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Studio apartment for sale in East Harlem

17 E 131st St Apt 1A, East Harlem (North), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10037

$210,000
Asking price · in USD
Bedrooms
Studio
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for sale in ZIP 10037
Size
450 ft² (41.8 m²)
Type
Apartment: Apartments for sale in ZIP 10037
Available
Now
Year built
1920: Building details

About this home

Apartment for sale in East Harlem, Manhattan: studio, 1 bathroom, 450 ft². Asking price $210,000. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to your new sanctuary! You are going to absolutely love calling this beautiful studio home in the heart of vibrant Harlem. Ideally situated just blocks from the revitalized 125th Street corridor, you'll have endless dining, shopping, and entertainment options right at your fingertips. Commuting is a breeze, with the 2 and 3 trains just a five-minute walk away and the Metro-North within a ten-minute stroll, perfectly balancing peaceful living with the pulse of the city. Inside, you will find a rare and spacious studio layout that doesn't compromise on comfort, featuring a generously sized kitchen and bathroom. With two closets and a flexible floor plan that makes it easy to create distinct living and sleeping areas, this unit is truly designed for comfort. Best of all, you will enjoy access to a private courtyard-a quiet, relaxing oasis that makes this the perfect retreat to come home to at the end of the day.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 65/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 14 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 160 words3/3
  • True cost3/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • 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 1920, 8 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.

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Location

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Nearby transit

  • Harlem-125 St (Metro-North)Danbury Harlem Hudson New Canaan New Haven8 min walk
  • 135 St2 38 min walk
  • 125 St4 5 610 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 5

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The building

8 units · 5 floors · built 1920

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

17 East 131 Street · BBL 1-01756-0012 · built 1920 · 8 units

Roofy building score 58/100 · Some issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
11 (A 1 · B 8 · C 2)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

2 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building.

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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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