1978 Madison Avenue, Unit 5
Description
Located on a beautiful tree-lined block, the building offers common laundry and easy access to the 4/5/6 and 2/3 express trains, Metro-North, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Marcus Garvey Park, and some of Harlem’s most beloved neighborhood destinations including...Bright and airy one bedroom residence in a classic Harlem brownstone on Madison Avenue. This sun-filled home features open western exposures, exposed brick, high ceilings, and a thoughtfully updated kitchen with modern cabinetry and appliances.
Located on a beautiful tree-lined block, the building offers common laundry and easy access to the 4/5/6 and 2/3 express trains, Metro-North, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Marcus Garvey Park, and some of Harlem’s most beloved neighborhood destinations including Red Rooster Harlem, Sylvia's Restaurant, and Corner Social.
Third floor walk-up. No pets.
Available July 1, 2026
Listing Agent
![Jason Tran]()
P: (917)-254-7474
Amenities
- Exposed Brick
- Hardwood Floors
- Bay Windows
- Walk Up
- Laundry in Building
- Western Exposure
- Lowrise
- Brownstone
Property Details for 1978 Madison Avenue, Unit 5
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 7 |
| Pet Policy | Not Allowed |
| Rental Incentives | No Fee |
| Costs & Fees | View breakdown |
| Available Date | 07/01/2026 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length: 12 Months, Lease Length Min/Max: 12-12 mo |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 3.0 |
| Property Type | Rental |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1910 |
| County | New York County |
Building
1978 Madison Ave
Location
Building Information for 1978 Madison Avenue, Unit 5
Property History for 1978 Madison Avenue, Unit 5
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,600 | — |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Application Pending Manual | — | |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,600 | — |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Rented Manual | — | |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Application Pending Manual | — | |
| May 27, 2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,600 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | Application Pending Manual | — | |
| May 18, 2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,600 | — |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — | |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Leases Out Manual | — | |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,150 | — |
| Feb 3, 2024 | Leases Out Manual | — | |
| Jan 27, 2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,150 | — |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Rented Manual | — | |
| Feb 19, 2023 | Application Pending Manual | — | |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,050 | — |
| Aug 4, 2021 | Rented Manual | — | |
| Aug 4, 2021 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — | |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Price Change Manual | $1,950 | — |
| Jun 19, 2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,895 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/14/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,600 |
| 06/12/2026 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 06/11/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,600 |
| 06/08/2026 | Rented Manual | — |
| 06/08/2026 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 05/27/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,600 |
| 05/21/2026 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 05/18/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,600 |
| 02/07/2024 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 02/05/2024 | Leases Out Manual | — |
| 02/05/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,150 |
| 02/03/2024 | Leases Out Manual | — |
| 01/27/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,150 |
| 02/22/2023 | Rented Manual | — |
| 02/19/2023 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 02/14/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,050 |
| 08/04/2021 | Rented Manual | — |
| 08/04/2021 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 07/26/2021 | Price Change Manual | $1,950 |
| 06/19/2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,895 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 1978 Madison Avenue, Unit 5
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 30 Hernandez Hughes PublicPK to 5 | ||
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders Public6 to 8 | ||
Harlem Renaissence High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Urban Assembly-Global Commerce Public9 to 12 |
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