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145 W 126th St New York City, NY 10027
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About 145 W 126th St
145 W 126th St is an elegantly restored Harlem brownstone that offers a rare blend of historic charm and modern grandeur. This exquisite fifteen foot wide two-family townhouse was originally built in 1910 and has been redesigned and meticulously renovated. Sitting on a 100’ lot with a 400 sq ft garden, and featuring five stories in total, this splendid home is on a quiet, tree-lined brownstone block in the heart of the vibrant and historic Harlem neighborhood, close to shopping and public transportation. The original details have been diligently restored throughout, including the mahogany staircase and doors, shutters, and wainscoting. Brick walls have been exposed throughout and the large updated insulated windows feature custom mahogany sills. The parlor, third, and fourth levels are a bright and spacious owner’s triplex, while the garden and lower levels are a two bedroom rental property (with separate entrance) that generates significant monthly income. Both share the large and peaceful back garden. </p> PARLOR FLOOR The grand brownstone exterior stairs lead to the extraordinary parlor floor which features soaring 10’10” ceilings, an inviting foyer, original entry mirror/bench, and a spacious, open layout. The chef's kitchen boasts a 36” six-burner gas Wolf range with industrial vented hood, integrated Wolf microwave, a 36” Subzero refrigerator, and Blomberg dishwasher. The charming living room, with an original fireplace and north facing bay window opens to a large 117 sq ft balcony overlooking the beautifully landscaped back garden with spiral staircase that leads to this urban oasis. A pantry off the kitchen and a convenient powder room complete this level. </p> THIRD FLOOR The third floor consists of two large bedrooms which each feature original fireplaces, exposed brick, and 9’11” ceilings. Both have ensuite vented bathrooms which have been each beautifully appointed with ceramic subway tile, Toto commodes, black marble floors, and large free-standing showers. The north-facing bedroom has a sizable balcony overlooking the gardens, while the south-facing bedroom is flooded with sunlight and overlooks the open plaza across the street. In the center of this floor, a suburban-size laundry room offers a large capacity LG TrueSteam Washer and vented dryer, along with built-in storage, and tankless hot water system. </p> FOURTH FLOOR The entire top floor of the triplex is the primary suite with 9’11” ceiling heights. The north-facing bedroom features recessed lighting, a copper ceiling fan, a beautiful carved stone fireplace, a walk-in closet, and 28 sq ft balcony overlooking the gardens. The primary five-fixture bathroom is a spa-like retreat, featuring a large skylight, Toto commode, marble topped vanity with double sinks, dual Robern medicine cabinets, a clawfoot cast iron tub, separate shower, and marble tile walls.. The large sunny, southern facing room is currently set up as an office, however it offers flexible use as a nursery, or workout room. Plentiful closets, including two walk-ins and an additional linear closet, provide ample storage space on this primary suite floor. </p> ROOFTOP A skylit staircase leads to the roof with beautiful views. This space can easily be transformed into a rooftop garden. </p> GARDEN RESIDENCE This spacious duplex garden home is a private one-bedroom two-bathroom residence that offers a large great room, primary bedroom and bathroom on the garden level, two additional rooms and bathroom on the lower level, and direct access to the large backyard garden. It is currently rented through January 31st, 2025. </p> Enter this lovely home through the original wrought iron gate and private front “yard.” The large living room opens to a chef’s kitchen outfitted with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, plentiful stone countertops with breakfast bar, and a suite of stainless steel appliances, including dishwasher. Exposed brick walls and cherry hardwood floors exist throughout. Down the hall lies
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- MLS Number: RLS10959471
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (212) 913-9058
- Office Email: daniel.marrello@compass.com
- Listing Agent: Henry Hershkowitz
- Agent Phone: (917) 686-3739
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Nearby schools
6
P.S. 154 Harriet Tubman School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•250 W 127th St
10
Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School
Public Charter KG-2
0.2 mi
•74 W 124th St
5
P.S. 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet Academy
Public Magnet KG-5
0.2 mi
•134 W 122nd St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
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The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $24,438. Most New York City, NY residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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About 145 W 126th St
This home is located at 145 W 126th St in New York City, NY and zip code 10027 in the Central Harlem neighborhood. This 3,482 square foot home was built in 1910. Features: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 2, 2024 and is currently priced at $3,000,000.
Over 189 listings were sold over their listed price in February 2025 in New York City, NY. In the same period over 627 listings were sold below the listed price and 682 listings were sold for the listed price. Between January and February 2025, New York City, NY real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 3.1%. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $867,439, while the average time on the real estate market was 130 days.