5 East 131st Street, Unit 3A

Central Harlem

$315,000
Price
2
Beds
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/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this sun-filled South facing-two bedroom HDFC co-op apartment conveniently located off Fifth Avenue in Harlem!! The split layout separates spacious bedrooms with lots of closet space. The living room boasts 3 large windows facing South and space for a dining furniture arrangement. The windowed kitchen has ample storage and counter space. Hardwood floors throughout. The bathroom provides a generous soaking tub and vanity. This is excellent value as a primary residence on a quiet uptown...Welcome to this sun-filled South facing-two bedroom HDFC co-op apartment conveniently located off Fifth Avenue in Harlem!! The split layout separates spacious bedrooms with lots of closet space. The living room boasts 3 large windows facing South and space for a dining furniture arrangement. The windowed kitchen has ample storage and counter space. Hardwood floors throughout. The bathroom provides a generous soaking tub and vanity. This is excellent value as a primary residence on a quiet uptown block, ready to move-in. Washer/Dryer permitted with co-op approval. Enjoy one of 4 residents-only private outdoor pocket parks and a children’s playground.

You’ll be near all that 125th Street central shopping has to offer including Whole Foods, Bed Bath & Beyond, DSW, Marshalls, Trader Joe’s and a multitude of other services. Harlem’s restaurant row is close by offering an eclectic mix of dining and entertainment such as Red Rooster, Lido, Sylvia's, Angel of Harlem, Fox at Frederick Douglass – and of course, the legendary Apollo theater. There’s a new Food Hub. Harlem is culturally rich with art galleries and many other educational & cultural institutions like City College, a/k/a the Hogwarts of Manhattan, Schomburg Center and the new Studio Museum and National Black Theatre currently in development. All within reach!

Close to transportation 2/3, B/C subways, M7, M102 buses nearby on Lenox Avenue. Metro North Railroad at 125th/Park Avenue offers a convenient getaway. City College, Columbia University, and Touro College are easy commutes.

Madison Avenue HDFC is a unique co-op that consists of 12 buildings with 5 private parks, accessible to residents only. There’s a community room available for events, and a laundry facility for the complex. No smoking building. Washer/Dryer permitted with co-op approval.

Low maintenance, no assessments or flip tax. Financing permitted up to 80%.
Gifting & Co-purchasing allowed.
HDFC Co-op subject to household income limits at 165% AMI (2022):
1–$154K; 2–$176K; 3–$198K; 4–$220K.

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Listing Agents

  1. Bruce Robertson

    Bruce Robertson

    Listing Agent

    Compass

  2. Jhonatan Ocampo

    Jhonatan Ocampo

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Amenities

  • Street Scape
  • Barbecue Area
  • Common Garden
  • Common Outdoor Space
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Oversized Windows
  • Walk Up
  • Laundry in Building
LISTING UPDATED: 08/19/2024 11:11 AM

Property Details for 5 East 131st Street, Unit 3A

StatusExclusive Expired
Days on Market522
Taxes-
Maintenance$992 / month
Min. Down Pymt20%
Total Rooms4.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS Type-
Year Built1900
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

5 E 131st St

9 Units5 StoriesBuilt in 1900

Location

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Building Information for 5 East 131st Street, Unit 3A

Building/Complex5 E 131st StFloor3Stories5Residences9Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1900Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$2,642 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,650

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$992

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Property History for 5 East 131st Street, Unit 3A

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 30, 2025

Exclusive Expired

Manual

Nov 10, 2024

Price Change

Manual

$300,000
Aug 8, 2024

Listed (Active)

Manual

$315,000
Apr 2, 2024

Exclusive Expired

Manual

Jan 1, 2024

Listed (Active)

Manual

$315,000
Jan 1, 2024

Exclusive Expired

Manual

Oct 25, 2023

Price Change

Manual

$922,000
Oct 18, 2023

Price Change

Manual

$315,000
Jul 18, 2023

Listed (Active)

Manual

$330,000
Jul 1, 2023

Exclusive Expired

Manual

Apr 4, 2023

Listed (Active)

Manual

$330,000
Apr 1, 2023

Exclusive Expired

Manual

Oct 6, 2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$330,000
Jun 23, 2022

Exclusive Expired

ONEKEY #H6159024

$250,000
Dec 24, 2021

Exclusive Expired

ONEKEY #H6114907

$250,000
Dec 23, 2021

Listed (Active)

ONEKEY #H6159024

$250,000
May 24, 2021

Listed (Active)

ONEKEY #H6114907

$250,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/30/2025

Exclusive Expired

Manual

11/10/2024

Price Change

Manual

$300,000
08/08/2024

Listed (Active)

Manual

$315,000
04/02/2024

Exclusive Expired

Manual

01/01/2024

Listed (Active)

Manual

$315,000
01/01/2024

Exclusive Expired

Manual

10/25/2023

Price Change

Manual

$922,000
10/18/2023

Price Change

Manual

$315,000
07/18/2023

Listed (Active)

Manual

$330,000
07/01/2023

Exclusive Expired

Manual

04/04/2023

Listed (Active)

Manual

$330,000
04/01/2023

Exclusive Expired

Manual

10/06/2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$330,000
06/23/2022

Exclusive Expired

ONEKEY #H6159024

$250,000
12/24/2021

Exclusive Expired

ONEKEY #H6114907

$250,000
12/23/2021

Listed (Active)

ONEKEY #H6159024

$250,000
05/24/2021

Listed (Active)

ONEKEY #H6114907

$250,000

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Schools near 5 East 131st Street, Unit 3A

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 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. 197 John B Russwurm
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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