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8-bedroom townhouse for sale in East Harlem

1729 Lexington Ave, East Harlem (South), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10029

$2,150,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
3,600 ft² (334 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Townhouse for sale in East Harlem, Manhattan: 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3,600 ft². Asking price $2,150,000. Built in 1910.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Mix-Use Building for Sale 1 Store with 5 Apartments --------------------- Units in Building Ground Floor: Store & rear facing studio apartment 2nd Floor: Two bedroom, one bath floor-thru apartment 3rd Floor: Two bedroom, one bath floor-thru apartment 4th Floor: Two bedroom, one bath floor-thru apartment 5th Floor: Two bedroom, one bath floor-thru apartment ------------------- Prime Mixed-Use Investment Opportunity: Free-Market Asset with Massive Rental Upside Unlock incredible value at 1729 Lexington Avenue, a highly lucrative mixed-use property combining one commercial retail store and five residential apartments. Offering ultimate operational flexibility, the entire building is 100% free-market with absolutely no stabilization restrictions . While the property currently generates reliable income, the residential units are significantly undervalued, presenting a savvy investor with immediate, substantial upside to align rents with true market rates. The apartments are in good condition, having undergone comprehensive capital improvements in recent years, including updated electrical and plumbing systems, with true hardwood floors, high ceilings, and newer kitchens and bathrooms, ensuring a highly attractive, low-maintenance environment requiring virtually very little work from a new owner. Positioned in a prime, high-demand neighborhood, tenants enjoy unbeatable convenience with close access to the subway and local transit and shopping Whether you are looking to execute a high-yield buy-and-hold strategy or clear market-rate rentals, this asset offers immense rental upside in one of Manhattan's most vibrant and evolving areas. Low Real Estate Taxes: $5,682/year Please e-mail for income info-

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 73/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 12 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • 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
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 250 words3/3
  • True cost11/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Some points: Priced 66% 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, 4 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 $2,150,000, 66% below the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Manhattan.

Median here
$6,285,000
447 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$3,850,000–$11,000,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$597.22 vs $1,942.31
This home vs the median, 69% lower

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

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 Manhattan

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 110 St63 min walk
  • 103 St65 min walk
  • 116 St610 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 4

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The building

4 units · 4 floors · built 1910

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1729 Lexington Avenue · BBL 1-01635-0050 · built 1910 · 4 units

Roofy building score 3/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Mixed residential and retail building
Open HPD violations
4 (A 1 · 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.

See the full building record

Public 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 Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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