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Property Description
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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 188 Lenox Ave
General
- Price: $1,150,000
- Taxes: $3,150
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: Long_Island
- MLS ID: 1032679
- Updated: 7/31/2026
- Added to Site: 25 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Original Details
Parking
- Parking Features: None
Location
- County: New York (Manhattan)
School Information
- High School District: Contact Agent
- Elementary School: Contact Agent
- Middle School: Call Listing Agent
- High School: Contact Agent
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Steam
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Available, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Attached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full Basement, Unfinished
- Year Built: 1887
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,150
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
Listed by Cottrell & Associates RE Corp.
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Schools
Schools serving 188 Lenox Ave
School District:New York City Geographic School District 03
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School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 188 Lenox Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/30/2026
Listed
$1,150,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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188 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027 (MLS# 1032679) is a Multi-Family property with 4 units containing 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 188 Lenox Avenue is currently listed for $1,150,000 and was received on July 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 188 Lenox Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in New York? You can browse all New York real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

