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Back to the listing3-bedroom townhouse for sale in Washington Heights
8 Sylvan Ter, Washington Heights (South), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10032
- Size
- 1,425 ft² (132 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1899: Building details
About this home
Townhouse for sale in Washington Heights, Manhattan: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,425 ft². Asking price $1,540,000. Built in 1899.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Contemporary designer finishes meet Manhattan history in this masterfully renovated 1887 Victorian row house nestled in Sylvan Terrace - one of the most-admired historic enclaves in all of New York City. This gorgeous three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence wows with charming outdoor space, original architectural details and a sun-kissed single-family layout. Featured in Dwell magazine, the handsome home welcomes you on the garden level with random-width reclaimed pine flooring, exposed brick, and rough-hewn beams. Enjoy a generous open layout for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining surrounded by a wood-burning fireplace and a salvaged wharf light, or step outside to the walled garden for al fresco dining and grilling. The gourmet kitchen elevates culinary adventures with anodized aluminum cabinetry, Carrara marble countertops, a concrete range hood and upscale stainless steel appliances. On the parlor level, ceilings with painstakingly recreated medallions rise over another fireplace flanked by built-ins, carefully excavated original pocket doors, and lovely floors inlaid with cherry and maple. This flexible two-room level is perfect for living space, home office or bedroom use alongside a contemporary windowed bathroom with a walk-in shower and floor-to-ceiling quartz marble subway tile. On the top floor, explore the spacious and bright full-floor owner's suite, where soaring 15-foot-tall beamed ceilings, restored 19th century French chandeliers and remote-controlled skylights create a bright and airy ambiance. Pumpkin pine paves the floors while matching wood-burning and decorative brick fireplaces add symmetry to the impressive space, offering plenty of room for a king-size bed and sitting area. In the adjacent windowed bathroom, you'll find concrete floors, floor-to-ceiling quartz tile, a frameless glass shower and a sink that once served as a water fountain in a Philadelphia park. A large laundry room/closet completes the level, while mini-split HVAC units and Baxi radiators ensure year-round comfort. Currently configured as a single-family townhouse with an expansive primary suite, this flexible home could easily accommodate the addition of another bedroom by splitting the primary. Or, transform the legal two-family building with a garden apartment for income-generating potential. Located within the Jumel Terrace Historic District, Sylvan Terrace is a delightful collection of 20 two-story wood rowhouses built along a classic Belgian block cul-de-sac with beautiful views of Morris Jumel Mansion, Manhattan's oldest residence. Located where Washington Heights meets Harlem, this location offers direct access to Highbridge Park, with the Nike Armory Track & Field Center, United Palace Theater, and fantastic shopping, dining and nightlife all nearby. The C train is right outside your door, and 1, B and A lines, excellent bus service and CitiBikes put the rest of the city within easy reach.
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 68/100 · Fairly complete
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- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 459 words3/3
True cost7/15
- Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
- Some points: Priced 54% below similar homes in the borough3/7
Accuracy9/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Problem: Differs from city records (built 1882, 2 homes)2/5
- 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
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Buying costs
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | $1,540,000 |
| Oct 17, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com | Price changed · Realtor.com | $1,540,000 |
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Compared with the area
Asks $1,540,000, 54% 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
- $1,080.70 vs $1,872.77
- This home vs the median, 42% 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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Nearby transit
- 163 St-Amsterdam AvC2 min walk
- 157 St17 min walk
- 155 StC8 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 6
- P.S. 004 Duke Ellingtonelementary, grades PK-5180 m
- Community Health Academy of the Heightssecondary, grades 6-12240 m
- Community Math & Science Prepmiddle, grades 6-8290 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
2 units · 2 floors · built 1882
Building record for 8 Sylvan Terrace
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)8 Sylvan Terrace · BBL 1-02109-0061 · built 1882 · 2 units
- Building type
- Two-family home
- Open HPD violations
- None
- 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
The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 8 Sylvan Terrace. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.
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.



































