234 West 138th Street

Central Harlem

$2,995,000
Price
5
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
4,900 Sq. Ft.
$611 / Sq. Ft.
4,900
Sq. Ft.
$611
per Sq. Ft.

Description

234 West 138th is a rarely-available Georgian Revival-style townhouse in the grandest section of historic Striver’s Row. Long the artfully curated home of trailblazing publisher Jenette Kahn, who helmed DC Comics and MAD Magazine for over 26 years and is now a movie producer renowned for films like Clint Eastwood's GRAN TORINO. This expansive property features five bedrooms, formal dining room, living room, library, eat-in-kitchen, windowed home office, kitchenette, quiet garden, six fireplaces,...234 West 138th is a rarely-available Georgian Revival-style townhouse in the grandest section of historic Striver’s Row. Long the artfully curated home of trailblazing publisher Jenette Kahn, who helmed DC Comics and MAD Magazine for over 26 years and is now a movie producer renowned for films like Clint Eastwood's GRAN TORINO. This expansive property features five bedrooms, formal dining room, living room, library, eat-in-kitchen, windowed home office, kitchenette, quiet garden, six fireplaces, exceptional space for storage, and private parking. Parlor Floor
The impressive L-shaped stoop of brownstone and black ironwork leads to the grand Parlor floor. A perfect stage for entertaining, it boasts 11-foot high ceilings, a well-proportioned living room, gallery, and library. It retains much of the original and elegant 19th century design with quarter-sawn oak wainscoting, three fireplaces and a majestic staircase that cascades into the central gallery. Garden Level
Stairs from the gallery lead down to the garden floor where you're transported to a light and airy kitchen with clean modern lines. The full-width kitchen boasts a custom-designed island, stainless steel cabinetry, and colorfully executed breakfast banquette. Separate cocktail area is framed by a playful illuminated wall of ascending "champagne" bubbles. Adjacent formal dining room is itself a work of art with hardwood floor painted in a marble tromp l'oeil, a decorative coffered ceiling installation, and sculptural wood-burning fireplace. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open from the kitchen to the private garden with its own mature Japanese Yoschino Cherry tree. Double doors connect to the rear carriage lane where there is a private outdoor parking space behind the house. Third Floor
The third floor includes an expansive primary suite with sky-lit five-piece bathroom. A south-lit second bedroom, windowed home office, and two fireplaces complete the floor. Fourth Floor
An additional three bedrooms frame the sunny and bright top floor. A central light-way allows for additional windows in the kitchenette and bathroom, and a large skylight crowns the home's grand staircase. Basement
A generous 1,350 sq.ft. of additional private space for storage and home mechanicals. Neighborhood
Striver's Row was completed in 1893 as a thoughtfully planned townhouse neighborhood. Originally called King's Court after its developer David King, the two blocks are made up of three stylistically-distinct sections designed by Stanford White, Bruce Price and Clarence Luce, and James Brown Lord. The southern-most Lord Houses are the widest at over 21’. Their facades feature fine stonework detail and a handsomely varied color palette with deep brownstone and crimson brick masonry, black ironwork at street-level, and green-hued cornices above. Strivers Row's rear carriage alleyways, a townhouse amenity typically found in pre-war sections of cities like London and Washington D. C., are almost wholly unique in Manhattan and additionally distinguish these two historic blocks.

Property Details for 234 West 138th Street

Architectural Style
Prewar

Location

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Property Details for 234 West 138th Street

StatusActive
MLS IDPRCH-7546640
Days on Market342
Taxes$757 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms11.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeSingle Family Townhouse
Year Built1899
Lot Size2,107 SF / 21' x 99'
CountyNew York County

Building

234 W 138th St

2 Units3 StoriesBuilt in 1899

Location

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Building Information for 234 West 138th Street

Stories3Year Built1899Building Size21.08' x 56.67'Building Sq. Ft3,583.81 SFLot Size2,107 SF / 21' x 99'Building Age-Building Type-

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$17,102 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$16,345

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 234 West 138th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Harlem
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exposures: North, South
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0052
  • Tax Block: 02023
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Building Tax Lot: 0052
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
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Lot Information
  • Living Area: 4900.0
  • Lot Features: Garden
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 21.08 x 99.92
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Name: 234 West 138th Street
Building Information
  • Building Exterior Features: Garden
  • Building Laundry Features: InUnit, CommonArea, OnCommonFloor
  • Building Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: No
  • Common Interest: None
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer, WasherDryer, Dryer, WasherDryer Stacked
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces Total: 6
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Interior Features: EatInKitchen, EntranceFoyer, WindowedKitchen, Storage
  • Laundry Features: InUnit, LaundryRoom, OnCommonFloor
  • Levels: MultiSplit
  • Room Type: Library, DiningRoom, Office
  • Ceiling Height Units: Feet
  • Ceiling Height: 11.0
  • ElevatorsTotal: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Attendance Type: None
  • Owner Pays Plus Concessions: No

Property History for 234 West 138th Street

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Public Records for 234 West 138th Street

Taxable ValueLand$48,060Additions$136,560Total$184,620
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt4,704 SqFtLot Size2,106 SqFtYear Built1899ZoningR7-2APN1020230052

Schools near 234 West 138th Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 5.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson
PublicPK to 8

Mott Hall High School
Public9 to 12

Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders
Public6 to 8

Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv
Public6 to 8

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234 West 138th Street is a townhouse for sale in Central Harlem. This property was listed for sale on April 21, 2023 by Sothebys International Realty, it's currently listed at $2,995,000. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 5. Nearby schools include P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson, Mott Hall High School and Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders. 234 West 138th Street is a 5-bed, 2.5-bath, 4,900 sqft townhouse built in 1899.

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