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Sold for $1,000,000
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    209 W 138th St, New York, NY 10030

    5beds
    3,904sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1910
    1,698 Square Feet Lot
    $1,340,200 Zestimate®
    $256/sqft
    $7,994 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,340,200

    $1.09M - $1.64M

    $7,994/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    209 West 138th Street is a two-family townhouse located on the coveted Striver's Row neighborhood of Central Harlem, Though only two blocks of Harlem from 138th Street to 139th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, Striver's Row is located in one of the most picturesque sections of Harlem where famous musicians share blocks with well-heeled doctors and financiers. The area is one of few in the city with back alleys situated behind a row of gorgeous Georgian-style townhouses, many of which have rear extensions with outdoor space and dedicated parking spots. 209 West 138th Street boasts 17' of frontage and is currently configured with a garden level unit paying $3,000 / month and triplex apartment paying $6,500 / month. Inside the triplex apartment, a future home-owner may fall in love with the five decorative fireplaces, exposed brick, original staircase wood-work, and several skylights on the fourth floor that cast light throughout the entire owner's unit. There is also a washer/dryer and a bathroom on each floor. The property is also within walking distance to the B & C subway lines at 137th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue and the 2 & 3 subway lines at 135th Street and Lenox Avenue. Residents can take advantage of a number of national retailers on 145th Street, including, among others, Starbucks, Duane Reade, Chase Bank, and New York Sports Club, as well as local restaurant favorites such as Red Rooster, Harlem Tavern and Corner Social. The property also benefits from its proximity to major academic institutions, such as Columbia University and its Manhatanville Expansion Project and City College of New York. 209 West 138th Street represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for owner-users to acquire this rare jewel in Harlem's most prestigious historic district. The property can be delivered vacant and will be delivered with a temporary certificate of occupancy. Additional photos available upon request.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    Features
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,904 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 1,698 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 020240026

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    Condition
    • Year built: 1910

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: New York

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/19/2026Sold$1,000,000+199900%$256/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/7/2025Sold$500-100%
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/30/2024Listed for sale$1,995,000+22.2%$511/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #1727582 Report a problem
    2/17/2020Sold$1,632,000-24.1%$418/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    3/13/2019Listing removed$2,150,000$551/sqft
    Source: Invictus Property Advisors LLC Report a problem
    2/1/2019Price change$2,150,000-12.2%$551/sqft
    Source: Invictus Property Advisors LLC Report a problem
    12/20/2018Listed for sale$2,450,000+226.7%$628/sqft
    Source: Invictus Property Advisors LLC Report a problem
    8/23/2018Listing removed$6,500$2/sqft
    Source: Sotheby's International Realty Report a problem
    6/26/2018Listed for rent$6,500$2/sqft
    Source: Sotheby's International Realty Report a problem
    9/5/2012Sold$750,000-6.1%$192/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/17/2012Listed for sale$799,000$205/sqft
    Source: Fenwick Keats Real Estate #900602 Report a problem
    1/2/2012Listing removed$799,000$205/sqft
    Source: Fenwick Keats Goodstein #900602 Report a problem
    8/6/2011Listed for sale$799,000$205/sqft
    Source: Fenwick Keats Goodstein Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,765 +3.2%$211,500 -20.1%
    2024$7,524 +10.1%$264,600 +13.5%
    2023$6,836 $233,100 -7.7%
    2022-- $252,450 +2.2%
    2021-- $247,050 +2%
    2020-- $242,100 +7.6%
    2019$5,774 +6.8%$225,000 +424.9%
    2018$5,406 +7.1%$42,867 +8%
    2017$5,049 +6.6%$39,694 +8%
    2016$4,735 $36,757
    2015$4,735 +53.9%$36,757 +3.2%
    2014$3,076 $35,612 +8%
    2013-- $32,975 +8%
    2012-- $30,534 +8%
    2011-- $28,275
    2010-- $28,275 +3.2%
    2009-- $27,394 +8%
    2008-- $25,366 +8%
    2007-- $23,488 +8%
    2006-- $21,750
    2005-- $21,750 +3.2%
    2004-- $21,073 +8%
    2003-- $19,513 +8%
    2002-- $18,068 +8%
    2001-- $16,731
    2000-- $16,731

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    Neighborhood: Harlem

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