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.
Sold for $1,000,000
$1,000,000
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
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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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/19/2026 | Sold | $1,000,000+199900%$256/sqft |
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| 3/7/2025 | Sold | $500-100% |
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| 7/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000+22.2%$511/sqft |
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| 2/17/2020 | Sold | $1,632,000-24.1%$418/sqft |
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| 3/13/2019 | Listing removed | $2,150,000$551/sqft |
Source: Invictus Property Advisors LLC Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2019 | Price change | $2,150,000-12.2%$551/sqft |
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| 12/20/2018 | Listed for sale | $2,450,000+226.7%$628/sqft |
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| 8/23/2018 | Listing removed | $6,500$2/sqft |
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| 6/26/2018 | Listed for rent | $6,500$2/sqft |
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| 9/5/2012 | Sold | $750,000-6.1%$192/sqft |
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| 2/17/2012 | Listed for sale | $799,000$205/sqft |
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| 1/2/2012 | Listing removed | $799,000$205/sqft |
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| 8/6/2011 | Listed for sale | $799,000$205/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Ps 123 Mahalia JacksonGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social ChangeGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.2 mi

