$2,845,000
Updated 6 years ago
Off Market

133 West 131st Street

Harlem, Manhattan | Lenox Ave & Seventh Ave

11 Rooms5 Beds4.5 Baths3,600 Square FeetMulti-Family

$2,845,000
floors / apts3 / 3
Lot Size17'x99'
Built Size17' wide
ZoneR7-2
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$22,128
Price Per SF
$790

Listing Features

  • Original Details
  • WBFP

Outdoor space and views

  • Backyard
  • City Views

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom

Property Description for 133 West 131st Street

Have you been searching for a historic house filled with original turn of the century details to lovingly preserve and make your own?


Opportunity awaits you at 133 West 131th Street, this statuesque 17-foot wide townhouse originally constructed in 1888 has only changed hands a few times over the last 130+ years and has an abundance of details fully intact that most other homes lack and can no longer be replicated.


A high stoop with original ironwork leads to double entry doors and the parlor floor is a preservationists dream...from the plasterwork that adorns the parlor walls with picture rails to the double height carved pocket doors with original brass hardware, inlaid parquet floors, 11.5 foot tall ceiling height, original mirrors and an ornately carved fireplace with original tile work. Walking through this floor greets you with a sense of gracious living.


A hand carved and richly detailed banister bring you to the 2nd floor with original parquet floors, wood shutters, 2 fireplaces, original cabinetry, millwork and an original clawfoot tub. The details are well-preserved craftsmanship that work seamlessly with modern decor. The third floor would make for an ideal master floor suite, with a 4th original fireplace still intact, high ceiling height and open views from the dual exposure windows.


The garden floor's kitchen has original tin ceilings, antique stove, millwork and has the feeling of an upstate country home getaway. The private garden is close to 800 square feet and makes for an ideal gathering space.


Currently, 4 stories with 4 bedrooms the multifamily home can be converted to a single family residence with 5 bedrooms and what makes this home so special is the plethora of original details that have been stripped out of most homes. The ability to renovate to your specifications creates a once in a lifetime opportunity to give new life to a home that is steeped in history. Floorplan coming soon.


133 West 131 is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own and care for a home that has stood the test of time and has it's original glory still intact. There are very few homes that have this many details and the current set up affords it's next owner the ability to custom renovate to your exact specifications.


131th Street is home to Lloyd Williams, a Tony-winning choreographer and has been home to Marcus Garvey, Romare Bearden, Scott Joplin, Johnny Kemp, Zora Neale Hurston and countless other artists, activists and luminaries.


With the new Whole Foods complex open, the MTA investment in the 125th MetroNorth Station, Columbia Universities 6 billion dollar campus operational, The Proton Center to the East there is continual room for upside and long term growth.

Building Details for 133 West 131st Street

OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1916
Floors/Apts3/3
Learn More About the Building

Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

135 St
0.21 miles
125 St
0.32 miles
135 St
0.45 miles
125 St
0.46 miles

Citi Bike

Lenox Ave & W 130 St
0.1 miles
Lenox Ave & W 133 St
0.11 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Eli Levi
Compass
Jason Saft
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: 72651TH