Welcome to 128 W 138th St, also known as Holstein Court. Built in 1929 and first known as Liberty Hall, it was later acquired and developed as a residential building by Casper Holstein, a legendary Harlem gambling king and Harlem Renaissance philanthropist, who was dubbed "Harlem's Favorite Hero" by the NY Times for his many generous contributions to artistic and educational causes, in New York and the world beyond. Today, Holstein Court is an excellently managed, maintained and financially sound HDFC co-operative, with a live-in super, renovated elevator and laundry room, and an elegant lobby and outdoor community courtyard. The charming ground floor apartment boasts of hardwood floors, high ceilings, crown moldings and ample closet and storage space. The sunny living room is next to the second bedroom which may serve as an office, family room or as a dining room  Located next-door to the historic Abyssinian Baptist place of worship, Holstein Court is close to St. Nicholas Park, City College, the B,C and 2,3 subways, Harlem Hospital, the Schomburg Center, the Harlem YMCA fitness center, and iconic Harlem favorites like Red Rooster, Ponty Bistro, Harlem Hops, and the 125th shopping corridor, as well.  Holstein Court is an HDFC building with the following income restrictions. One buyer cannot make over $118,860 and two buyers cannot exceed $135,600. The minimum down payment is 20% and this unit as a super low maintenance of $500 which includes heat, hot water and taxes.