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· Closed December 26, 2023

431 W 121ST Street #5C
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Closed For Sale Co-op

$405,000

$540 per sq ft

431 W 121ST Street #5C

Morningside Heights, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10923684

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

750

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 750 sq ft
Year Built 1920
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $879/mo
Neighborhood Morningside Heights
Floor 5 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South,West facing
  • Style: WalkUp architecture
  • Climate Control: Window Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 6
Exposure South,West
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Year Built 1920
Living Area 750 sq ft
Architectural Style WalkUp
Basement Other
Parcel # 1963-0034-00431-000-000005C
Block/Lot 01963/0034

Description

Exciting Renovation Opportunity, Needs TLC -
Bring your Imagination & your Contractor - Have it Your Way!
431 West 121st St (Amsterdam Ave & Morningside Dr)
Live in the Heart of both Columbia's South & the New North Campus on 125th.

Let the Sunshine into this Spacious 4 Room, currently configured as a 1 BR / convertible 2 BR with an opened large living room & dining room, 1 Bath (750 SF) Approx. apt in original condition with wonderful potential, (Some Pictures Virtually Staged).
This corner unit allows for the additional option of opening the windowed eat-in-kitchen into the living & dining rooms which can all be combined, creating an incredibly large open loft like design (see alternate floor plan).
Stunning West & South views overlooking Amsterdam Ave from the many windows thought out, nine (9) in total. Hardwood floors, exposed brick & hi ceilings all make this apt special.

Well worth the walk-up to the 5th floor in this charming & lovely pre-war building which is on a pretty tree-lined street in the heart of NOCO (North of Columbia). Laundry, pet friendly, open sublet policy, easy Board process & low maintenance. Allows 80% financing, NO HDFC Income Restrictions, Parents buying for children, Co-Purchase & Guarantors OK, Primary Residents Please.

Surrounded by great restaurants & around the corner from the Hot Spots & Night Life of Central Harlem, additional stellar restaurants & nightlife, great shopping, health clubs, movie theaters, Morningside Park Farmers Market, Whole Foods, upcoming Trader Joes & Target. Enjoy Life, you can have it ALL!

Walking distance to Columbia, Barnard, Teachers College, Manhattan School of Music, Jewish & Union Theological Seminary's, Riverside Church, Grant's Tomb, St-Luke's Hospital, Riverside, Sakura, Morningside, Hudson River Parks & Harlem River Piers, great running & bike paths, tennis courts and so much more.
Conveniently near transportation, just a few blocks away from the 1/2/3/A/B/C/D subways & M4, M11, M60, M100, M101, M104 & BX15 buses.
WHAT A GREAT HOME & WHAT A WONDERFUL INVESTMENT!!!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Smoke Free Building None

Building Amenities

Green Building

Building Information

Total Units 25
Stories 6
Style WalkUp

Financial Details

Maintenance $879/mo
Original Price $449,000
Sale Price $405,000
Previous Price $449,000

About Morningside Heights

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Morningside Heights is often referred to as the 'Academic Acropolis' of New York, home to Columbia University and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Perched on a plateau between Riverside and Morningside Parks, the neighborhood offers a scholarly and serene atmosphere. The real estate market is dominated by grand pre-war cooperatives with high ceilings and classic details, catering to those who appreciate historic architecture and green space.

Morningside Heights Live Market Data

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Active Listings

60

Median Asking Price

$1.25M

Median $/Sqft

$1,575

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

4

Price Reduced

20%

Sold (30 Days)

5

Median Sale Price

$800K

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431 W 121ST Street #5C, Morningside Heights, New York County

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MLS® ID: RLS10923684
First Listed: 8/3/2023
On Market: 8/3/2023
Price Changed: 12/27/2023
Closed: 12/26/2023
Contract Date: 8/3/2023

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Athena Witt

Listing Contact: (917) 256-9921

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