$1,900,000
Updated 3 years ago
Sold

253 West 134th Street

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

8 Rooms4 Beds4 Baths2,481 Square FeetMulti-Family

$1,900,000
floors / apts4 / 3
Lot Size15'x92'9"
Built Size15'5"x60'
ZoneR7-2
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$5,936
Price Per SF
$766

This property was sold for $1,720,000 on 09/13/23.

Outdoor space and views

  • Garden [15'x50']

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom

Property Description for 253 West 134th Street

253 West 134th Street is a south facing turn-key legal three family townhouse located in Central Harlem. This property presents an excellent investment opportunity or it can be renovated into a single-family dream home. The building's main entrance is on the parlor floor and allows entry into the owner's 2BR 2BA duplex apartment which spans the ground and parlor floors and includes a private yard as well as to the third and fourth floor one bedroom apartments. The Owner's duplex boasts a sunny living/dining room with beautiful large street-facing picture windows, high ceilings, hardwood floors and an open eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops/floors. Directly off the kitchen is a full bathroom and a private garden that is located in the rear of the house. For investors, the unfinished basement, when renovated could become a large flex space that can be used for a multitude of purposes, including as an activity/play room, home office, remote schooling, media room, gym, general storage area or laundry room, etc. Bring your contractors and architects. Above the Owner's duplex on the third and fourth floors, are two spacious floor-through one bedroom apartments with small kitchens and full bathrooms. Both apartments boast bright open views of the neighborhood and rear garden. Perfect for overnight guests or as income producing rental unit. 253 West 134th Street is very close to multiple subway lines, numerous local shops including the new Whole Foods Market, great restaurants and world class entertainment venues, Columbia University's newly expanded campus which includes the Forum, a multi-use state of the art auditorium and performance space as well as the bustling and ever changing 125th Street shopping corridor. Building will be delivered empty.

Listing History for 253 West 134th Street

Now
09/13/2023
$1,720,000
Sold and Closed by Mitchell Simmons
Compass
05/30/2023
Contract Signed by Mitchell Simmons
Compass

Building Details for 253 West 134th Street

OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1910
Floors/Apts4/3
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

135 St
0.2 miles
135 St
0.27 miles
125 St
0.46 miles

Citi Bike

Adam Clayton Powell Blvd & W 132 St
0.13 miles
St Nicholas Ave & W 134 St
0.15 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Licensed As
Mitchell H Simmons
Associate Broker
License#:
1030208422
Company:
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: 89042TH