1 W 126TH Street #1-C
MLS® #RLS10828820
Listing by Engel & Volkers New York Real Estate LLC
2
Bedrooms
1
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1940
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: South,West facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1940)
Property Details
Description
Prime Harlem Location on the corner of Fifth Avenue, 1 block from 125th Street and steps away from one of Harlem's best dining and shopping corridors, which includes Whole Foods Market, World Famous Sylvia's Soul Food along with Red Rooster and Corner Social restaurants. Abundantly spacious and lofty, southwest facing 2 bedroom, 1 bath art deco corner home with generously sized foyer (comfortably fits a dining table and chairs), eat-in kitchen and split bedrooms. The “C” line is the largest co-op home available in the building. Best of all, the monthly maintenance is super low at only $676.00 per month. 1 West 126th Street HDFC is a landmark, pre-war building with a rich history—the former home of legends such as: Eartha Kitt, Billy Eckstine and Della Reese. The HDFC has an elevator, live-in super and laundry room on-site. The income restrictions for the HDFC are determined by 165% of the area median income for 2021 and are as follows: 1 Person: $137,940 Max 2 Persons: $157,575 Max 3 Persons: $177,210 Max 4 Persons: $196,845 Max 5 Persons: $212,685 Max Cats are allowed. Sorry, no dogs. It is possible to obtain 90% mortgage financing in the building. NOTE: 1 West 126th Street HDFC is an affordable housing cooperative and is intended to be a primary residence for all of its owners. The building is NOT INVESTOR FRIENDLY. With this in mind, there is a STRICTLY ENFORCED FLIP TAX: 95% Flip Tax after 1st Year of Ownership 90% Flip Tax after 2nd Year of Ownership 85% Flip Tax after 3rd Year of Ownership 80% Flip Tax after 4th Year of Ownership 75% Flip Tax after 5th Year of Ownership 50% Flip Tax after 6th Year of Ownership 40% Flip Tax after 7th Year of Ownership 20% Flip Tax after 8th Year of Ownership
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About Harlem
View All Harlem ListingsHarlem is a neighborhood of immense cultural significance and architectural beauty. Known for its historic 'Strivers' Row' and vibrant jazz heritage, the area offers some of the most impressive townhouse architecture in New York City. The real estate market is wide-ranging, featuring beautifully restored brownstones, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a growing number of modern luxury condominiums that offer contemporary amenities in a historic setting.
Harlem Live Market Data
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63
Median Asking Price
$899K
Median $/Sqft
$852
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
4
Price Reduced
24%
Sold (30 Days)
0
Median Sale Price
$1.25M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/24/26, 3:59 AM EST
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