2 beds4,860 sqft$576/sqft
273 Lenox Avenue, Harlem
Building Info: 273 Malcolm X Blvd, 4 stories, Built 1909
Est: $15,959/moGet pre-approved

Description

Imagine owning a Manhattan townhouse where you can wake up in a beautifully renovated duplex overlooking Lenox Avenue while your investment works for you downstairs.
273 Lenox Avenue offers an ownership opportunity that is remarkably difficult to find in Manhattan: a luxury owner's residence combined with two separate commercial spaces that can generate substantial income or serve as the perfect home for your own business.
The upper two floors are configured as a spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom
...Imagine owning a Manhattan townhouse where you can wake up in a beautifully renovated duplex overlooking Lenox Avenue while your investment works for you downstairs.

273 Lenox Avenue offers an ownership opportunity that is remarkably difficult to find in Manhattan: a luxury owner's residence combined with two separate commercial spaces that can generate substantial income or serve as the perfect home for your own business.

The upper two floors are configured as a spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex filled with natural light and soaring ceilings. Large windows frame vibrant Lenox Avenue views while offering the privacy and comfort of a true home. Whether you're entertaining, working remotely, or simply enjoying life in one of Harlem's most dynamic neighborhoods, this residence feels worlds apart from a typical Manhattan apartment.

Below, two independent commercial units create exceptional flexibility. The street-level storefront enjoys direct retail access and outstanding visibility along Lenox Avenue, making it ideal for retail, gallery, showroom, medical, wellness, or professional office use. Above it, a completely separate second-floor office suite provides another income-producing space or the perfect headquarters for your own business.

This is the rare property that adapts to your life. Live upstairs and lease both commercial spaces. Occupy one office while collecting rent from the other. Build your business below while eliminating your commute. Or lease all three units for a projected 7.14% capitalization rate, creating an investment that is nearly impossible to replicate at this price point.

Extensively gut renovated in the 2010s, the building was thoughtfully modernized with separate HVAC systems serving each unit independently. A full-height, dry cellar with sidewalk hatch access provides exceptional storage rarely found in Manhattan buildings.

Mixed-use properties of this caliber are exceedingly scarce. Finding one below $5 million is uncommon. Finding one under $3 million—offering a renovated owner's duplex, multiple commercial income streams, modern building systems, and extraordinary flexibility—is virtually unheard of.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, physician, attorney, architect, creative professional, investor, or simply someone who wants to own the building they live in, 273 Lenox Avenue represents one of Harlem's most compelling owner-user opportunities.
LISTING UPDATED: 07/30/2026 11:50 PM

Property Details for 273 Lenox Avenue

Status
Days on Market
186
Taxes
$1,727 / month
Maintenance
-
Min. Down Pymt
20%
Total Rooms
12.0
Property Type
Mixed Use
MLS Type
Mixed Use
Year Built
1909
Lot Size
1,275 SF / 17' x 75'
Buyer's Agent Compensation
3%

Amenities

  • Duplex
  • Private Terrace
  • Exposed Brick
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Walk Up
  • Washer / Dryer in Unit

Location

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Building Information for 273 Lenox Avenue

Stories4Residences1Year Built1909Building Size17' x 75'Building Sq. Ft5,100 SFLot Size1,275 SF / 17' x 75'Building Age-Building TypeTownhouse

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$15,959 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,232

Property Taxes

$1,727

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property History for 273 Lenox Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jul 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,800,000
Jul 1, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

May 1, 2026

Price Change

Manual

$2,700,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/07/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,800,000
07/01/2026

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

05/01/2026

Price Change

Manual

$2,700,000

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Public Records for 273 Lenox Avenue

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Home Facts
APN1019080133

Schools near 273 Lenox Avenue

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet School
PublicPK to 5

Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
Public6 to 8

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273 Lenox Avenue is a mixed use property for sale in Harlem. This property was listed for sale on January 31, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $2,800,000. It has been on the market for a total of 186 days and was last sold on February 10, 2016. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 3. Nearby schools include P.S. 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet School, Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts and Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School. 273 Lenox Avenue is a 2-bed, 4-bath, 4,860 sqft mixed use property built in 1909.

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