$2,275,000
Updated 8 months ago
Off Market

257 West 131st Street

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

9 Rooms5 Beds4 Baths3,400 Square FeetMulti-Family

$2,275,000
floors / apts4 / 2
Lot Size17'x100'
Built Size17'x50'
ZoneR7-2
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$5,004
Price Per SF
$669

Outdoor space and views

  • Backyard
  • Patio
  • Porch [15'x14']
  • Terrace [14'x14']

Building Amenities

  • Stoop Entry

Property Description for 257 West 131st Street

Thoughtfully renovated, this 17-foot wide, 3400* square foot townhouse is currently re-configured as 2 separate apartments and can easily be re-imagined as a single residence. Each unit currently offers 2-3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms as well as generous living/dining space. The garden level apartment, occupying the first two stories, offers an open Kitchen and Living/Dining space on the ground floor, as well as a small guest bedroom or home office, a full bathroom, and a large, peacefully quiet screened-in porch, overlooking a lush garden. On the Parlor floor, there are two sizable bedrooms and a second full bathroom. Currently being used as an artist’s studio, the rear Parlor could also serve as a large bedroom, that opens onto a spacious terrace. The parlor floor has 10'-10" ft ceiling heights accentuated by exceptionally large windows. The upper unit occupies the 3rd and 4th floors. There are 2 generous bedrooms and a full bathroom on the 3rd floor with another spacious bedroom on the 4th floor in the rear, along with a full bathroom, Kitchen and Living/Dining room. Both apartments offer split units for heat and air conditioning as well as some window AC’s, washer/dryers, and ample closets throughout. The large, refurbished basement provides excellent storage space and houses new boilers. Built in 1899, this Townhouse was home to a single family for over 100 years. The current owners fully renovated the house, updating the infrastructure and finishes, while preserving its historic charm and character. Conveniently located to the B,C and 2,3 Subway lines as well as the M2, M3 and M10 buses. Just a little over one block to St. Nicholas Park. Delivered vacant at closing. With super low real estate taxes, this townhouse is not to be missed -- a great place to live or investment opportunity! * Note: Square footage is based upon a third party floor plan source

Listing History for 257 West 131st Street

Now
12/21/2025
POM by Jamie Seidner
Compass
10/27/2025
$2,275,000
Initial Price by Jamie Seidner
Compass

Building Details for 257 West 131st Street

OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1899
Floors/Apts4/2
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

135 St
0.28 miles
125 St
0.32 miles
135 St
0.35 miles
125 St
0.43 miles

Citi Bike

Adam Clayton Powell Blvd & W 132 St
0.12 miles
Adam Clayton Powell Blvd & W 130 St
0.12 miles

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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: 56868TH