261 W 132nd St New York City, NY 10027

$2,795,000
5 beds
5 full, 2 partial
4,160 sqft
$672 / sqft
House

Property details

About 261 W 132nd St

Perfectly Appointed Townhouse on Pristine Block<br> Welcome to 261 West 132nd Street. This re-imagined 2-family townhome has the perfect blend of original historical details and modern updates. Spanning over 4,000 square feet this home offers a plentitude of living space, both indoor and outdoor, as well as a spacious and fully renovated garden duplex apartment, adding incredible value. Evident throughout this thorough 2017 renovation is high level workmanship making this home as move in ready as they come, with plenty of opportunity to add your style!<br> <br> The 16' X 51' footprint of the property is impressive the moment you step inside this majestic home. On one of Harlem's storybook tree-lined blocks, the home blends into the serene landscape perfectly, only to be eclipsed by the quality layout and renovation waiting once inside. The main level of the home is open concept and offers soaring ceilings, a plentitude of natural light and incredible flow, perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining and lounging. A convenient powder room is also located on this main floor. Dine al fresco on the oversized balcony or put your green thumb to great use in the flawless garden area measuring 16'X38'! And the outdoor patio attached to the garden unit adds immense value.<br> <br> The owner's quadruplex (yes, 4 floors!) features gorgeous woodwork, original decorative fireplaces, well-placed brick wall exposures, hardwood floors throughout, and a modern chef's kitchen. All 4 bedrooms in the owner's quadruplex have their own en suite bathroom. Each bedroom can accommodate king-size beds or two full-size beds and all have ample closet space, large windows and incredible natural light. Appointing rooms for fitness, office, guests or common areas, makes the home as multi-purpose as it is beautiful. The size of the stairwell landings give the home, and its hardwood stairs, a stately architectural detail. The hallway spaces are bright and offer the perfect canvas for your art and photography collections. The washer/dryer is smartly located on the third floor of the owner's unit. Another huge highlight feature of the home is the 4th-floor bonus room that seamlessly connects to a balcony and an expansive, fenced in, roof space ready for your design to entertain outdoors with views of the city around.<br> <br> The garden duplex unit, just like the quadruplex, features an updated kitchen and bathroom and gorgeous hardwood floors. Elegant French doors open up into the bedroom, with direct access to the back patio and yard. Adding to the appeal, the bonus basement level recreation space offers flexible options for expanded living. It is also equipped with its own in-unit W/D and additional half-bath. The layout is thoughtful and spacious in this rare two-level garden unit.<br> <br> Rental property (garden duplex) is an approved Airbnb. Owner quadruplex will be delivered vacant.<br> <br> Located on the quintessential tree-lined West 132nd block, amidst a neighborly community spanning generations, the proximity to Harlem's 125th street corridor shopping, restaurants, cafes, Whole Foods Market, Target and Trader Joe's, will make errands and life uptown convenient. <br> <br> The 2/3 and A/D Express, as well as B/C Local, trains are all nearby and trips to LaGuardia Airport are a breeze here. Enjoy picnics, sports, and the large dog run at St. Nicholas Park - only 2 blocks away, the beauty of City College's historic campus nearby, and Harlem staples that include Sylvia's, Red Rooster and Harlem Shake, as well as local favorites that include Harlem Hops, Abyssinia, Sugar Monk, and Honey Well.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
CoolingOther
Size4,160 sqft
Year built1910
MLS #RLS11030967
FireplaceKitchen
ViewOther

Summary

  • MLS Number: RLS11030967
  • MLS Name: RLS
  • Office Name: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
  • Office Phone: (212) 906-9234
  • Office Email: bfreedman@bhsusa.com
  • Listing Agent: Whitney Osentoski
  • Agent Phone: (212) 381-2560

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Nearby schools

5

P.S. 92 Mary McLeod Bethune School

Public District KG-5

0.1 mi

222 W 134th St

5

P.S. 175 Henry H. Garnet School

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

175 W 134th St

6

P.S. 154 Harriet Tubman School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

250 W 127th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $31,974. Most New York City, NY residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

56%
<35k
25%
35k-100k
11%
100k-200k
8%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

67%
Single, No Kids
19%
Single, with Kids
7%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • H&MH&M
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • JazzJazz
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 261 W 132nd St

This home is located at 261 W 132nd St in New York City, NY and zip code 10027 in the Central Harlem neighborhood. This 4,160 square foot home was built in 1910. Features: 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,795,000.

Over 208 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in New York City, NY. In the same period over 759 listings were sold below the listed price and 890 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in New York City, NY decreased by 3.4% between December and January 2025. The median list price of listings available in January 2025 was $862,270, while the average time on the real estate market was 79 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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