1-bedroom condo for sale in Harlem
121 W 131st St APT 2, Harlem (North), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10027
Zillow value estimate: $788,800
- Size
- 717 ft² (66.6 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1890: Building details
About this home
Condo for sale in Harlem, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 717 ft². Asking price $799,000. HOA fee $661/mo. Built in 1890.
From the original listing · ZillowShowHide
121 West 131st Street, Apt. 2 Harlem One-Bedroom Condo with a Private Backyard
A renovated, approximately 717-square-foot one-bedroom condominium with a 435-square-foot private backyard, Residence 2 at 121 West 131st Street brings together brownstone character, modern comforts, and generous outdoor living in Harlem.
Set on the parlor level of an 1890s brownstone on a picturesque landmark block, this floor-through home features soaring 11-foot ceilings, exposed brick, stained glass, ornate millwork, a decorative fireplace mantel, and hardwood floors. Central heating and air conditioning controlled by a Nest thermostat provide year-round comfort. South-facing living-room windows welcome natural light into the living and entertaining spaces.
The open kitchen features a Samsung five-burner range with a vented hood and integrated lighting, a GE French-door refrigerator/freezer, a Bosch dishwasher, and a full pantry with custom closet storage. An adjoining dining area offers the flexibility to serve as a study or home office.
The quiet bedroom features a wall of windows, a separate dressing area, and a walk-in closet with California Closets built-ins. A Samsung large-capacity washer and dryer add everyday convenience. The private backyard extends the home's living space outdoors. Measuring approximately 435 square feet, it features wood decking, custom planters, and room for outdoor dining, entertaining, and lounging-a distinctive amenity for a Manhattan one-bedroom condo.
A private storage room of approximately 65 square feet transfers with the apartment, providing valuable additional space. Building amenities include a video intercom system, a fully equipped gym, and a furnished common roof deck with barbecue grills. No board approval is required.
Near the 2/3 express trains, with access to the A/B/C/D subway lines and Metro-North, this Harlem condominium combines a residential brownstone setting with convenient connections across Manhattan and beyond. Nearby dining, shopping, and everyday essentials include Whole Foods, Target, and neighborhood favorites.
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Roofy listing score
Grade A, 85/100 · Very complete
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- Full points: 16 photos15/15
- Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 px)10/10
Details20/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Size stated2/2
- Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
- Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
- Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
- Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
- Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
- Full points: 6 amenities listed2/2
- Full points: Description of 320 words3/3
True cost15/15
- Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
- Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
Accuracy15/15
- Full points: 3 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1889, 4 homes)5/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site today4/4
Legal10/10
- Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
- Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
Trust0/15
- No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
- No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5
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Fees and terms
- HOA fee
- $661/mo
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Amenities
In the home
- Dishwasher
- Washer / dryer
Building
- Doorman
- Gym
- Laundry
Pets
- Pets allowed
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026Also found on StreetEasy | Also found on StreetEasy | $799,000 |
| Oct 30, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com | Price changed · Realtor.com | $799,000 |
| Oct 30, 2026Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | $875,000 |
| Oct 30, 2026Listed for sale · Zillow | Listed for sale · Zillow | $799,000 |
| Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | $875,000 |
| Oct 16, 2026Listed for sale · Zillow | Listed for sale · Zillow | $875,000 |
| Jul 28, 2026Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | $925,000 |
| Jul 6, 2026Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $925,000 |
| Apr 13, 2026Listed for sale · Zillow | Listed for sale · Zillow | $975,000 |
| Mar 6, 2026Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | $975,000 |
| Dec 20, 2025Contingent · Zillow | Contingent · Zillow | $975,000 |
| Dec 3, 2025Listed for sale · Zillow | Listed for sale · Zillow | $975,000 |
| Jul 29, 2016Sold · Zillow | Sold · Zillow | $780,000 |
| Jun 3, 2016Pending sale · Zillow | Pending sale · Zillow | $799,000 |
| Apr 28, 2016Listed for sale · Zillow | Listed for sale · Zillow | $799,000 |
| Jul 25, 2012Sold · Zillow | Sold · Zillow | $435,000 |
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Compared with the area
Asks $799,000, 55% above the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Harlem (North).
- Median here
- $515,000
- 11 listings, last 90 days
- Per ft²
- $1,114.37 vs $820.41
- This home vs the median, 36% higher
Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.
More about Harlem (North)Location
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- ZIP codeZIP 10027Buildings and sales
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Nearby transit
- 135 St2 35 min walk
- 125 St2 38 min walk
- 135 StC B11 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 5
- P.S. 175 Henry H Garnetelementary, grades PK-5260 m
- Democracy Preparatory Harlem Charter Schoolk-12, grades K-12290 m
- Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter Schoolk-12, grades K-12310 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
4 units · 4 floors · built 1889
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)121 West 131 Street · BBL 1-01916-7502 · built 1889 · 4 units
- Building type
- Condominium
- Open HPD violations
- 18 (A 6 · B 1 · C 0)
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- None in 2018–2024 tax bills
- Last sale (12-month file)
- No sales in our 12-month file
No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations. Condo records cover the whole building.
See the full building recordPublic NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).
Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Zillow Nov 2, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.




































