165 W 126TH Street
$2,099,000
MLS# RLS20121662 · Central Harlem
Listed October 19, 2026 · 8 days on the market
4 Beds 6 Baths 3,430 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
Live With Income at 165 West 126th Street Harlem Two-Family Townhouse
Enjoy the space and privacy of a Central Harlem brownstone with the flexibility to live with income or explore using the entire house as your home. Delivered vacant, 165 West 126th Street is a legal two-family townhouse offering two generous duplexes, a landscaped private garden and inviting outdoor spaces.
For buyers considering connecting the residences, an original grand wooden door remains in place on the parlor level, concealed behind sheetrock that currently encloses the second bedroom of the lower duplex. This existing doorway offers a simple potential connection between the residences.
Set on a quiet, tree-lined block, this brownstone townhouse measures 17 feet wide and encompasses approximately 3,340 square feet of above-grade living space, plus a fully renovated, full-height cellar. Its brownstone facade retains handsome architectural details from the early 1900s.
The Owner's Duplex
Spanning the garden and parlor levels, the owner's duplex offers spacious interiors with a natural connection to the outdoors. An expansive kitchen anchors the garden level, complemented by a separate dining area. Step down into the sunken living room, where a decorative marble fireplace and custom storage create an inviting setting overlooking the landscaped backyard. Outside, a raised deck sheltered by a pergola offers space for dining, entertaining and relaxing.
The parlor level features two bedrooms and two beautifully renovated bathrooms. The primary suite includes a generous walk-in closet with custom interiors and an en suite bathroom with a double-sink marble vanity and large shower. A private balcony overlooking the garden provides another welcome outdoor retreat.
The Upper Duplex: A Separate Rental Residence
Filled with natural light, the upper residence offers generous proportions and a comfortable separation of entertaining and bedroom spaces. The lower level features spacious, separate living and dining rooms anchored by an expansive kitchen with extensive cabinetry and counter space. Upstairs are two large bedrooms, two bathrooms, a washer/dryer and ample closets.
This independent duplex offers the opportunity to earn rental income while preserving the space and comfort of the owner's home. Vacant delivery allows the next owner to establish a new tenancy or choose to occupy the upper residence.
The Cellar
The full-height, tiled cellar features substantial storage, a high-capacity Samsung washer and dryer, and an additional half bathroom. Its generous proportions offer flexibility for storage, hobbies and exercise. Recent improvements include cellar waterproofing, a French drain and a sump pump.
Central Harlem Location and Transportation
Convenient to the A/B/C/D and 2/3 subway lines, 165 West 126th Street places everyday essentials and Harlem's cultural life within easy reach. Trader Joe's, Whole Foods Market and Target are on the same block, with Starbucks across the street and a variety of restaurants nearby. Cultural landmarks such as the Apollo Theater and The Studio Museum in Harlem further enrich the neighborhood.
With two spacious duplex residences, private outdoor space and vacant delivery, this Central Harlem townhouse offers a compelling opportunity to live with income in Manhattan.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Corcoran Group.
A 1910 brownstone at 165 West 126th Street still carries the architectural detail of its era on its facade. Inside, an original grand wooden door remains on the parlor level, currently hidden behind sheetrock in the second bedroom of the lower duplex. If you're thinking about keeping two residences or connecting them, that door is the detail I'd look at first.
The house is 17 feet wide and set up as two duplexes, so it can work as one home or as a home with a separate rental. The owner's duplex spans the garden and parlor levels. Its sunken living room has a decorative marble fireplace and custom storage, and it looks out over the landscaped backyard. The upper residence has separate living and dining rooms and a kitchen with extensive cabinetry and counter space, and it has its own washer and dryer.
Outdoor space is spread across the house, which matters with two residences. A raised deck under a pergola sits off the garden level for dining and relaxing, and a private balcony overlooks the garden from the parlor level. The private outdoor space is over 60 square feet, and there's also a patio and a terrace.
The cellar is full height and tiled, and it holds a good amount of storage. You'll also find a Samsung washer and dryer there, plus an extra half bathroom. Central air is listed, and the house has high ceilings.
You'll be responsible for the whole building's upkeep, and the stairs between levels become part of daily life, so it's worth walking the house with that in mind. The 125 St station on the 2 and 3 is about 4 minutes away on foot, and Marcus Garvey Park is about 7 minutes. Shop Fair and Trader Joe's are each about 2 minutes away.
Quick answers+
Does the house have in-unit laundry?
Yes. There's a washer and dryer in the unit, and the upper residence has its own washer and dryer. The cellar also has a Samsung washer and dryer.
Is there private outdoor space?
Yes. There is over 60 square feet of private outdoor space, along with a patio, a terrace, a landscaped private garden, a raised deck under a pergola, and a private balcony overlooking the garden.
Does the house have central air?
Yes, central air is included.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
- Smoke-free
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Central air
- High ceilings
- Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
- Patio
- Terrace
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Green building
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.
$12,010 / month
- Principal and interest$10,614
- Property taxes$1,396
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$419,800
- NYS “mansion tax” (1.25%)$26,238
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$32,325
Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
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Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group
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