188 Lenox Avenue, New York (Manhattan), NY

$1,600,000

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About 188 Lenox Avenue

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!

Features of 188 Lenox Avenue

MLS® # 1032679
Price $1,600,000
Taxes $3,150
Year Built 1887
Type Residential Income
Sub-Type Quadruplex
Status Active

Community Information

Address 188 Lenox Avenue
City New York (Manhattan)
County New York (Manhattan)
State NY
Zip Code 10027
Adult 55+ Community No

Amenities

Utilities Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Available, Water Connected
Parking None
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No

Interior

Interior Features Original Details
Heating Steam
Cooling None
Has Basement Yes
Basement Full, Unfinished
Fireplace No

Exterior

Exterior Brick

School Information

District Contact Agent
Elementary Contact Agent
Middle Call Listing Agent
High Contact Agent

Additional Information

Date Listed July 30th, 2026
Days on Market 71
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

OfficeCottrell & Associates RE Corp.

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