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261 West 137th Street, 3

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

6.5 Rooms3 Beds2.5 Baths1,968 Square FeetMixed Use

$1,495,000
Common Charges$647
RE Taxes$835
Price Per SF
$760

Listing Features

  • Deco Fireplace
  • Duplex
  • High Ceilings
  • Library / Den
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Washer / Dryer
  • MultiPaned Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • S Steel Appliances
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor space and views

  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom

Property Description for 261 West 137th Street, 3

Welcome to Residence 3 at 261 West 137th Street, a beautifully renovated three-bedroom, two and a half bath duplex offering approximately 1,968SF across the top two floors of a boutique three unit condominium. The main level is perfect for entertaining, with a spacious living room, dining area and renovated kitchen featuring quartz countertops, plenty of cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances. Also on this level is a bedroom and powder room, giving you a flexible space that can easily work as a guest room, home office or den. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The primary bedroom feels like its own private wing, with plenty of room for a king size bed, plus a separate nook that can be used as a seating area or home office. It also features its own en suite bathroom. The second bedroom is also exceptionally large, with room for a king-size bed and its own nook with beautiful south-facing views and tons of natural light. An in-unit washer and dryer is conveniently located on this floor as well. Additional features include high ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, Pella insulated double-pane windows and Mitsubishi ductless heating and cooling. With nearly 2,000 square feet of interior space and a great separation between the living and sleeping areas, Residence 3 offers the space and feel of a townhouse with the ease of condo living. Located on a beautiful Central Harlem block lined with historic brownstones, 261 West 137th Street offers a residential setting while keeping you close to everything the neighborhood has to offer. The 2 and 3 trains at West 135th Street and Lenox Avenue and the B and C trains at West 135th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue are just a few blocks away, making it easy to get downtown. Citi Bike stations, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés and other neighborhood favorites are also nearby. It’s a great combination of classic Harlem charm, space and everyday convenience.

Listing History for 261 West 137th Street, 3

Now
09/11/2026
$1,495,000
Initial Price by Josue Galdos
Compass
Launch

Building Details for 261 West 137th Street

OwnershipMixed Use
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1910
Floors/Apts5/3
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

135 St
0.17 miles
135 St
0.29 miles
145 St
0.47 miles

Citi Bike

Frederick Douglass Blvd & W 139 St
0.11 miles
Adam Clayton Powell Blvd & W 138 St
0.11 miles

Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
$760
$1,495,000
$1,495,000

Three Beds in Harlem

APPSF
Median
Average
$841
$950,000
$1,112,762
$691
$660,000
$716,800

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: 2201779