$2,000,000
Updated 8 years ago
Sold

242 West 136th Street

Harlem, Manhattan | Seventh Ave & Eighth Ave

13 Rooms5 Beds5 Baths3,400 Square FeetMulti-Family

$2,000,000
floors / apts4 / 4
Lot Size17'x99'
Built Size18'x49'
ZoneR7-2
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$10,536
Price Per SF
$588

This property was sold for $2,000,000 on 12/19/18.

Outdoor space and views

  • Frontyard
  • Garden

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Garden

Property Description for 242 West 136th Street

Well-maintained, 18' wide, free market 4 family limestone boasting 8 foot to 10 foot+/- ceilings situated on one of Central Harlem's most desirable blocks, quiet, tree-lined West 136th Street between 7th Ave & Frederick Douglass Blvd. Gut renovated in 2006, with subsequent updates since the current owner purchased in 2011, this townhouse is comprised of: 1) A ground floor front studio apartment accessible below the stoop and having a gated front yard, 2) A ground & parlor floor duplex offering 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, a renovated kitchen, stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher & washer/dryer, access from both floors to a large private garden plus a full cellar having a 350+/- SF recreational space with natural light stemming from a large window perfect for a gym or workshop, 3) A 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom floor-through apartment on the third floor boasting a large living room enhanced with a wide bay window, 4) finally, a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom floor through apartment on the top floor (with a temporary wall installed in the living room to form a 2nd bedroom) featuring a new kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a washer/dryer hook up.

Rents include heat, hot water and cooking gas. LOW $10,536 REAL ESTATE TAXES! NOT AN SRO AS NO CLASS B APTS AND SELLER HAS A 4 FAMILY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. 2,624+/- SQUARE FEET OF UNUSED FAR REMAINING.

Located down the hill from City College, down the block from St. Nicholas Park and around the corner from shopping, restaurants and Historic Striver's Row District. A short walk to popular venues such as The Edge, Ponty Bistro, Londel's, Manhattanville Coffee, IHOP, Shrine and more. Just 2-4 blocks the Harlem YMCA, the Schomburg Center, Harlem Hospital and the B, C, 2, 3 subway lines.

Listing History for 242 West 136th Street

Now
12/19/2018
$2,000,000
Sold and Closed by Brian A. Phillips
Douglas Elliman
09/28/2018
Contract Signed by Brian A. Phillips
Douglas Elliman

Building Details for 242 West 136th Street

OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1910
Floors/Apts4/4
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

135 St
0.19 miles
135 St
0.25 miles

Citi Bike

Adam Clayton Powell Blvd & W 138 St
0.13 miles
Frederick Douglass Blvd & W 139 St
0.18 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Brian Phillips
Douglas Elliman
Anthony Johnson
Douglas Elliman
Vatisha Smith
Douglas Elliman

Harlem | Manhattan

Quick Profile

The neighborhood called West Harlem by the locals is known as Manhattanville to neighborhood newcomers. The area is culturally diverse and might be considered a microcosm of the city as a whole. 

Columbia University has recently expanded into the area, which is attracting student residents from all over the world. Together with students from the City College of New York and young professionals fleeing higher prices in other neighborhoods, this influx of younger residents has brought with it more restaurants and bars on W 125th Street to serve this clientele. There are also new ventures, like a rock-climbing gym, to cater to the interests of these students and young professionals. At the same time, there are many small, family-owned shops and restaurants that have been anchors of the neighborhood for multiple generations.

The area has been through a housing upgrade, as older properties have been renovated and abandoned properties have been razed to make room for new development. There are still reasonably priced apartments available. Young professionals are finding that there is a certain cachet to living in West Harlem. It provides a convenient commute to the city and all of its amenities, while providing a sense of escape at the end of a long work day.

While rentals are popular with the student population, the young professionals are delighted to find pre-war brownstones, pre-war co-ops (including some income-capped HDFCs for lower- and middle-income buyers), and post-war condos that they can afford, although prices are rising. Some new low-rise developments, sporting virtual doormen and desired amenities, are cropping up.

All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 25072TH