234 W 138th Street
Manhattan, NY, 10030 $ 2,495,000
Bedrooms5 Baths2.1 Sq 4,900 Monthly Estimate*
$ 14,943
for $2,495,000 with 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths, 1 half bath. This 4,900 square foot townhouse was built in 1891.
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.
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FeaturesGeneralInterior Features EntranceFoyer EatinKitchen KitchenWindow Storage
Appliances Dryer WasherDryerStacked Dishwasher Washer
Exterior Features BuildingGarden Garden
HOA 0.0
Garage Spaces 0.0
Patio/Porch Features BuildingTerrace Terrace
Architectural Style Prewar
Pets Allowed BuildingYes Yes
Year Built 1891
Levels MultiSplit
Property SubType Townhouse
Building Name 234 West 138th Street
Assoc Fee Paid Per Monthly
County NewYork
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Subdivision Name Harlem
Facing Direction South
Garage Y/N No
Total Rooms 11
Full Baths 2
City NewYorkCity
NumberOfUnitsTotal 2
Lot Size Units SquareFeet
Tax Annual Amount 9588.0
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Structure Type Townhouse
Building Area Units SquareFeet
Living Area Units SquareFeet
Standard Status Pending
Tax Lot 0052
Expected Active Date 2023-04-21
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InteriorFurnished Y/N Unfurnished
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Other
Total Stories 3
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features CommonArea LaundryRoom InUnit
Total Bedrooms 5
Total Baths 3
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ExteriorLot Features Garden
Lot Size Area 2107.0
Building Area Total 0.0
Lot Dimensions 21.08 x 99.92
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByColin MontgomeryListing Agent
Sothebys International RealtyBroker
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $14,943
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $799
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 5.99% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Pricing HistoryDate | Price | Price Change | Description |
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7/26/2024 | $2,495,000 | -9.27% | Price Down |
6/11/2024 | $2,750,000 | -8.18% | Price Down |
10/16/2023 | $2,995,000 | -7.85% | Price Down |
4/21/2023 | $3,250,000 | | Listed Price |