1899 East Harlem Brownstone — A Piece of Old Italian Harlem Waiting to Be Reborn
Step into the history and character of Pleasant Avenue in East Harlem, one of the neighborhood’s most storied enclaves and a celebrated part of Old Italian Harlem. Dating to 1899, this distinctive brownstone offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Manhattan’s architectural and cultural past.
Rich in history, personality, and old-world character, the home invites a new owner to imagine what it can become. A buyer with vision can restore its period charm, preserve its connection to the neighborhood’s Italian Harlem heritage, and create a residence that reflects both its remarkable past and its future.
For the investor, the possibilities are equally compelling. The property offers the potential to configure the home as up to four units, subject to applicable zoning, building codes, and approvals. For an owner-occupant, the possibilities are virtually endless — from creating a grand single-family residence to designing a multi-generational home or incorporating income-producing space.
Active
$1,700,000
308 Pleasant Ave, New York, NY 10035
7beds
3,432sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$1,671,800 Zestimate®
$495/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Distinctive brownstone
- 21 days
- 1,164
- 105
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
MAR RE Group LLC 917-687-0824,
Marissa Medina
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1841895
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,432
- Total interior livable area: 3,432 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 017150004
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Condition
- Year built: 1899
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: East Harlem
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $495/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,887,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,992
- Date on market: 8/12/2026
Estimated market value
$1,671,800
$1.59M - $1.76M
$4,060/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,700,000$495/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,038 +0.6% | $113,220 +10.5% |
| 2024 | $5,008 +4.8% | $102,480 -11.3% |
| 2023 | $4,780 | $115,500 -5.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $122,520 -1.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $124,620 -12.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $141,960 -7.1% |
| 2019 | $4,399 +7.2% | $152,820 +679.1% |
| 2018 | $4,103 +8.7% | $19,615 +6% |
| 2017 | $3,773 +8.1% | $18,511 +6% |
| 2016 | $3,491 | $17,464 +0.3% |
| 2015 | $3,491 +65.8% | $17,418 +0.6% |
| 2014 | $2,106 | $17,317 +5.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $16,346 +6% |
| 2012 | -- | $15,426 +6% |
| 2011 | -- | $14,554 +0.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $14,515 +0.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $14,431 +5.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $13,622 +6% |
| 2007 | -- | $12,855 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $12,129 +0.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $12,096 +0.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $12,026 +5.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $11,352 +6% |
| 2002 | -- | $10,713 +6% |
| 2001 | -- | $10,108 +0.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $10,080 |
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