$899,000 $925,000
Updated 3 days ago

152 West 131st Street, 1

Harlem, Manhattan | Lenox Ave & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd

5.5 Rooms2 Beds1.5 BathsCo-op

$899,000 $925,000
Maintenance$1,400

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Deco Fireplace
  • Dressing Area
  • Full Floor
  • High Ceilings
  • Moldings
  • Original Details
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Oversized Windows
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Powder Room

Outdoor space and views

  • East Exposure
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom

Policies

  • Pets Allowed

Property Description for 152 West 131st Street, 1

A massive, full-floor Convertible 3-bedroom Harlem brownstone coop residence in the Central Harlem Historic District, perfectly positioned on the parlor level of 152 West 131st Street. This historic Victorian-era home offers original detail, two decorative fireplaces, four exposures, and a gracious layout ideal for both everyday living and elegant entertaining in one of New York City's most storied neighborhoods.

Enter a large front entertaining salon facing a quaint, tree-lined brownstone block, where a showpiece fireplace with decorative mantel anchors the room. In addition, door and window moldings, classic window shutters, and hardwood floors create a warm, authentic pre-war ambiance buyers seek in Harlem brownstones. The windowed kitchen features stainless steel appliances, generous cabinet storage, and a smart, functional layout for cooking and hosting.

The primary bedroom enjoys bright southern light, another fireplace, decorative moldings, and a large walk-in closet, plus an adjacent windowed den that can flex as a home office or additional sleeping room. An oversized secondary bedroom offers high ceilings and excellent closet space, providing comfortable proportions. The windowed main bath includes dual sinks, and the home is further enhanced by an additional powder room and separate shower for added convenience.

152 West 131st Street is part of a charming two-building, self-managed brownstone coop set within the beautifully preserved Central Harlem Historic District on a quiet tree-lined street with a classic stoop entry. This intimate, historic cooperative is one of the neighborhood's early coops , built in 1896, and offers the character of a Harlem brownstone with the community feel of a boutique building.

Central Harlem offers an eclectic blend of old and new, with beloved neighborhood institutions alongside exciting new openings. Nearby Whole Foods and Trader Joe's make daily errands easy, while you're moments from Marcus Garvey Park, St. Nicholas Park, Morningside Park, and the Harlem River bikeway for green space, recreation, and dog walks. Historic landmarks like Hamilton Grange, the Harlem Walk of Fame, and Strivers Row are close by, along with iconic dining, music, and culture at Red Rooster, Sylvia's, Apollo, and the National Jazz Museum. With convenient access to multiple subway and bus lines, this parlor-level brownstone coop places you at the heart of Harlem's rich history and vibrant future, and is an exceptional opportunity for its new owners.

Listing History for 152 West 131st Street, 1

Now
05/04/2026
$899,000 [-$26,000] [2.8%]
Price Drop by Emily Stein
Corcoran
03/31/2026
$925,000 [-$25,000] [2.6%]
Price Drop by Emily Stein
Corcoran

Building Details for 152 West 131st Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1896
Floors/Apts5/5
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

135 St
0.24 miles
125 St
0.3 miles
125 St
0.43 miles
135 St
0.44 miles

Citi Bike

Adam Clayton Powell Blvd & W 130 St
0.1 miles
Lenox Ave & W 130 St
0.11 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Licensed As
Emily Stein
Associate Broker
License#:
30ST0951940
Company:
Corcoran
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Building Availability

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$899,000
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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: 2168421