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SOLD FOR $3,400,000

Listed at $3,650,000 · Sold 6.8% below asking · Closed June 27, 2019

218 W 139th Street
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Closed For Sale Multi Family

$3,650,000

218 W 139th Street

Harlem, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10424477

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Listing by The Corcoran Group

6

Bedrooms

4

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 4
Year Built 1910
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Harlem

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Total Rooms 12
Baths null Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard & Frederick Douglass
Year Built 1910
Parking Garage Available
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 2024-0042

Description

Live like royalty and take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase a 20 foot wide corner townhouse on the prestigious Strivers Row. This well preserved turn-of-the-century elegant two family home has southern, northern and western exposures. This architectural gem has a unique yellow brick and white limestone with terracotta facade over 4800 ft. that sits on a 32 x 100 lot. Designed in 1893 by architect Bruce Price and Clarence S Luce this exquisite home is loaded with original details, French doors, oak floors, crown molding, six decorative fireplaces, 12 foot ceilings and a North facing Juliet balcony. The owner's triplex has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a laundry with storage room. On the garden floor you have a one bedroom floor through apartment. Never look for parking again. Park your car collection in your private car garage or your three car driveway. Conveniently located to all transportation. Two blocks away from the B and C line and four blocks away from the 2 and 3 express line. Numerous surrounding restaurants, coffee shops and lounge options such as Ponty Bistro, The Edge and Haven to name a few. Take a nice stroll to the new Whole Foods supermarket on 125th street. Everything you can ask for is in this vibrant neighborhood.

Building Information

Total Units 2
Stories 4
Style Prewar

Harlem 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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Active Listings

63

Median Asking Price

$939K

Median $/Sqft

$852

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

5

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

$1.25M

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218 W 139th Street, Harlem, New York County • Near Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard & Frederick Douglass

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MLS® ID: RLS10424477
First Listed: 8/31/2018
Price Changed: 9/20/2018
Closed: 6/27/2019
Contract Date: 7/7/2018

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Tay Tiwoni

Listing Contact: (646) 717-4516

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