Updated 9 months ago
Off Market
203 West 136th Street
Harlem, Manhattan | Adam Clayton Powell Blvd & Frederick Douglass Blvd
14 Rooms8 Beds3 Baths3,400 Square FeetMulti-Family
$2,200,000
floors / apts4 / 2
Lot Size17'x99'11"
Built Size17'x50'
ZoneR
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$5,616
Price Per SF
$647
Listing Features
- Spiral Staircase
- WBFP
- Oil Heat
- Window AC Units
Outdoor space and views
- Backyard
- Balcony
- Garden
Building Amenities
- Video Intercom
- Garden
Property Description for 203 West 136th Street
203 West 136th Street-Historic Two-Family Townhouse with Garden & Commercial Flexibility
In the heart of Central Harlem, just a few blocks from the prestigious Striver's Row, 203 West 136th Street is a legal two-family townhouse offering nearly 3,400 square feet of living space across four stories. Built in 1899 and beautifully maintained, the home balances historic detail with modern upgrades, providing an exceptional opportunity for end-users and investors alike.
The garden level functions as a versatile commercial suite with direct access to a 48-foot backyard garden. This floor is equipped with a bathroom and features a spacious front room suitable for use as a waiting area or reception, as well as a large office/commercial space that opens onto the garden. With parquet floors in excellent condition and a flexible layout, the suite is ready to serve as professional space, a community hub, a wellness studio, or a recreation level.
A restored stairwell leads upstairs to the second and third floors, arrangedas a bright and inviting duplex. This residence includes three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a living room, bar area, den, modern kitchen, home office, and an in-unit washer and dryer. A private balcony extends the living space outdoors.
The fourth floor is configured as a separate residence, offering a comfortable living room, kitchen, full bathroom, two bedrooms, and a home office. Historic touches such as the spiral staircase and parquet flooring enrich the upper floors, blending character with modern convenience.
Ideally located across from the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and moments from Harlem Hospital, the Schomburg Center, City College, Columbia University, and major transportation, 203 West 136th Street offers the best of Harlem's history, culture, and convenience.
In the heart of Central Harlem, just a few blocks from the prestigious Striver's Row, 203 West 136th Street is a legal two-family townhouse offering nearly 3,400 square feet of living space across four stories. Built in 1899 and beautifully maintained, the home balances historic detail with modern upgrades, providing an exceptional opportunity for end-users and investors alike.
The garden level functions as a versatile commercial suite with direct access to a 48-foot backyard garden. This floor is equipped with a bathroom and features a spacious front room suitable for use as a waiting area or reception, as well as a large office/commercial space that opens onto the garden. With parquet floors in excellent condition and a flexible layout, the suite is ready to serve as professional space, a community hub, a wellness studio, or a recreation level.
A restored stairwell leads upstairs to the second and third floors, arrangedas a bright and inviting duplex. This residence includes three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a living room, bar area, den, modern kitchen, home office, and an in-unit washer and dryer. A private balcony extends the living space outdoors.
The fourth floor is configured as a separate residence, offering a comfortable living room, kitchen, full bathroom, two bedrooms, and a home office. Historic touches such as the spiral staircase and parquet flooring enrich the upper floors, blending character with modern convenience.
Ideally located across from the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and moments from Harlem Hospital, the Schomburg Center, City College, Columbia University, and major transportation, 203 West 136th Street offers the best of Harlem's history, culture, and convenience.
Listing History for 203 West 136th Street
Now
11/07/2025
POM by Michelle Kim
Brown Harris Stevens
08/25/2025
$2,200,000
Initial Price by Michelle Kim
Brown Harris Stevens
Building Details for 203 West 136th Street
OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVideo Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1899
Floors/Apts4/2
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
135 St
0.2 miles
135 St
0.24 miles
145 St
0.48 miles
Citi Bike
Adam Clayton Powell Blvd & W 138 St
0.08 miles
Frederick Douglass Blvd & W 139 St
0.2 miles
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.
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OLR ID: 27053TH
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