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3-bedroom condo for sale in Harlem

261 W 137th St Apt 3, Harlem (North), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10030

$1,495,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
1,968 ft² (183 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Condo for sale in Harlem, Manhattan: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,968 ft². Asking price $1,495,000. Built in 1910.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to Residence 3 at 261 West 137th Street, a beautifully renovated three-bedroom, two and a half bath duplex offering approximately 1,968SF across the top two floors of a boutique three unit condominium. The main level is perfect for entertaining, with a spacious living room, dining area and renovated kitchen featuring quartz countertops, plenty of cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances. Also on this level is a bedroom and powder room, giving you a flexible space that can easily work as a guest room, home office or den. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The primary bedroom feels like its own private wing, with plenty of room for a king size bed, plus a separate nook that can be used as a seating area or home office. It also features its own en suite bathroom. The second bedroom is also exceptionally large, with room for a king-size bed and its own nook with beautiful south-facing views and tons of natural light. An in-unit washer and dryer is conveniently located on this floor as well. Additional features include high ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, Pella insulated double-pane windows and Mitsubishi ductless heating and cooling. With nearly 2,000 square feet of interior space and a great separation between the living and sleeping areas, Residence 3 offers the space and feel of a townhouse with the ease of condo living. Located on a beautiful Central Harlem block lined with historic brownstones, 261 West 137th Street offers a residential setting while keeping you close to everything the neighborhood has to offer. The 2 and 3 trains at West 135th Street and Lenox Avenue and the B and C trains at West 135th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue are just a few blocks away, making it easy to get downtown. Citi Bike stations, supermarkets, restaurants, cafes and other neighborhood favorites are also nearby. It's a great combination of classic Harlem charm, space and everyday convenience.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 67/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 17 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details17/20
    • 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
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 331 words3/3
  • True cost3/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 55% below similar homes in the borough3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1910, 3 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • 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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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Compared with the area

Asks $1,495,000, 55% below the median asking price for 3-bedroom homes for sale in Manhattan.

Median here
$3,325,000
515 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$2,100,000–$5,212,500
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$759.65 vs $1,872.77
This home vs the median, 59% lower

Priced far below similar homes here. Check the price before you trust it.

0.4% of these listings have cut their price.

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More about Manhattan

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 135 StC B4 min walk
  • 135 St2 38 min walk
  • 145 StA C B D13 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 5

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The building

3 units · 5 floors · built 1910

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

261 West 137 Street · BBL 1-02023-0006 · built 1910 · 3 units

Roofy building score 10/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
10 (A 6 · B 3 · 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.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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