391 MANHATTAN Avenue
$3,100,000
MLS# RLS20088649 · South Harlem
Listed May 4, 2026 · 185 days on the market
3 Beds 4 Baths 3,200 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
391 Manhattan Avenue A masterfully renovated South Harlem brownstone where timeless architecture meets modern luxury. Spanning approximately 3,200 square feet, this impressive 18-foot-wide single-family residence offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 1 powder room, thoughtfully redesigned for elevated city living while maintaining its classic brownstone character.Inside, every detail has been carefully curated from wide-plank white oak flooring and custom staircase lighting to upgraded electrical systems and individually controlled split-system heating and cooling throughout.The parlor level is designed for both everyday comfort and effortless entertaining, featuring an expansive open-concept living and dining area filled with natural light from both eastern and western exposures. At the center of the home is a stunning chef's kitchen complete with a nearly 10-foot quartz island, custom cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, and a full suite of GE stainless steel appliances.The second floor is dedicated to a luxurious primary suite, offering a peaceful and fully sound-insulated retreat. Highlights include a generous bedroom, an illuminated walk-through closet, and a spa-inspired bathroom with double vanity, oversized rainfall shower, heated towel rack, and radiant heated floors.On the third level, you'll find two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a dedicated laundry room with side-by-side LG front-loading washer and dryer.A newly created fourth floor adds a dynamic bonus level ideal for entertaining, lounging, or working from home. Complete with a wet bar, wine fridge, ice maker, dishwasher, and extensive storage, this space opens through sliding glass doors to a private 244-square-foot rooftop terrace with skyline and sunset views.The garden level, accessible through its own private entrance or the interior staircase, provides exceptional flexibility with a large recreation room, full bathroom with curbless shower, and an additional office or den. With direct access to the backyard, this level is perfect for guests, work-from-home needs, or casual gatherings.Located on a picturesque tree-lined stretch of Manhattan Avenue near Morningside Park, the home is moments from the 2, 3, B, and C trains, multiple bus lines, Columbia University, Central Park, Marcus Garvey Park, and some of Harlem's best dining, culture, and shopping destinations.A rare turnkey townhouse offering space, style, and modern convenience in one of Manhattan's most vibrant neighborhoods.

Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
- Smoke-free
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Ductless cooling
- Dishwasher
- High ceilings
- Private garden
- Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Green building
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$18,175 / month
- Principal and interest$15,675
- Property taxes$2,500
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$620,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1.5%)$46,500
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$47,740
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.
Location & Nearby
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391 MANHATTAN Avenue
Subway
- BC116 StAbout 3 min walk
- BCCathedral Pkwy (110 St)About 9 min walk
- 1116 St-Columbia UniversityAbout 11 min walk
- 23116 StAbout 11 min walk
Parks
- Morningside ParkAbout 2 min walk
- Playground One Twenty Five CXXVAbout 9 min walk
- Central ParkAbout 9 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. 180 Hugo NewmanAbout 4 min walk
- New York French-American Charter School · CharterAbout 5 min walk
- Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 4 · CharterAbout 7 min walk
Middle schools
- Mott Hall IIAbout 8 min walk
- J.H.S. 54 Booker T. WashingtonAbout 12 min walk
High schools
- Wadleigh Secondary School for The Performing & Visual ArtsAbout 6 min walk
- Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary SchoolAbout 6 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Columbia UniversityAbout 9 min walk
- Teachers College, Columbia UniversityAbout 10 min walk
- Barnard CollegeAbout 12 min walk
- Bank Street College of EducationAbout 13 min walk
Museums
- Museum of African American CinemaAbout 15 min walk
- Nicholas Roerich MuseumAbout 17 min walk
- Raices Latin Music MuseumAbout 23 min walk
- Museum of the City of New YorkAbout 24 min walk
Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.
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