5 beds3,953 sqft$658/sqft
226 West 139th Street, Central Harlem
Est: $15,929/moGet pre-approved

Description

One of Harlem's most exquisite homes. Five full floors; approximately 3,950 square feet plus 800 SF of cellar storage; 3 outdoor spaces; central A/C, central heating, and its own private car garage.
This home (currently set up as a single-family) contains five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two half-bathrooms. There are two full floors for living and entertaining. The parlor floor contains a multitude of restored original details, a formal dining room, a great hall, a living room, and a wet
...One of Harlem's most exquisite homes. Five full floors; approximately 3,950 square feet plus 800 SF of cellar storage; 3 outdoor spaces; central A/C, central heating, and its own private car garage.

This home (currently set up as a single-family) contains five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two half-bathrooms. There are two full floors for living and entertaining. The parlor floor contains a multitude of restored original details, a formal dining room, a great hall, a living room, and a wet bar which leads to a secluded south-facing terrace with an outdoor gas range and outdoor lighting for nighttime entertainment.

The lower floor features a separate entrance to a large family room or guest bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, a bright and airy eat-in kitchen, top-of-the-line appliances, and a separate butler's pantry, The kitchen has French doors leading to an inner courtyard and the private two-car garage.

The 3rd and 4th floors of the home contain four bedrooms, each occupying its own half-floor. The primary suite gets exceptional light and air and it has another private terrace for sunbathing. The primary suite can be seamlessly combined with the front-facing bedroom to create a full-floor suite including an enormous windowed walk-in closet. Every room contains custom wiring for surround-sound audio and high-speed internet. Each floor has its own temperature control for central heat and central air.

Come enjoy the landmarked neighborhood of Strivers' Row. Stop by some of the best uptown eateries like The Edge, and Harlem Public. Not to mention, this is a short walk to Red Rooster, Corner Social, Cantina, Babbalucci, and Whole Foods.

Showing by appointment only.
LISTING UPDATED: 07/31/2026 01:03 AM

Property Details for 226 West 139th Street

Days on Market
48
Taxes
$1,062 / month
Maintenance
-
Min. Down Pymt
10%
Total Rooms
10.0
Property Type
MLS Type
Two Family
Year Built
1899
Lot Size
1,700 SF

Amenities

  • Primary Ensuite
  • Deck
  • Common Roof Deck
  • Barbecue Area
  • Common Garden
  • Common Outdoor Space
  • Exposed Brick
  • Decorative Fireplace

Location

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Building Information for 226 West 139th Street

Stories3Residences2Year Built1899Building Size17' x 50'Building Sq. Ft2,550 SFLot Size1,700 SFBuilding Age-Building TypeTownhouse

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$15,929 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,867

Property Taxes

$1,062

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property History for 226 West 139th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jun 13, 2026

Contract Signed

Manual

Apr 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,600,000
Jul 31, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/13/2026

Contract Signed

Manual

04/26/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,600,000
07/31/2023

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 226 West 139th Street

Taxable ValueLand$44,700Additions$92,820Total$137,520
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,544 SqFtLot Size1,699 SqFtYear Built1899ZoningR7-2APN1020240046

Schools near 226 West 139th Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 5.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson
PublicPK to 8

Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders
Public6 to 8

Eagle Academy For Young Men-Harlem
Public6 to 12

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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