$2,125,000
237 W 138th Street
MLS® #RLS10055513
Listing by The Corcoran Group
Studio
Bedroom
0
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1932
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1932)
Property Details
Description
This rare "Diamond in the Rough"...awaits your creative touch! With high ceilings and an open layout with an extension, there are endless possibilities. This Strivers Row home also features a parking space behind the house and deck off extention. To date, the following has been completed and SRO Conversion started: Certificate of No-Harassment has been secured and travels with the sale of the house. It is good for two years and the Certificate can be renewed again before it expires. Electrical service brought in from the street by ConEd. To date, there are only construction lines running thru the house to provide lights and power for renovation Gas service brought in from the street by ConEd Sprinkler lines brought into the house from the street by ConEd New sewer & gas lines put in from the street to the house Elevator shaft installed from basement to 3rd floor. Steel beams have been installed to reinforce floors around shaft. Sub floors have been reinforced thru out house. Outdoor lighting (front parlor and basement entrances) installed and hooked up for safety purposes. Roof temporarily closed off to seal from rain/snow. Roof needs to be replaced. Concrete poured to even out and strengthen walls on 2 floors where diagonal fireplaces (basement & parlor) had been removed by previous owner ADT security system (alarm/motion detectors/fire) activeThere is no CFO. It's currently an SRO and is taxed at a commercial rate, therefore the current taxes are approximately $10,000. This figure, however will change, once renovations are complete and a residential CFO is awarded. Once the CFO is in place, taxes will be reassessed and lowered to reflect the taxes for a residential property.
Building Information
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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
63
Median Asking Price
$939K
Median $/Sqft
$852
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
3
Price Reduced
24%
Sold (30 Days)
0
Median Sale Price
$1.25M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/26/26, 10:03 AM EST
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Location
237 W 138th Street, Harlem, New York County • Near SEVENTH & EIGHTH AVENUE
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Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Vie Wilson
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