$2,995,000
↓ $255K (7.8%)
●
Townhouse -
For Sale
234 W 138th Street #HOUSE
Manhattan, NY 10030
5 Beds
3 Baths,
1
Half Bath
4900 Sqft
$15,463
Estimated Monthly
$0
HOA / Fees
1.69%
Cap Rate
About This Property
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.
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.
Unit Size
4,900Ft²
Days on Market
372 days
Land Size
0.05 acres
Price per sqft
$611
Property Type
Townhouse
Property Taxes
$757
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1891
Listed By
Last updated: 6 days ago (RLS #PRCH-7546640)
Price History
Date / Event | Date | Event | Price |
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Oct 16, 2023 | Price Decreased |
$2,995,000
↓ $255K
(7.9%)
|
|
Price Decreased | |||
Apr 21, 2023 | Listed by Sothebys International Realty | $3,250,000 | |
Listed by Sothebys International Realty |
Property Highlights
Fireplace
Interior Details
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 5
Bathroom Information
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Interior Information
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Eatin Kitchen, Kitchen Window, Storage
Appliances: Dishwasher
Living Area: 4900
Room Information
Laundry Features: Common Area, Laundry Room, In Unit
Rooms: 11
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces: 1
Exterior Details
Property Information
Year Built: 1891
Building Information
Building Name: 234 West 138th Street
Outdoor Living Structures: Building Terrace, Terrace
Pets Allowed: Building Yes, Yes
Lot Information
Garden
Lot Size Dimensions: 21.08 x 99.92
Land Information
Tax Lot: 0052
Tax Block: 02023
Financial Details
Tax Annual Amount: $9,084
Location Details
Subdivision Name: Harlem
Stories Total: 3
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Comparables
Unit
Status
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
Townhouse
5
Beds
6
Baths
4,250 ft²
$699/ft²
$2,970,000
Jun 22, 2020
$2,970,000
Jun 14, 2021
-
House
5
Beds
2
Baths
4,500 ft²
$704/ft²
$3,170,000
Sep 12, 2017
$3,170,000
Jul 26, 2018
-
Multifamily
5
Beds
6
Baths
4,106 ft²
$759/ft²
$3,115,000
Dec 1, 2022
$3,115,000
May 30, 2023
-
Co-op
5
Beds
-
4,500 ft²
$544/ft²
$2,450,000
Oct 19, 2015
$2,450,000
Feb 26, 2016
-
Townhouse
5
Beds
5
Baths
3,600 ft²
$792/ft²
$2,850,000
Mar 30, 2018
$2,850,000
Sep 24, 2018
-
House
5
Beds
5
Baths
2,880 ft²
$990/ft²
$2,850,000
May 13, 2022
$2,850,000
May 20, 2023
-
Active
Townhouse
5
Beds
5
Baths
5,000 ft²
$600/ft²
$3,000,000
Oct 5, 2023
-
$1,731/mo
Active
Townhouse
5
Beds
7
Baths
5,355 ft²
$560/ft²
$2,999,000
Mar 2, 2023
-
$963/mo
Active
Townhouse
5
Beds
5
Baths
4,675 ft²
$748/ft²
$3,495,000
Sep 15, 2023
-
$799/mo
Active
House
5
Beds
6
Baths
4,160 ft²
$745/ft²
$3,099,000
Oct 20, 2023
-
$1,244/mo
Active
Townhouse
5
Beds
5
Baths
4,000 ft²
$813/ft²
$3,250,000
Feb 28, 2024
-
$639/mo
Active
Townhouse
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,000 ft²
$800/ft²
$3,200,000
Feb 26, 2024
-
$1,209/mo
Past Sales
Date | Unit | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Price | Closed | Owner | Listed By |
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Building Info
234 West 138th Street
234 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030
- 2 Units
- 1 Unit for Sale
About Upper Manhattan
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