20 East 126th Street
Description
This 3,840 square foot, three-unit townhouse offers an exceptional opportunity for both end users and investors in the heart of Central Harlem.
The property features a beautifully renovated owner’s duplex, highlighted by a modern kitchen with direct access to the backyard, perfect for entertaining or everyday enjoyment. The owner’s unit is complemented by a full-size finished basement, ideal for storage, recreation, or flexible bonus space.
All apartments...Prime Central Harlem 3-Unit Townhouse | 3,840 SF
This 3,840 square foot, three-unit townhouse offers an exceptional opportunity for both end users and investors in the heart of Central Harlem.
The property features a beautifully renovated owner’s duplex, highlighted by a modern kitchen with direct access to the backyard, perfect for entertaining or everyday enjoyment. The owner’s unit is complemented by a full-size finished basement, ideal for storage, recreation, or flexible bonus space.
All apartments feature hardwood floors and high ceilings, enhancing the classic townhouse charm throughout. The upper-floor apartments are generously sized and serve as excellent income-producing units, providing strong rental potential and long-term value.
Major building systems are well maintained, with the boiler and sprinkler system both in excellent condition, offering peace of mind for future ownership.
Conveniently located near transportation, the home is just steps from the express Green Line on 125th Street (4, 5, 6 trains) and only one block west of the 2 and 3 trains, allowing for a quick commute—approximately 20 minutes to Grand Central and Times Square.
A rare opportunity to own a turnkey, income-generating townhouse in one of Harlem’s most accessible and desirable locations.
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Ramzis Hadzhi
Listing Agent
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Martin Eiden
Alternative Listing Agent
Amenities
20 East 126th Street
- Private Yard
- Private Entrance
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Dishwasher
- Renovated Kitchen
- Northern Exposure
- Southern Exposure
- Walk-in Closet
- Ceramic Bathroom
- Baseboard Heating
- Refrigerator
- Gas Stove
- Full Basement
- Storage
- Brownstone
Location
$14,201 per month
$12,312
$1,889
Property information
20 East 126th Street
Property Details
- Taxes: $1,889 / month
- Min. Down Pymt: 10%
- Total Rooms: 16.0
- MLS Type: House/Building
- County: New York County
- Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
Building Information
- Stories: 3
- Residences: 4
- Year Built: 1909
- Building Size: 18.75' x 50'
- Building Sq. Ft: 2,812.5 SF
- Lot Size: 1,873 SF / 19' x 100'
Property History
20 East 126th Street
| Date | Event | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Sold Manual | $2,050,000 | — |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Sold (Public Record) ACRIS #2026082600327002 | $2,050,000 | |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Contract Signed Manual | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,195,000 | — |
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2026 | Sold Manual | $2,050,000 |
| 08/14/2026 | $2,050,000 | |
| 04/29/2026 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 02/05/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,195,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
20 East 126th Street
Total Finished SqFt
3,840 SqFtLot Size
1,873 SqFtYear Built
1909Zoning
R6AAPN
1017500064Schools
Near 20 East 126th Street
This home is within New York City Geographic District # 5.
- Rated 4 out of 104/10P.S. 30 Hernandez HughesPublic · PK-5 · 0.3 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 6 out of 106/10Urban Assembly Academy for Future LeadersPublic · 6-8 · 1.0 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 1 out of 101/10Harlem Renaissence High SchoolPublic · 9-12 · 0.1 mi · Choice school
- Rated 2 out of 102/10Urban Assembly-Global CommercePublic · 9-12 · 0.1 mi · Nearby school
- Rated 3 out of 103/10Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social ChangePublic · 6-12 · 0.6 mi · Nearby school
- Rated 6 out of 106/10Teachers College Community SchoolPublic · PK-8 · 0.8 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRStorefront Academy Harlem (formerly The Children's Storefront)Private · PK-8 · 0.2 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRAll Sts. SchoolPrivate · PK-8 · 0.2 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRFellowship Of Learning SchoolPrivate · 7-8 · 0.2 mi · Nearby school
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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 20 East 126th Street, Harlem | $2,050,000 | 5 | 4 | 3,840 | 1,873 |
$3,550,000 | 5 | – | 4,285 | 1,900 | |
$3,400,000 | 7 | 7 | 4,123 | 1,873 |
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