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  • $2,979,400

    253 W 138th St, New York, NY 10030

    6beds
    5,160sqft
    MultiFamily
    Built in 1899
    -- sqft lot
    $2,979,400 Zestimate®
    $577/sqft
    $4,939 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,979,400

    $2.62M - $3.37M

    $4,939/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    FULLY OCCUPIED, FIVE APARTMENT BUILDING. PLEASE INQUIRE FOR SETUP. Welcome to 253 West 138th Street, a 20 foot wide Georgian-style townhouse ideally located in the heart of the St. Nicholas Historic District, also known as Strivers' Row. Very rarely do corner, triple-exposure homes come to market on the renowned block, frequently referred to as the best block in Harlem. This colonial revival style home was designed by the late Bruce Price and Clarence S. Luce in 1891. The turn of the century townhouse is currently positioned as a multi-family asset. It consists of five free market rentals with two studios, two one-bedrooms and one two bedroom, all of which are currently held on flexible lease terms in order to accommodate future redevelopment opportunities. The home was recently renovated and benefits from all new systems throughout, but there is still long-term potential for a new owner to add value. This property is ideally located just a short walk from the 2/3 subway line on Lenox Avenue and the C and B subway lines on Saint Nicholas Avenue, offering you the opportunity to access Midtown Manhattan effortlessly. In the heart of central Harlem, Strivers' Row remains as one of the most desirable places to purchase uptown. This property benefits from its proximity to major academic institutions, such as Columbia University and its Manhattanville Expansion Project and City College of New York. Inquire for investor set up. Please verify square footage with architect. This is a co-listing with B6 Real Estate Advisors.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 6
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 5,160 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 1,998 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 020240009

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1899

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: New York

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/9/2021Sold$2,650,000-8.5%$514/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/8/2021Pending sale$2,895,000$561/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy Report a problem
    1/12/2021Price change$2,895,000-3.3%$561/sqft
    Source: Compass Report a problem
    10/12/2020Listed for sale$2,995,000-9.1%$580/sqft
    Source: Compass Report a problem
    5/13/2019Listing removed$3,295,000$639/sqft
    Source: Compass Report a problem
    1/21/2019Listed for sale$3,295,000-0.2%$639/sqft
    Source: Compass Report a problem
    11/27/2018Listing removed$3,300,000$640/sqft
    Source: Corcoran #5384573 Report a problem
    10/8/2018Price change$3,300,000-5.7%$640/sqft
    Source: Corcoran #5384573 Report a problem
    9/20/2018Price change$3,500,000-1.4%$678/sqft
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    6/5/2018Price change$3,550,000-5.3%$688/sqft
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    4/29/2018Price change$3,750,000-3.8%$727/sqft
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    3/20/2018Listed for sale$3,899,000+11.4%$756/sqft
    Source: Corcoran #5384573 Report a problem
    10/26/2017Listing removed$3,500,000$678/sqft
    Source: One Commercial Realty Services LLC Report a problem
    7/17/2017Price change$3,500,000-10.3%$678/sqft
    Source: One Commercial Realty Services LLC Report a problem
    5/19/2017Listed for sale$3,900,000+25.8%$756/sqft
    Source: One Commercial Realty Services LLC Report a problem
    5/10/2016Sold$3,100,000+604.5%$601/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/31/2012Listing removed$1,995
    Source: Mark David & Company Report a problem
    5/1/2012Listed for rent$1,995
    Source: Mark David & Company Report a problem
    11/2/2011Listing removed$1,995
    Source: Mark David & Company Report a problem
    10/21/2011Price change$1,995+5.3%
    Source: Mark David & Company Report a problem
    9/4/2011Listed for rent$1,895
    Source: Mark David & Company Report a problem
    9/17/1998Sold$440,000$85/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,354 +0.8%$173,760 +22.1%
    2024$5,312 +4.8%$142,320 -5.1%
    2023$5,068 $149,940 -5.7%
    2022-- $159,000 +4.2%
    2021-- $152,580 +4.6%
    2020-- $145,920 +29%
    2019$4,666 +7.2%$113,160 +444.1%
    2018$4,351 +8.8%$20,797 +6%
    2017$4,000 +10.5%$19,621 +6%
    2016$3,620 $18,511
    2015$3,620 +62.1%$18,511 +0.8%
    2014$2,233 $18,369 +6%
    2013-- $17,331 +6%
    2012-- $16,351 +6%
    2011-- $15,426
    2010-- $15,426 +0.8%
    2009-- $15,308 +6%
    2008-- $14,443 +6%
    2007-- $13,626 +6%
    2006-- $12,855
    2005-- $12,855 +0.8%
    2004-- $12,757 +6%
    2003-- $12,036 +6%
    2002-- $11,355 +6%
    2001-- $10,713
    2000-- $10,713

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    Neighborhood: Harlem

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