$2,585,000
Updated 7 years ago
Off Market

259 West 138th Street

Harlem, Manhattan | Adam Clayton Powell Blvd & Frederick Douglass Blvd

12 Rooms5 Beds3.5 BathsRental Property

$2,585,000
floors / apts5 / 2
Lot Size17'x100'
Built Size17'x70'
ZoneR7-2
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$4,172

Listing Features

  • Architectural Dtls
  • New Windows
  • Restored Details
  • WBFP
  • Central AC
  • Gas Heat

Outdoor space and views

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Private Roof

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Garage
  • Roof Deck

Property Description for 259 West 138th Street

> Elegant Georgian Inspired Brick Townhouse Built in 1891, by the illustrious architects Bruce Price & Clarence S. > Luce, this distinguished Land marked home is on a beautiful tree lined street of rowhouses. > This home has the unusual amenity of a private and handsome iron gated service alley with entrances from the avenues, which allows to its two car garage. > ENGLISH BASEMENT AND CELLAR: There is a private entrance and affords the option an income producing rental, guest suite or additional living space. > There is a gracious bedroom, large chef’s kitchen open to the living and dining space, a wood burning fireplace and access to an outside patio. > Stairs lead to a sky lighted family/recreation room. > There are 1.5 baths, washer and dryer connections and mechanical room. > PARLOR FLOOR:A grand oak door with transom, opens to the foyer which displays masterfully restored plasterwork. > The foyer leads to the entertaining rooms with 11' ceilings, beautiful tiger oak woodwork, fireplaces and French doors opening to a Juliet balcony. > A large windowed chef's dream kitchen features custom cherry cabinetry and top of the line appliances and granite countertops. > The kitchen is open to a "great room" with fireplace and dining area. > An adjacent pantry, powder room and laundry room with deep sink, washer and steam dryer completes this level. > Off kitchen, a door leads to the private slate patio. > SECOND LEVEL: Ascend the preserved tiger oak center staircase to the master bedroom suite which features high ceiling, oversized windows, gas fireplace and plentiful closets. > The master bath has a skylight, claw foot soaking tub and marble console sink. > Another spacious bedroom or media room is on this level. > THIRD LEVEL: Two additional bedrooms and spacious spa-like marble bath. > Sky lights and work / study area. > Accesss to the roofdeck, which has magnificent views of City College.

Listing History for 259 West 138th Street

Now
05/08/2009
POM by Lori Glick
Compass
02/07/2009
TOM by Lori Glick
Compass

Building Details for 259 West 138th Street

OwnershipRental Property
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1910
Floors/Apts5/2
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

135 St
0.2 miles
135 St
0.31 miles
145 St
0.43 miles
145 St
0.47 miles

Citi Bike

Frederick Douglass Blvd & W 139 St
0.08 miles
Adam Clayton Powell Blvd & W 138 St
0.11 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Lori Glick
Compass

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: 25723TH