own a true 2 bedroom for under $200k! Must be an ALL CASH sale. Needs TLC. W/D allowed. Income restrictions apply. Walk-up.

Located on a quiet tree-lined block between Park and 5th Avenues at the merging of Central and East Harlem. Apt. 18 offers a convenient yet serene escape facing Southeast away from the street, overlooking a landscaped courtyard, townhouse gardens and rooftops. This charming corner home provides an intelligent floor plan that maximizes space with an open kitchen to living room design, 6 large windows allowing ample sunlight, 4 ceiling height closets (8'9"), 2 true bedrooms, a windowed bathroom, original hardwood floors and two ceiling fans.

Pet-friendly 78 East 127th St HDFC Coop lends itself to hassle-free travel with the 4,5, 6, 2 and 3 trains, the Harlem 125th St Metro North Station, as well as the crosstown M60SBS bus that runs to LaGuardia Airport merely 2 blocks away. Harlem's dynamic dining and nightlife scene both new and old as well as a variety of parks, bike paths, tree-lined streets, street fairs, concerts, artistic events, museums, art galleries, cultural centers, boutique shops, sport facilities and more surround the building, promising to keep you entertained all year round.

120% AMI Maximums per Household: (1) $130,440, (2) $149,160, (3) $167,760, (4) $186,360

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building None Washer Hookup

Exterior Features

Private Outdoor Space Under60 Sqft

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $594/mo
Sale Price $186,500

Central 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

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Active Listings

121

Median Asking Price

$885K

Median $/Sqft

$783

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

7

Price Reduced

38%

Sold (30 Days)

6

Median Sale Price

$682K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/29/26, 10:30 AM EST

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Location

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78 E 127TH Street #18, Central Harlem, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1930
Year Built
96 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R3-2
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $69,120
Land Value: $18,000
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 4,000 SF
Building Area: 1,900 SF
Built FAR: 0.48
Allowed FAR: 0.75

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $594 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

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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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS11029374
First Listed: 1/15/2025
On Market: 1/15/2025
Closed: 6/13/2025
Contract Date: 1/15/2025

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Cameron P Stewart

Listing Contact: (212) 381-3385

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