#RLS11020904, Meyer Ohana, Listing Office: Corcoran Group
Property details
About 229 W 138th St
Rare opportunity to own a landmarked Colonial Revival townhouse in Harlem’s historic St. Nicholas District. Designed by Bruce Price & Clarence Luce in the 1890s, this sunlit home features five restored wood-burning fireplaces, high ceilings, skylights, a private landscaped terrace, and a gated driveway with a 2-car garage. The spacious triplex offers an open concept parlor floor with elegant dining, gourmet kitchen with Italian granite and pro-grade appliances, a luxurious master suite with jetted tub, two large bedrooms, a home office/nursery, and two and a half baths. Includes a separate Airbnb-ready furnished one-bedroom apt. The terrace is perfect for tea or a nightcap, and the private garage offers peace of mind.
Highlights
Home typeTriplex
HeatingBaseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Steam, Wood
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
BasementYes
Year built1890
ParkingAttached, Driveway
MLS #864573
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: First Floor Bedroom, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Marble Counters, Primary Bathroom, Master Downstairs, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Attached, Driveway
- Exterior: Balcony, Fence, Patio
- Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Steam, Wood
- Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $2,893,000
- Lot: Historic
- Directions: From Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, use the right lane to take the Harlem River N exit. Use the right lane to take the ramp onto Harlem River Dr. Take exit 21 for E 135 St/Madison Ave Br. Continue on E 135th St. Drive to W 138th St. Continue onto E 135th St. Turn right onto Frederick Douglass Blvd. Turn right at the 3rd cross street onto W 138th St
- Year Built: 1890
- MLS Number: 864573
- MLS Name: ONEKEY2
- Office Name: Karten Real Estate Svcs LLC
- Office Phone: (929) 605-5545
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Nearby schools
5
P.S. 92 Mary McLeod Bethune School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•222 W 134th St
5
P.S. 175 Henry H. Garnet School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•175 W 134th St
5
P.S. 194 Countee Cullen School
Public District PK-5
0.3 mi
•244 W 144th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $61,517. Most New York Manhattan, NY residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
35%
<35k
39%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
18%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
58%
Single, No Kids
21%
Single, with Kids
9%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Music Concerts
Art Museums
Where do the neighbors shop?
Banana Republic
H&M
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Jack In The Box
Chipotle
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Toyota
Volkswagen
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
Jazz
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
News
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This home is located at 229 W 138th St in New York Manhattan, NY and zip code 10030 in the Central Harlem neighborhood. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,893,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in New York Manhattan, NY there were more than 210 sold above asking price, over 652 sold below and more than 792 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in New York Manhattan, NY increased by 1.7% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 131 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $870,078.
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