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438 West 162nd Street
Washington Heights, Manhattan | Amsterdam Ave & Jumel Terrace
9.5 Rooms4 Beds2.5 Baths3,972 Square FeetSingle Family
$2,499,000
floors / apts4 / 1
Lot Size19'5"x98'
Built Size20'x52'
ZoneR7-2
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$14,424
Price Per SF
$629
Listing Features
- Original Details
- WBFP
- Oil Heat
- Through The Wall
Outdoor space and views
- Backyard
- Garden [38'x19']
- Porch
- Terrace
- North Exposure
- South Exposure
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Garden
- Playground
Property Description for 438 West 162nd Street
Located on one of the most charming and architecturally distinctive blocks in the coveted Jumel Terrace Historic District, 438 West 162nd Street is a remarkable 19.5-foot-wide limestone townhouse offering approximately 4,000 square feet of interior space, plus an approximately 850-square-foot private south-facing garden.
Designed by architect Henry Fouchaux and built in 1896, this handsome bayed limestone residence blends Romanesque Revival and Classical architectural elements with a thoughtful modern renovation. The home retains an extraordinary collection of original period details, including six tiled fireplaces, ornate hand-carved woodwork, mahogany pocket doors, original cherry wood staircases, shutters, wainscoting, decorative ceilings and friezes, and beautifully detailed wood banisters.
Modern updates complement the historic interiors, including two beautifully designed Leicht European kitchens with concrete countertops and updated bathrooms finished with elegant marble. Three grand skylights on the top floor bring additional light into the home, while soaring ceilings reaching approximately 12 feet and generous proportions create an impressive sense of scale throughout.
Spanning four substantial floors, the property offers six bedrooms and three full bathrooms. It is currently configured as two separate residences, with a private garden-level apartment and an expansive upper residence occupying the remaining floors. This layout provides tremendous flexibility for an owner seeking substantial living space together with a separate apartment for extended family, guests or potential rental income.
The existing Certificate of Occupancy reflects SRO use. The owner is currently in the process of amending the Certificate of Occupancy to two unit use.
The approximately 850-square-foot south-facing garden provides a rare private retreat with ample room for dining, entertaining, gardening and outdoor living.
West 162nd Street is an exceptionally wide, double-sided, tree-lined townhouse block surrounded by historic architecture and greenery. The Jumel Terrace Historic District, Morris-Jumel Mansion and gardens, Highbridge Park, neighborhood community gardens, playgrounds, running and walking paths, and the Harlem River waterfront are all nearby.
Transportation is exceptionally convenient, with the C train at 163rd Street and the A train just a few blocks away, providing quick access throughout Manhattan. Columbia University Irving Medical Center, neighborhood restaurants, shops and grocery stores are also within easy reach.
A rare opportunity to own a substantial historic Manhattan townhouse combining architectural character, modern updates, private outdoor space and exceptional flexibility for the future.
Annual real estate taxes: approximately $14,331
Designed by architect Henry Fouchaux and built in 1896, this handsome bayed limestone residence blends Romanesque Revival and Classical architectural elements with a thoughtful modern renovation. The home retains an extraordinary collection of original period details, including six tiled fireplaces, ornate hand-carved woodwork, mahogany pocket doors, original cherry wood staircases, shutters, wainscoting, decorative ceilings and friezes, and beautifully detailed wood banisters.
Modern updates complement the historic interiors, including two beautifully designed Leicht European kitchens with concrete countertops and updated bathrooms finished with elegant marble. Three grand skylights on the top floor bring additional light into the home, while soaring ceilings reaching approximately 12 feet and generous proportions create an impressive sense of scale throughout.
Spanning four substantial floors, the property offers six bedrooms and three full bathrooms. It is currently configured as two separate residences, with a private garden-level apartment and an expansive upper residence occupying the remaining floors. This layout provides tremendous flexibility for an owner seeking substantial living space together with a separate apartment for extended family, guests or potential rental income.
The existing Certificate of Occupancy reflects SRO use. The owner is currently in the process of amending the Certificate of Occupancy to two unit use.
The approximately 850-square-foot south-facing garden provides a rare private retreat with ample room for dining, entertaining, gardening and outdoor living.
West 162nd Street is an exceptionally wide, double-sided, tree-lined townhouse block surrounded by historic architecture and greenery. The Jumel Terrace Historic District, Morris-Jumel Mansion and gardens, Highbridge Park, neighborhood community gardens, playgrounds, running and walking paths, and the Harlem River waterfront are all nearby.
Transportation is exceptionally convenient, with the C train at 163rd Street and the A train just a few blocks away, providing quick access throughout Manhattan. Columbia University Irving Medical Center, neighborhood restaurants, shops and grocery stores are also within easy reach.
A rare opportunity to own a substantial historic Manhattan townhouse combining architectural character, modern updates, private outdoor space and exceptional flexibility for the future.
Annual real estate taxes: approximately $14,331
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Listing History for 438 West 162nd Street
Now
09/17/2026
$2,499,000
Initial Price by Sarah Pedersen
Brown Harris Stevens
2026
Building Details for 438 West 162nd Street
OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1896
Floors/Apts4/1
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
163 St-Amsterdam Av
0.06 miles
157 St
0.31 miles
155 St
0.35 miles
155 St
0.36 miles
168 St-Washington Hts
0.37 miles
Railroad
Highbridge YardMetro-North Railroad
0.4 miles
Citi Bike
Amsterdam Ave & W 162 St
0.07 miles
W 160 St & St Nicholas Ave
0.07 miles
Washington Heights | Manhattan
Quick Profile
Washington Heights, a hilly neighborhood on Manhattan’s northern tip known for its affordable apartments, preserved pre-war buildings, and Dominican food. Some would argue that it's a hidden gem and one of Manhattan's last neighborhoods that has retained its culture. The large swath of land is bordered by Inwood to the north along Dyckman Street, by Harlem to the South along 155th Street, by the Harlem River to the east, and the Hudson River to the West. It is the highest natural point on the Island of Manhattan.
Despite its high residential density, Washington Heights and Inwood have not seen modern housing construction in more than a decade other than relatively small housing units. Midtown Manhattan, Battery Park, TriBeCa, Chelsea, and Hell’s Kitchen, on the other hand, have seen an increase in building. Most of the high rise construction belongs to hospitals such as New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, and educational institutions like Yeshiva University and Boricua College.
Washington Heights has access to amazing green spaces like The Cloisters, Fort Washington Park, Highbridge Park and Fort Tryon Park. There is no shortage of historical landmarks either. Remember General George Washington set up his camp in Washington Heights during the Revolutionary War. He used the elevated neighborhood to his tactical advantage to spot the Redcoats. As history would have it, his plan didn’t work out so well and the British occupied New York for seven years.
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OLR ID: 29242TH
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