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226 West 139th Street

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

10 Rooms5 Beds4 Baths3,953 Square FeetSingle Family

$2,600,000
floors / apts4 / 1
Lot Size17'x100'
Built Size17'x50'
ZoneR7-2
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$12,744
Price Per SF
$658

Listing Features

  • Original Details
  • Deco Fireplace
  • Oil Heat

Outdoor space and views

  • Deck [6'x13']
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Terrace [15'x20']
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Garden

Property Description for 226 West 139th Street

One of Harlem's most exquisite homes. Five full floors; approximately 3,950 square feet plus 800 SF of cellar storage; 3 outdoor spaces; central A/C, central heating, and its own private car garage. This home (currently set up as a single-family) contains five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two half-bathrooms. There are two full floors for living and entertaining. The parlor floor contains a multitude of restored original details, a formal dining room, a great hall, a living room, and a wet bar which leads to a secluded south-facing terrace with an outdoor gas range and outdoor lighting for nighttime entertainment. The lower floor features a separate entrance to a large family room or guest bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, a bright and airy eat-in kitchen, top-of-the-line appliances, and a separate butler's pantry, The kitchen has French doors leading to an inner courtyard and the private two-car garage. The 3rd and 4th floors of the home contain four bedrooms, each occupying its own half-floor. The primary suite gets exceptional light and air and it has another private terrace for sunbathing. The primary suite can be seamlessly combined with the front-facing bedroom to create a full-floor suite including an enormous windowed walk-in closet. Every room contains custom wiring for surround-sound audio and high-speed internet. Each floor has its own temperature control for central heat and central air. Come enjoy the landmarked neighborhood of Strivers' Row. Stop by some of the best uptown eateries like The Edge, and Harlem Public. Not to mention, this is a short walk to Red Rooster, Corner Social, Cantina, Babbalucci, and Whole Foods. Showing by appointment only.

Listing History for 226 West 139th Street

Now
06/13/2026
Contract Signed by Dianne Howard
Compass
04/26/2026
$2,600,000
Initial Price by Vie Wilson
Compass

Building Details for 226 West 139th Street

OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1891
Floors/Apts4/1
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

135 St
0.25 miles
135 St
0.29 miles
145 St
0.38 miles
145 St
0.47 miles

Citi Bike

Adam Clayton Powell Blvd & W 138 St
0.09 miles
Frederick Douglass Blvd & W 139 St
0.12 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: 22494TH