55 WEST 131 STREET
Manhattan · Central Harlem · New York, NY 10037
No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.
What This Means for Buyers
55 WEST 131 STREET is a mid-size pre-war condominiums 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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ACRIS Records
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BBL: 1017297501.00000000
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Permanent Property Identifier
BBL: 1-01729-7501
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Recently Rented in This Building
Rented
$2,800/mo
0 bed · 1 bath
Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
Rented
$3,100/mo
2 bed · 1 bath
Listing by Compass
Rented
$3,500/mo
2 bed · 1 bath
Listing by Weichert Properties
Rented
$1,850/mo
0 bed · 1 bath
Listing by The Corcoran Group
Rented
$3,200/mo
2 bed · 1 bath
Listing by Weichert Properties
Rented
$2,250/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Listing by R New York
Rented
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Listing by R New York
Rented
$2,850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
Rented
$2,395/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
Rented
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Listing by City Connections Realty
Rented
$2,521/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Listing by Corcoran Group
Rented
$2,400/mo
2 bed · 1 bath
Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
Rented
$1,900/mo
2 bed · 2 bath
Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sales History
| Date ▼ | Unit | Beds | Price | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | Unit 2A | 1BR | $432,500 | 590 |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Unit 6A | 1BR | $581,000 | 588 |
| Mar 2, 2018 | Unit 5C | 2BR | $834,500 | 858 |
| Aug 23, 2017 | Unit 4E | Studio | $430,000 | 443 |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Unit 3C | Studio | $385,000 | 400 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Unit 2E | 2BR | $651,625 | 825 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Unit 1G | 2BR | $680,000 | 876 |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Unit 5-B | 2BR | $640,000 | 900 |
| Jul 5, 2017 | Unit 3E | Studio | $409,000 | 444 |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Unit 1A | Studio | $365,000 | 402 |
| Jul 7, 2017 | Unit PHF | Studio | $623,317 | 540 |
| Jun 21, 2017 | Unit 4B | 1BR | $629,000 | 649 |
| Feb 24, 2016 | Unit A-4 | 1BR | $550,000 | - |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Unit 4E | Studio | $360,000 | 443 |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Unit 1A | Studio | $360,000 | 402 |
| May 30, 2018 | Unit 1C | 1BR | $860,000 | 1,047 |
| Jul 14, 2017 | Unit 2D | Studio | $391,000 | 425 |
| Oct 24, 2017 | Unit 2B | 1BR | $611,000 | 643 |
| Jul 13, 2017 | Unit 4D | Studio | $403,000 | 426 |
| Aug 1, 2017 | Unit 2E | Studio | $418,000 | 444 |
| Mar 7, 2018 | Unit 1-G | 2BR | $720,000 | 876 |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Unit 5D | Studio | $398,800 | 426 |
| Oct 30, 2012 | Unit 2-D | 2BR | $369,500 | 825 |
| Jul 30, 2018 | Unit 2A | Studio | $535,000 | 590 |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Unit 2F | Studio | $423,800 | 460 |
| Jul 19, 2017 | Unit PHD | 2BR | $863,000 | 858 |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Unit 3D | Studio | $408,000 | 402 |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Unit PHE | 1BR | $699,880 | 658 |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Unit 5A | 1BR | $585,000 | 588 |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Unit 3B | 1BR | $624,000 | 649 |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Unit 2C | Studio | $385,000 | 402 |
| Aug 23, 2017 | Unit 6B | 1BR | $648,000 | 649 |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Unit 1B | Studio | $449,000 | 436 |
| Jun 26, 2017 | Unit 4A | 1BR | $561,000 | 588 |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Unit 3F | Studio | $429,000 | 459 |
| Aug 23, 2017 | Unit 5E | Studio | $429,000 | 402 |
| Jun 26, 2017 | Unit 3A | Studio | $556,000 | 588 |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Unit 3G | 2BR | $595,000 | - |
Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Rental History
| Unit | Lease Date ▼ | Rent | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit PHF | Apr 1, 2025 | $2,800/mo | 0 | 1 | 540 |
| Unit 2-E | Aug 16, 2022 | $3,100/mo | 2 | 1 | 850 |
| Unit 5-C | Jun 26, 2025 | $3,500/mo | 2 | 1 | 875 |
| Unit 2F | Nov 6, 2017 | $1,850/mo | 0 | 1 | 460 |
| Unit 5-C | Apr 26, 2022 | $3,200/mo | 2 | 1 | 900 |
| Unit 1-B | Sep 15, 2020 | $2,250/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit 5-X | Jan 8, 2020 | $2,500/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit 5F | Jul 11, 2024 | $2,850/mo | 1 | 1 | 588 |
| Unit 3B | Oct 23, 2020 | $2,395/mo | 1 | 1 | 649 |
| Unit 4-A | Nov 5, 2021 | $2,500/mo | 1 | 1 | 662 |
| Unit 2B | Jan 23, 2023 | $2,521/mo | 1 | 1 | 649 |
| Unit 2D | Nov 6, 2014 | $2,400/mo | 2 | 1 | 825 |
| Unit 2D | Oct 16, 2014 | $1,900/mo | 2 | 2 | - |
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
0.21 mi away
125 St
0.32 mi away
Approximate walking distances.
Nearby Schools
Nearby Schools
Public schools within 0.5 miles
Third-party school info: GreatSchools · NYC DOE
School zones and assignments change. Verify current eligibility with NYC DOE directly.
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Permits & Renovations
No recent permit filings found.
Zoning & Development
Medium-density residential allowing mid-rise apartments, typical of established Manhattan neighborhoods like the Lower East Side.
Building Details
- Building Class
- Condominiums (RD)
- Land Use
- 3
- Year Built
- 1880
- Last Altered
- 1990
- Floors
- 5
- Buildings on Lot
- 3
- Total Units
- 38
- Gross Floor Area
- 33,632 sq ft
- Lot Area
- 13,322 sq ft
- Lot Frontage
- 133.33 ft
- Lot Depth
- 99.92 ft
- Community District
- CD 10
- City Council
- District 9
- School District
- 5
- Police Precinct
- 32
- Fire Company
- L030
- Sanitation District
- 10
- BBL
- 1017297501.00000000
Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)
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