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SOLD FOR $1,900,000

· Closed September 13, 2023

253 W 134th Street
Closed For Sale Multi Family

$1,900,000

$766 per sq ft

253 W 134th Street

West Harlem, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10887482

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

4

Bedrooms

4

Baths

2,481

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Living Area 2,481 sq ft
Year Built 1910
Neighborhood West Harlem

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1910)

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Total Rooms 8
Baths 4 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard/Frederick Douglass B
Year Built 1910
Living Area 2,481 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1940-0112
Block/Lot 1940/112

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Dec 7, 2022 $1,900,000 -
Price Reduced Apr 27, 2023 $2,000,000 +5.3%

Description

253 West 134th Street is a south facing turn-key legal three family townhouse located in Central Harlem. This property presents an excellent investment opportunity or it can be renovated into a single-family dream home. The building's main entrance is on the parlor floor and allows entry into the owner's 2BR 2BA duplex apartment which spans the ground and parlor floors and includes a private yard as well as to the third and fourth floor one bedroom apartments. The Owner's duplex boasts a sunny living/dining room with beautiful large street-facing picture windows, high ceilings, hardwood floors and an open eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops/floors. Directly off the kitchen is a full bathroom and a private garden that is located in the rear of the house. For investors, the unfinished basement, when renovated could become a large flex space that can be used for a multitude of purposes, including as an activity/play room, home office, remote schooling, media room, gym, general storage area or laundry room, etc. Bring your contractors and architects. Above the Owner's duplex on the third and fourth floors, are two spacious floor-through one bedroom apartments with small kitchens and full bathrooms. Both apartments boast bright open views of the neighborhood and rear garden. Perfect for overnight guests or as income producing rental unit. 253 West 134th Street is very close to multiple subway lines, numerous local shops including the new Whole Foods Market, great restaurants and world class entertainment venues, Columbia University's newly expanded campus which includes the Forum, a multi-use state of the art auditorium and performance space as well as the bustling and ever changing 125th Street shopping corridor. Building will be delivered empty.

Features & Amenities

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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253 W 134th Street, West Harlem, New York County • Near Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard/Frederick Douglass B

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1
Floor Plan 2

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1910
Year Built
116 years old
3
Floors
3
Residential Units
R7-2
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $126,840
Land Value: $33,540
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 1,499 SF
Building Area: 3,308 SF
Built FAR: 2.21
Allowed FAR: 3.44

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 4 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 2,481 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

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

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $1,900,000 for 2,481 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $766. 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: RLS10887482
First Listed: 12/7/2022
Price Changed: 4/27/2023
Closed: 9/13/2023
Contract Date: 12/6/2022

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Mitchell Simmons

Listing Contact: (917) 531-5193

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