226 West 139th Street

226 W 139th St
Central Harlem

$2,600,000
Price
5
Beds
3,953 Sq. Ft.
$658 / Sq. Ft.
3,953
Sq. Ft.
$658
per Sq. Ft.
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Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
a front view of a house with outdoor space
a living room with furniture fireplace and a book shelf
a view of staircase with lots of frames on wall and stairs
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink a stove and a refrigerator
a front view of a building with outdoor seating
a view of a terrace with furniture and a potted plant
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator
a bedroom with a bed and a couch
a view of a balcony with wooden floor
a spacious bathroom with a granite countertop sink a mirror and shower
a bedroom with a bed and a couch
a view of a terrace
a picture of a floor plan

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 Agents

  1. Vie Wilson

    Vie Wilson

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    vie.wilson@compass.com

    P: (917)-969-1567

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  2. Dianne Howard

    Dianne Howard

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    dianne.howard@compass.com

    P: (917)-549-3239

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Amenities

  • Primary Ensuite
  • Deck
  • Common Roof Deck
  • Barbecue Area
  • Common Garden
  • Common Outdoor Space
  • Exposed Brick
  • Decorative Fireplace
LISTING UPDATED: 05/06/2026 04:52 AM

Property Details for 226 West 139th Street

StatusActive
Days on Market15
Taxes$1,062 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms10.0
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeTwo Family
Year Built1899
Lot Size1,700 SF / 17' x 100'
CountyNew York County

Building

226 W 139th St

2 Units3 StoriesBuilt in 1899
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Location

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Building Information for 226 West 139th Street

Stories3Residences2Year Built1899Building Size17' x 50'Building Sq. Ft2,550 SFLot Size1,700 SF / 17' x 100'Building AgePre-warBuilding TypeTownhouse

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$15,791 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,729

Property Taxes

$1,062

Maintenance/Common Charges

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Property History for 226 West 139th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Apr 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,600,000——
Jul 31, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

——
Jun 28, 2023

Listed (Active)

Manual

$3,250,000——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/26/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,600,000
07/31/2023

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

—
06/28/2023

Listed (Active)

Manual

$3,250,000

For completeness, Compass 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
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson
Public - PK to 8
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change
Public - 6 to 12
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders
Public - 6 to 8
Eagle Academy For Young Men-Harlem
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson
PublicPK to 8

Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change
Public6 to 12

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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More information about 226 West 139th Street, Central Harlem

226 West 139th Street is a townhouse for sale in Central Harlem. This property was listed for sale on April 26, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $2,600,000. It has been on the market for a total of 15 days and was last sold on June 3, 2013. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 5. Nearby schools include P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson, Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change and Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders. 226 West 139th Street is a 5-bed, 5-bath, 3,953 sqft townhouse built in 1899.

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