Milton Coste

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(917) 416-7433

SOLD FOR $1,865,000

· Closed March 28, 2016

39 W 131st Street

$1,865,000

$619 per sq ft

39 W 131st Street

West Harlem, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10410852

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Anchor Associates

4

Bedrooms

0

Bath

3,014

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 0
Living Area 3,014 sq ft
Year Built 1910
Neighborhood West Harlem

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Building Cooling, Window Units

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 9
Baths 0 Full
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Heating Building Natural Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling Building Cooling, Window Units
Cross Street Fifth Avenue/Lenox Avenue
Year Built 1910
Living Area 3,014 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1729-0117
Block/Lot 1729/117

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Oct 9, 2014 $1,865,000 -
Price Reduced Apr 29, 2015 $1,999,000 +7.2%

Description

39 West 131 Street.
Two unit Townhouse in Prime Central Harlem; Lovely 3 BR Triplex Home + 1 Bedroom Apartment + Tax Abatement until 2022. Total Square Footage is 3014.

Totally gut renovated interior. High ceilings with crown molding and recessed lighting. Hardwood floors throughout.
Living room with exposed brick and decorative fireplace. A glass skylight atop the
central staircase provides an abundance of natural light throughout each floor.
The large chef?s kitchen with dishwasher and microwave has custom built glass display shelves,
cherry wood cabinets, accent lighting and a Carrara marble backsplash that contrasts
beautifully with the granite counter tops.

Step down to an irrigated, landscaped garden with brick patio, a variety of flowering plants
and a Dogwood tree that arches over the patio to create a shady retreat.

On the second floor, a sunny sitting room/den faces south while the master bedroom
with exposed brick, decorative fireplace and ensuite bath faces north.

Two more bright bedrooms are located on the third floor with laundry and another bath.

There is also a one bedroom income producing apartment below the triplex and a full
basement as well.

Quiet, roomy and sunny.

TAX ABATEMENT UNTIL 2022.
TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE IS 3014.

Central Harlem is an ever improving neighborhood that includes the cultural meccas, the Apollo Theater and the Schomburg Center. Half a block from the New Harlem Restaurant Row, which includes the World Famous Red Rooster, Chez Lucien, Settepani, The Corner Social, Harlem Saphire (sic), Sylvia's, Tio Luca, the Maysles Documentary Center and the coming Whole Foods. Close to the # 2 and 3 Trains and a short walk to the # 4, 5 and 6 Trains.
Flexible showing times. Call or Text Helene (917) 280 3062 to see this Fantastic Property.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Exterior Features

Garden

Building Information

West Harlem is a dynamic neighborhood that stretches from the Hudson River to St. Nicholas Park. Home to the expanding Columbia University Manhattanville campus and the scenic Riverbank State Park, the area offers a blend of academic energy and waterfront recreation. The real estate market features a mix of historic row houses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a growing number of modern boutique condominiums that offer contemporary living in a historic setting.

West Harlem Live Market Data

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Active Listings

11

Median Asking Price

$630K

Median $/Sqft

$1,076

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

1

Price Reduced

18%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

N/A

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/15/26, 4:09 AM EST

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Location

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39 W 131st Street, West Harlem, New York County • Near Fifth Avenue/Lenox Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1990
Year Built
36 years old
1
Floors
M1-1
Zoning District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $5,782,050
Land Value: $915,750
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 110,000 SF
Building Area: 115,015 SF
Built FAR: 1.05

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

This property has 4 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 3,014 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1910, making it approximately 116 years old.

At the current list price of $1,865,000 for 3,014 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $619. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

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: RLS10410852
First Listed: 10/9/2014
Price Changed: 4/29/2015
Closed: 3/28/2016
Contract Date: 10/7/2014

Listing Courtesy of Anchor Associates - Helene Campbell

Listing Contact: (212) 310-0355

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