$455,000
Updated 24 days ago
Off Market

The Washington

231 West 148th Street, 4-K

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

4 Rooms1 Bed1 BathCondop

$455,000

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Duplex
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Spiral Staircase
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • S Steel Appliances

Outdoor space and views

  • North Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Video Intercom
  • Bike Storage
  • Courtyard
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Facility
  • Garage
  • Grilling Stations
  • Laundry Room
  • Playroom
  • Storage
  • Wheelchair Access

Policies

  • Pets Allowed

Property Description for 231 West 148th Street, 4-K

Own a true Harlem duplex where architectural charm meets buyer value. This beautifully maintained one-bedroom duplex at The Washington Co-ops offers a rare blend of architectural character, comfortable scale, and smart long-term value. The main level opens into a bright, airy living and dining space where hardwood floors and generous ceiling height create an immediate sense of openness. The kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring crisp white cabinetry, a warm brick backsplash, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances — an effortless setting for both everyday living and easy entertaining. A sculptural spiral staircase serves as the home’s architectural centerpiece, leading to the private upper-level bedroom. Thoughtfully sized with excellent closet storage, the space offers a calm and comfortable retreat from the pace of the city. The updated bath completes the home with warm wood tones and clean, modern finishes. The Washington is a well-maintained, pet-friendly HDC co-op in vibrant Hamilton Heights. Residents enjoy a thoughtfully curated set of amenities including a fitness center, bike storage, community room, playroom, additional storage, and two central laundry rooms. A key-access courtyard garden with barbecue area provides a welcome outdoor escape, while garage parking is conveniently located just across the street. Subletting is permitted after two years of residency (board approval required), and there is no flip tax. With monthly maintenance lower than many nearby buildings, strong fundamentals, and convenient access to the A/B/C/D and 3 trains, this home presents a compelling opportunity for buyers ready to make a confident first step into ownership in one of Upper Manhattan’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

Listing History for 231 West 148th Street, 4-K

Now
04/18/2026
$455,000
Initial Price by Nadia Hussey
Compass
01/14/2026
POM by Nadia Hussey
Compass

Building Details for 231 West 148th Street

OwnershipCondop
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelVideo Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1920
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts5/52
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Harlem-148 St
0.11 miles
145 St
0.28 miles
145 St
0.3 miles
155 St
0.42 miles
155 St
0.47 miles

Railroad

Yankees-E 153 StMetro-North Railroad
0.46 miles

Citi Bike

W 147 St & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd
0.11 miles
Adam Clayton Powell Blvd & W 151 St
0.15 miles

Contact Agent

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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.

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OLR ID: 643212