188 Lenox Avenue
New York, NY, 10027 $ 1,150,000
Baths0.0 Monthly Estimate*
$ 7,261
Studio for $1,150,000. This home was built in 1887.
Looking to build your portfolio? Add this trophy property to your collection! 188 Lenox is a rare architectural canvas located on historic Lenox Avenue. Built in 1887, this turn-of-the-century, mixed-use townhouse is situated along one of Upper Manhattan’s most iconic corridors and is available for sale. 188 Lenox Avenue is a 4-unit, mixed-use building located between 119th and 120th Streets. This property features ground-floor commercial space—currently being used as a hardware store—and three vacant residential units above. The property can be restored to its original beauty to generate passive rental income, or it can be renovated and converted into condos. For comparison, condos at 192 Lenox (just two buildings down) have sold in the $700K to $1M range. The building can be delivered with a Certificate of Non-Harassment and DOB-approved plans to convert into a legal 4-family building plus commercial space. Approved Plans Include: * 2nd Floor: Two (2) studio apartments, projected to rent for a minimum of $2,646/month each. * 3rd & 4th Floors: Two (2) floor-through 2-bedroom apartments, projected to rent for a minimum of $3,058/month each. * 1st Floor: Commercial space with excellent retail frontage near the Mount Morris Park Historic District. Can be rented for approximately $90/sq. ft., bringing in roughly $10,500/month. Unleash immediate upside in Harlem’s historic and commercial heart! Grand Totals * Total Monthly Income (4 Residential + 1 Commercial):$11,408 + $10,500= $21,908 / Month * Total Annual Gross Income:$21,908 x 12 = $262,896 / Year At a fair aqcuisition price, with conservative expense estimates, this property can bring in a double-digit cap rate (11.5% to 13.1%) which is an extraordinary return. Schedule your showing today!
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FeaturesInteriorInterior Amenities Original Details
Basement Full Unfinished
Basement Features Full Unfinished
Basement (Y/N) Y
Total Bedrooms 0
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GeneralSewer Public Sewer
Heating Steam
Cooling None
Utilities Electricity Available Electricity Connected Natural Gas Available Natural Gas Connected Sewer Connected Trash Collection Public Water Available Water Connected
Construction Materials Brick
Year Built 1887
Property Subtype Quadruplex
Tax Year 2025
County New York (Manhattan)
Property Type Residential Income
Garage Y/N N
Full Baths 0
High School Contact Agent
City New York
Senior Community Y/N N
High School District Contact Agent
Number Of Units Total 4
Carport Y/N N
Elementary School Contact Agent
Property Attached Y/N Y
Tax Annual Amount 3150
Middle/Junior High School Call Listing Agent
Building Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District Contact Agent
Elementary School District Contact Agent
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ExteriorParking Features None None
Water Source Public
Waterfront Y/N N
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByMaliki CottrellListing Agent
Cottrell & Associates Re Corp.Broker
malikicottrell@yahoo.comEmail
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $7,261
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $263
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.49% 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 History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 7/30/2026 | $1,150,000 | | Listed Price |