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Back to the listing9-bedroom house for sale in Harlem
152 W 121st St, Harlem (South), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10027
- Size
- 900 ft² (83.6 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1900: Building details
About this home
House for sale in Harlem, Manhattan: 9 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 900 ft². Asking price $2,600,000. Built in 1900.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Discover timeless grandeur and elevated modern potential at 152 W 121st Street , a distinguished landmark brownstone ideally situated between Lenox Avenue and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard in vibrant South Harlem.This stately brick residence spans 18 feet wide and 50 feet high , comprising six grand levels with 9 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms . A legal three-family home, it offers outstanding versatility for high-yield investors or owner-occupants seeking premium income potential or flexible luxury living arrangements. Property Highlights: Parlor-Level: Features an expansive living salon, a meticulously preserved original staircase, and a full-size chef's kitchen complete with a center island and dishwasher. Enjoy direct access to a private garden oasis, perfect for alfresco relaxing or high-end entertaining. Upper Level: Boasts three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a sweeping, sun-drenched layout easily adaptable to various high-end lifestyles. Lower Level: Includes a sophisticated primary suite with an en-suite bathroom, alongside an additional studio featuring private street access-ideal as a guest suite, professional home office, or premium rental opportunity. Cellar (Speakeasy): Offers a unique, highly adaptable footprint suitable for a private studio, curated workspace, or exclusive event area. Third & Fourth Floors: Each level features full-size, light-filled living rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, complemented by generous closet space and abundant natural light. Investment & Location: An exceptional trophy opportunity for investors or end-users alike, this landmark property seamlessly marries historic architectural character with boundless modern potential. Experience the absolute best of South Harlem living, surrounded by celebrated local landmarks, chic cafes, and legendary cultural destinations. Conveniently located moments from the A/B/C/D and 2/3 express subway lines, Metro-North at Park Avenue, and the FDR Drive, offering effortless transit to the 125th Street corridor and 119th Street Plaza.Property sold as-is. Showings By Appointment Only - 24-hour notice required.
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Roofy listing score
Grade B, 70/100 · Complete
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- Full points: Description of 310 words3/3
True cost11/15
- Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
- Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
Accuracy9/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Problem: Differs from city records (built 1887, 3 homes)2/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
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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 $2,600,000, 6% below the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Harlem (South).
- Median here
- $2,750,000
- 17 listings, last 90 days
- Per ft²
- $2,888.89 vs $731.85
- This home vs the median, 295% 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 (South)Location
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Nearby transit
- 125 St2 36 min walk
- 116 St2 37 min walk
- 116 StC B7 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 3
- P.S. 242 - The Young Diplomats Magnet Academyelementary, grades K-5100 m
- Future Leaders Institute Charter Schoolk-8, grades K-8100 m
- Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 1k-12380 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
3 units · 4 floors · built 1887
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)152 West 121 Street · BBL 1-01905-0056 · built 1887 · 3 units
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building
- Open HPD violations
- 21 (A 7 · 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 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 Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.


































