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Back to the listing5-bedroom house for sale in Harlem
42 W 128th St Unit Thw, Harlem (North), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10027
- Bathrooms
- —
- Size
- 4,010 ft² (373 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1899: Building details
About this home
House for sale in Harlem, Manhattan: 5 bedrooms, 4,010 ft². Asking price $2,700,000. Built in 1899.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
A rare opportunity to own a beautifully renovated two-family home in Harlem, offering an expansive four-bedroom owner's triplex, a separate one-bedroom garden residence, a full-height lower recreation level, and an exceptionally large private backyard. Designed with an impressive 20-foot width and finished with remarkable attention to detail, this home combines generous proportions, sophisticated interiors, and extraordinary flexibility. No detail has been spared-recessed lighting runs throughout, and even the closets are thoughtfully illuminated. The owner's triplex begins on the parlor floor with a dramatic, sun-filled great room that seamlessly unites the living, dining, and kitchen areas. Three tall front windows flood the living room with natural light, while wide-plank hardwood floors and extensive recessed lighting create a bright, refined atmosphere. The open layout offers exceptional scale for both comfortable everyday living and large gatherings. At the center of the home, the beautifully appointed kitchen features sleek natural-wood cabinetry, an oversized stone-topped island with a gas cooktop, double wall ovens, and a full-height refrigerator and freezer. Sculptural woven pendant lights add warmth above the island, while abundant cabinetry and preparation space make the kitchen as functional as it is visually striking. A beautifully crafted staircase with wood treads and ornate black ironwork serves as an architectural focal point and connects all three levels of the residence. At the rear of the parlor floor, broad glass doors open directly onto a substantial private deck-an outdoor living room ideal for dining, lounging, and entertaining. Stairs lead to the oversized backyard below, offering enough space to create multiple outdoor zones. There is room for gardening, recreation, a children's play area, a seasonal pool, hot tub, sauna pod, or a combination of these while still preserving generous open space. The second floor is anchored by an impressive primary suite with the proportions of a true private retreat. Three tall windows provide abundant light, and the room easily accommodates a king-size bed as well as a separate sitting area. Two walk-in closets offer exceptional storage. The spa-like primary bathroom features a long double vanity, an expansive illuminated mirror, a freestanding soaking tub, and an oversized frameless glass-enclosed shower. The shower is finished with contrasting hexagonal tile and includes a rainfall showerhead, handheld fixture, built-in niche, and multiple controls. A second bedroom on this level also includes a spacious closet and its own en-suite bathroom with a tub. The top floor offers two additional light-filled bedrooms, each with a private en-suite bathroom and generous closet space. A dedicated laundry closet with a tiled floor is conveniently located on this level, together with an additional hallway closet for even more storage. In total, all four bedrooms within the owner's residence enjoy the privacy of their own en-suite bathrooms. Comfort is enhanced by three-zone air conditioning, allowing each level of the triplex to be controlled independently. Skylight allows for the light to flood the house. The separate garden residence features one bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, an additional powder room, recessed lighting, split-system air conditioning, and direct access to the backyard. Below, a full-height lower level provides additional recreation space, a full bathroom, and its own laundry area. This flexible level is well suited for a media room, home gym, office, studio, playroom, guest area, or other permitted use. With its exceptional width, elegant renovation, multiple outdoor spaces, abundant storage, individual climate control, two laundry areas, and versatile two-family configuration, this turnkey Harlem home offers the scale and comfort of a private townhouse together with valuable income-producing potential. Conveniently located close to all transportation a
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Roofy listing score
Grade B, 72/100 · Complete
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- Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
- Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its ZIP code7/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1899, 2 homes)5/5
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- Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
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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 $2,700,000, 4% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in 10027.
- Median here
- $2,600,000
- 15 listings, last 90 days
- Per ft²
- $673.32 vs $611.70
- This home vs the median, 10% 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 10027Location
- NeighborhoodHarlem (North)Housing records and complaints
- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10027Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for sale in 1002767 homes for sale
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- CityNew YorkHomes for sale
Nearby transit
- 125 St2 34 min walk
- Harlem-125 St (Metro-North)Danbury Harlem Hudson New Canaan New Haven8 min walk
- 135 St2 310 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 5
- P.S. 133 Fred R Mooreelementary, grades PK-5310 m
- The Urban Assembly School for Global Commercehigh, grades 9-12330 m
- Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter Schoolk-12, grades K-12400 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
2 units · 3 floors · built 1899
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)42 West 128 Street · BBL 1-01725-0156 · built 1899 · 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
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.



















































