$5,500 $5,795
Updated 17 hours ago
Application

Strivers West

2601 Frederick Douglass Blvd, PH-1

Harlem, Manhattan | West 138th Street & West 139th Street

5 Rooms3 Beds2 Baths1,362 Square FeetCondo

$5,500 $5,795
Lease Term12-12 Months
AvailableNow
Rent Per SF
$48
The price shown reflects the monthly rent only and does not include any additional fees. Please review the listing description for a summary of all fees related to renting this apartment.

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Corner Apartment
  • Duplex
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Center Island
  • Dishwasher
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom

Outdoor space and views

  • Balcony
  • Terrace [16'x12']
  • City Views
  • Skyline Views
  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Part-Time Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Roof Deck
  • Storage

Policies

  • No Pets
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 2601 Frederick Douglass Blvd, PH-1

IF YOU’RE SEARCHING FOR A SUN-FILLED 3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH DUPLEX PENTHOUSE WITH PRIVATE OUTDOOR SPACE, SEARCH NO MORE. Available immediately at the sought-after Strivers West Condominium, this freshly painted corner penthouse spans approx. 1,400 square feet across the top two floors of the building and offers a rare combination of indoor comfort, outdoor living, and sweeping open views. Flooded with natural light from double exposures, this unique home features two private outdoor spaces. Apartment Highlights • Approx. 1,400 SF duplex layout • 3 spacious bedrooms with large closets • 2 full windowed bathrooms (one on each floor) • Two private outdoor spaces (one on each floor) • Hardwood floors throughout • High ceilings • Generous closet/storage space • In-unit stackable washer/dryer • Two separate entrances with elevator access on each floor Upper Level • Bright living room opening onto a large south west-facing terrace with views toward the Midtown skyline and Morningside Park • Open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new dishwasher and granite countertops • Third bedroom with dual closets Lower Level • Extra-large primary bedroom • Second bedroom with private west-facing balcony overlooking historic Strivers’ Row and the neo-Gothic City College skyline • Laundry closet with stacked washer/dryer Building Features Built in 2008, Strivers West Condominium is an intimate boutique building with just 20 residences across 8 floors. Residents enjoy: • Common patio • Modern elevator building Prime Central Harlem Location Near the B/C and 2/3 subway lines at W135th Street, offering an easy commute to Midtown and Columbus Circle. Convenient access to the A/D express trains, M2/M3 buses going East along Fifth Avenue. Located directly across from the iconic Strivers’ Row Historic District, the neighborhood offers beautiful architecture, a choice of dining and food stores, including: • Key Foods and NBHD Brulee retro cafe (across the street) • Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s on W125th Street • The Edge Harlem, Londel’s, Ponty Bistro… Enjoy proximity to: • Columbia University • City College • Saint Nicholas Park • Morningside Park • Riverbank State Park • Central Park • Jackie Robinson Park Drivers will appreciate nearby garage parking, Zipcar outposts, and quick access to the Harlem River Drive, FDR Drive, Riverside Drive, and the George Washington Bridge. LaGuardia Airport is approximately 20 minutes away. Also nearby is Columbia Manhattanville Campus expansion, featuring world-class academic buildings, arts spaces, restaurants, and the Manhattanville Market along the revitalized Hudson River waterfront.

Listing History for 2601 Frederick Douglass Blvd, PH-1

Now
07/16/2026
$5,500 [-$295] [5.1%]
Rent Drop by Rene Fauchet
Compass
07/04/2026
Leases Out by Rene Fauchet
Compass

Building Details for 2601 Frederick Douglass Blvd

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelPart-Time Doorman
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built2008
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts8/20
Learn More About the Building

Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

135 St
0.15 miles
135 St
0.39 miles
145 St
0.41 miles
145 St
0.47 miles

Citi Bike

Frederick Douglass Blvd & W 139 St
0.02 miles
Edgecombe Ave & W 141 St
0.13 miles

Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
$48
$5,500
$5,500
Last 12 months
-
-
-

Three Beds in Harlem

APPSF
Median
Average
$63
$4,950
$5,422

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: 1950539