5 East 131st Street, Unit A3
Description
Welcome to this sun-filled South facing-two bedroom HDFC co-op apartment conveniently located off Fifth Avenue in the heart of Harlem!!
All Open Houses Are By Appointment Only, Please Reach Out To confirm Access!
The split layout separates spacious bedrooms with lots of closet space!
The living room boasts 3 large windows facing South and space for a dining furniture arrangement. The windowed kitchen has ample storage and counter space. Hardwood floors throughout. The...Best Priced 2 Bedroom In Harlem!
Welcome to this sun-filled South facing-two bedroom HDFC co-op apartment conveniently located off Fifth Avenue in the heart of Harlem!!
All Open Houses Are By Appointment Only, Please Reach Out To confirm Access!
The split layout separates spacious bedrooms with lots of closet space!
The living room boasts 3 large windows facing South and space for a dining furniture arrangement. The windowed kitchen has ample storage and counter space. Hardwood floors throughout. The bathroom provides a generous soaking tub and vanity. This is excellent value as a primary residence on a quiet uptown block, ready to move-in. Washer/Dryer permitted with co-op approval. Enjoy one of 4 residents-only private outdoor pocket parks and a children’s playground.
You’ll be near all that 125th Street central shopping has to offer including Whole Foods, Bed Bath & Beyond, DSW, Marshalls, Trader Joe’s and a multitude of other services. Harlem’s restaurant row is close by offering an eclectic mix of dining and entertainment such as Red Rooster, Lido, Sylvia's, Angel of Harlem, Fox at Frederick Douglass – and of course, the legendary Apollo theater. There’s a new Food Hub. Harlem is culturally rich with art galleries and many other educational & cultural institutions like City College, a/k/a the Hogwarts of Manhattan, Schomburg Center and the new Studio Museum and National Black Theatre currently in development. All within reach!
Close to transportation 2/3, B/C subways, M7, M102 buses nearby on Lenox Avenue. Metro North Railroad at 125th/Park Avenue offers a convenient getaway. City College, Columbia University, and Touro College are easy commutes.
Madison Avenue HDFC is a unique co-op that consists of 12 buildings with 5 private parks, accessible to residents only. There’s a community room available for events, and a laundry facility for the complex. No smoking building. Washer/Dryer permitted with co-op approval.
Low maintenance, no assessments or flip tax. Financing permitted up to 80%.
Gifting & Co-purchasing allowed.
HDFC Co-op subject to household income limits at 165% AMI (2025):
1–$187K; 2–$213K; 3–$240K; 4–$267K.
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*Appliances are Stainless Steel!*
Amenities
- Common Garden
- Common Outdoor Space
- Hardwood Floors
- Walk Up
- Washer / Dryer
- Laundry in Building
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Gas Oven
Property Details for 5 East 131st Street, Unit A3
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 50 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $1,090 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 5.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
5 E 131st St
Location
Sold By Loftey
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Building Information for 5 East 131st Street, Unit A3
Payment Calculator
$2,489 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$1,399
$0
$1,090
Property History for 5 East 131st Street, Unit A3
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | Sold Manual | $287,000 | — |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — | |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $290,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Sold Manual | $287,000 |
| 09/19/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 07/30/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $290,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 5 East 131st Street, Unit A3
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 197 John B Russwurm PublicPK to 5 | ||
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders Public6 to 8 | ||
Frederick Douglass Academy Public6 to 12 | ||
New Design Middle School Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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