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120 WEST 138 STREET

Manhattan · Central Harlem · New York, NY 10030

Built 1937 6 Floors 47 Units Elevator Apartments
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Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

120 WEST 138 STREET is a mid-size pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Central Harlem. Central Harlem is the cultural and historic soul of Upper Manhattan. Known for its grand boulevards like Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and its rich jazz heritage, the neighborhood offers an active urba... Zoned R7-2, this building sits in a medium-density residential allowing mid-rise apartments, typical of established manhattan neighborhoods like the lower east side. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Central Harlem

Central Harlem is the cultural and historic soul of Upper Manhattan. Known for its grand boulevards like Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and its rich jazz heritage, the neighborhood offers an active urban lifestyle.

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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-02006-0045

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Recently Rented in This Building

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$1,895/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

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$1,850/mo

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$1,457/mo

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$1,550/mo

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$1,655/mo

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$1,525/mo

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$1,600/mo

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$1,545/mo

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$1,870/mo

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 6AMay 21, 2018$1,895/mo11880
Unit 1EMar 9, 2019$1,850/mo11800
Unit 4FJul 1, 2021$1,640/mo01580
Unit 5DJun 1, 2017$1,800/mo11-
Unit 2HDec 19, 2017$1,450/mo01-
Unit 2AJun 29, 2018$1,850/mo11-
Unit 2BJul 20, 2017$1,350/mo01-
Unit 4GMar 15, 2021$1,700/mo11780
Unit 6FJun 1, 2025$1,457/mo11-
Unit 1CApr 25, 2025$1,550/mo01-
Unit 6BApr 14, 2025$1,655/mo01-
Unit 6CMar 4, 2025$1,525/mo11-
Unit 2CAug 1, 2024$1,600/mo01320
Unit 4BJun 12, 2024$1,545/mo01380
Unit 1CFeb 26, 2024$1,550/mo01-
Unit 5DMay 4, 2022$1,850/mo11780
Unit 4BApr 15, 2022$1,450/mo01380
Unit 6BMay 6, 2022$1,550/mo01-
Unit 1CAug 3, 2023$1,550/mo01-
Unit 2BApr 4, 2022$1,450/mo01-
Unit 1HApr 5, 2022$1,300/mo01400
Unit 2HApr 15, 2022$1,550/mo01-
Unit 2AFeb 27, 2023$1,870/mo11-
Unit 3BJan 6, 2023$1,375/mo01-
Unit 2CMay 16, 2018$1,450/mo01380
Unit 6BAug 22, 2020$1,550/mo01-
Unit 2BAug 22, 2020$1,475/mo01400
Unit 6HMay 25, 2021$1,150/mo01-
Unit 2HMay 18, 2019$1,550/mo01590
Unit 4FJan 25, 2019$1,600/mo01-
Unit 4BOct 28, 2018$1,450/mo01330
Unit 3AOct 5, 2021$1,550/mo11780
Unit 4EAug 28, 2021$1,450/mo11800
Unit 3EAug 23, 2021$1,500/mo11-
Unit BUILDINGJul 15, 2021$1,250/mo11580
Unit 5AApr 26, 2021$1,350/mo11-
Unit 2HJan 11, 2022$1,575/mo01-
Unit 1GNov 12, 2020$1,500/mo11-
Unit 4BJan 11, 2020$1,550/mo01-
Unit 4GDec 27, 2019$1,700/mo11780
Unit 2COct 27, 2019$1,486/mo01-
Unit 6BJul 5, 2019$1,550/mo01500
RLS

Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

135 St

0.14 mi away

23

145 St

0.35 mi away

3

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Elementary
P.S. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
Grades PK-5 · 0.61 mi
DOE Profile →

Third-party school info: GreatSchools · NYC DOE

School zones and assignments change. Verify current eligibility with NYC DOE directly.

Source: NYC Department of Education (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Questions about school zoning and eligibility? I can help verify current assignment rules. Ask Milton

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R7-2

Medium-density residential allowing mid-rise apartments, typical of established Manhattan neighborhoods like the Lower East Side.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
4.24 / 6.50
35% development potential remaining

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D1)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1937
Floors
6
Total Units
47
Gross Floor Area
29,412 sq ft
Lot Area
6,937 sq ft
Lot Frontage
70 ft
Lot Depth
99.92 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 10
City Council
District 9
School District
5
Police Precinct
32
Fire Company
E059
Sanitation District
10
BBL
1020060045.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 120 WEST 138 STREET

What kind of building is 120 WEST 138 STREET?
120 WEST 138 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D1).
When was 120 WEST 138 STREET built?
Built in 1937, 6 floors, 47 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 120 WEST 138 STREET?
47 residential units across 6 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 120 WEST 138 STREET?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 120 WEST 138 STREET?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 120 WEST 138 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 135 St (2, 3 lines), approximately 0.14 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 120 WEST 138 STREET?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 120 WEST 138 STREET?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email milton@miltoncoste.com, or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 120 WEST 138 STREET?
The current owner of 120 WEST 138 STREET is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 1-02006-0045 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 120 WEST 138 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 120 WEST 138 STREET is 1-02006-0045. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (2006) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (45). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 120 WEST 138 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 120 WEST 138 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-02006-0045 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

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