157 West 123rd Street #3E, New York City, NY 10027
Listing Courtesy of Harlem Lofts Inc
$165,000
Potential Rebate: $2,475
Overview
Showings are by appointment please contact the listing brokerage Harlem Lofts Inc for your private tour.<br><br>This move-in ready studio apartment on the third floor of an elevator building in fashionable South Harlem represents terrific value. The unit is in very good condition with high ceilings, hardwood floors, a tiled bathroom, and kitchen with new cabinets. 157 West 123rd is a well-run HDFC cooperative bordering the Mount Morris Park Historic District. Monthly maintenance (including heat and hot water) is a very affordable $350/month. This is a Housing Development Fund Corporation (HDFC) building, subject to income and primary residence restrictions. <br><br>This lovely home is located a few steps from Harlems Restaurant Row, and close to the 2/3 and B/C subway lines. Shopping on 125th Street (including the new Trader Joes and Target) is just a short walk away. For recreation, the home is close to Mount Morris Park and within walking distance of Central Park.<br><br>This property is delivered vacant with all paperwork provided. Contact the listing brokerage, Harlem Lofts Inc., for your private viewing!<br><br>[*Please note that some photographs are from a previous listing]<br><br><br><br><br><br>
Home Features
- •Window Unit(s)
- •Radiant
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,165 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
Estimated Rebate for this Home
One-time rebate at closing
$2,475
Monthly savings impact
$7/mo
💡 Estimated at 1.5% of purchase price
The rebate is paid to you at closing and can help offset closing costs or other expenses.
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Price Analysis
Compare average listing prices and value metrics for 157 West 123rd Street against the surrounding Harlem market.
Average List Price
Price Per SqFt
15.28% Lower
than the Harlem price-per-sq-ft average
Units in this building are listed below the neighborhood average, potentially offering better value per square foot compared to surrounding properties.
Harlem
Overview of Harlem
Harlem is globally renowned as a center of Black culture, creativity, and resilience. Stretching across central Upper Manhattan, it is a vast and diverse area that encompasses several sub-neighborhoods. For those exploring Harlem Manhattan real estate, the neighborhood offers a powerful sense of place and history found nowhere else.
Living in Harlem, Manhattan is to live in a community with a heartbeat. From the jazz clubs of 125th Street to the quiet rows of Strivers' Row, it is vibrant and undergoing a massive renaissance. As a quintessential Manhattan NYC neighborhood, it combines beautiful brownstone architecture with a modern culinary and retail boom.
Real Estate & Housing Market
The market for homes for sale in Harlem is incredibly varied. You can find meticulously restored historic brownstones selling for millions, right alongside new construction luxury condos and affordable HDFC co-ops. The housing stock is some of the most beautiful in the city, characterized by wide boulevards and distinctive architecture.
Investment remains strong as new retail and office developments on 125th Street continue to reshape the economy. The area attracts a diverse mix of long-time residents, young professionals, and families seeking more space than they can afford in the Lower West Side.
Lifestyle & Community
The lifestyle in Harlem is soulful and social. The dining scene is legendary, from Sylvia's and Red Rooster to new trendy cafes. Cultural amenities are unmatched, with the Apollo Theater, the Studio Museum, and the Schomburg Center all within a few blocks.
Community pride is fierce. Block associations are active, and neighbors look out for one another. The stoop culture—sitting outside and chatting—is still very much alive here, making it feel warmer than the more anonymous downtown districts.
Transportation & Accessibility
Harlem is one of the best-connected neighborhoods in NYC. It is served by multiple express lines (2/3 on the west, 4/5 on the east, A/D in the middle). The 125th Street corridor is a major transit artery for buses and Metro-North, offering easy access to Westchester and Connecticut.
Getting downtown is fast—often 15-20 minutes to Midtown. The wide streets also make biking and driving relatively easier than in congested lower Manhattan.
Parks, Schools & Amenities
Residents are flanked by green space: Morningside Park to the west, Marcus Garvey Park in the center, and Central Park to the south. These parks are vital community hubs hosting jazz festivals, plays, and sports leagues.
Amenities have surged with the arrival of Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and major retail chains on 125th Street. It offers a suburban-level convenience within an urban setting.
Who This Neighborhood Is Best For
Harlem is best for culture seekers, families wanting brownstone living, and professionals who want express commutes. It is for anyone who wants to live in a neighborhood with a distinct, powerful identity.
