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title: "171 West 131st Street #PH16, New York City, NY 10027"
description: "171 West 131st Street #PH16, New York City, NY 10027 — Central Harlem, New York City, NY. Last Sold Price $1,050,000. Sold on 8/10/2026. 2 bed, 2 bath, 944 sqft"
url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10027/171-west-131st-street-ph16-ny-10027"
source: "Real Estate Rebate Team"
dateModified: "2026-08-25T15:55:50.861Z"
status: "Closed"
---

# 171 West 131st Street #PH16, New York City, NY 10027

Central Harlem, New York City, NY

Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Last updated: August 25, 2026, 11:55 AM

## At a Glance

- **Last Sold Price**: $1,050,000
- **Status**: Sold on 8/10/2026
- **Beds**: 2
- **Baths**: 2
- **Sqft**: 944
- **Common Charges**: $1,517 / mo
- **Price per Sqft**: $1,112
- **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible

This listing was successfully closed and is no longer active on the market.

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## Photos (10)

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## Property Overview

Penthouse Dream

 Perched on the top floor, this corner penthouse with 386 sq foot private terrace brings together light, space, and thoughtful design in a way that feels both elevated and effortless.

 Apartment PH16 is a true two-bedroom, two-bathroom home with north and west exposures, offering open skies, all-day natural light, and rare privacy with only three residences on the wing. Renovated in 2021 and meticulously maintained by its sole owner, it is completely move-in ready.

 The kitchen is built for both daily living and entertaining, featuring Viking appliances, a paneled Thermador refrigerator with ice maker, quartz countertops, a custom backsplash, and a large island with storage on both sides and bar seating. Modern pendant lighting completes the space.

 The living room is open and refined, highlighted by over nine-foot ceilings, warm hardwood floors, custom sconce lighting, and a built-in television niche.
 Both bedrooms are well separated for privacy and flexibility, complemented by custom closet systems and a deep hallway closet for added storage.
 Comfort is seamless with central air and heat, a two-zone climate system, and a full-size Electrolux vented washer and dryer.

 The oversized corner terrace truly sets this home apart, complete with lighting, electricity, landscaped planters, and green roof tiles. With outdoor dining and lounge furniture already in place, it serves as a turnkey extension of the living space.

 The Aurum itself is a full-service building boasting a modern, crisp lobby, two large elevators, impressive common areas, and thoughtfully designed hallways. Your amenity package includes a gorgeous penthouse-level gym, community room, roof deck with outdoor seating and built-in gas grills, plus convenient bike storage. Built in 2016, the building offers a 25 year tax abatement offering savings for years to come!

 Located off the vibrant 125th Street and Lenox Avenue corridor, you'll enjoy easy access to popular spots like Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Target, Red Rooster, Corner Social, Harlem Shake, Sylvia's, Marcus Garvey Park, New York Sports Club, Harlem Yoga, and more. With nearby 2/3 express trains, cross-town buses, and the M60 to LaGuardia, convenience is at your doorstep.

 Schedule your appointment today and make The Aurum your new home!

## Property Details

- **Property Type**: Condominium
- **Beds**: 2
- **Baths**: 2
- **Rooms**: 4
- **Sqft**: 944 sqft
- **Stories**: 7
- **Year Built**: 2015
- **Price per Sqft**: $1,112
- **Common Charges**: $1,517 / Monthly
- **Listed On**: Apr 30, 2026
- **Days on Market**: 145 Days

### Residence Features

- Building Other
- Building Roof Deck
- Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
- City

## Estimated Monthly Payment

**$6,826 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($210,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three.

- **Principal & Interest**: $5,309
- **Common Charges**: $1,517

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender.

## Sales and market data

### Recent sales

20 apartments at Aurum have recorded sales since September 2021, the most recent for $1,050,000 in August 2026. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices.

| Unit | Beds | Sq Ft | Sold Price | $/ft² | Sold | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| PH16 (Apartment) | 2 | 944 | $1,050,000 | $1,112/ft² | August 10, 2026 | MLS |
| 603 (Apartment) | 1 | 650 | $450,000 | $692/ft² | March 31, 2026 | City record · MLS |
| 604 (Apartment) | — | 635 | $499,999 | $787/ft² | March 10, 2026 | City record |
| 317 (Apartment) | 1 | 645 | $490,000 | $760/ft² | January 29, 2026 | City record |
| 620 (Apartment) | 1 | 611 | $590,000 | $966/ft² | December 5, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| 407 (Apartment) | 2 | 966 | $890,000 | $921/ft² | November 5, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| 203 (Apartment) | 1 | 650 | $660,000 | $1,015/ft² | December 12, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| PH9 (Apartment) | — | 856 | $799,000 | $933/ft² | October 15, 2024 | City record |
| 415 (Apartment) | 2 | 912 | $800,000 | $877/ft² | October 3, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 311 (Apartment) | 2 | 938 | $745,000 | $794/ft² | October 6, 2023 | City record |
| PH19 (Apartment) | Studio | 421 | $425,000 | $1,010/ft² | August 1, 2023 | City record |
| 314 (Apartment) | — | 649 | $625,000 | $963/ft² | July 28, 2023 | City record |
| 610 (Apartment) | 2 | 971 | $940,000 | $968/ft² | June 26, 2023 | City record · MLS |
| 610 (Apartment) | 2 | 971 | $940,000 | $968/ft² | June 26, 2023 | City record |
| 505 (Apartment) | 1 | 635 | $630,000 | $992/ft² | December 9, 2022 | City record · MLS |
| PH2 (Apartment) | 3 | 1,057 | $1,075,000 | $1,017/ft² | September 27, 2022 | City record · MLS |
| PH11 (Apartment) | 2 | 851 | $837,500 | $984/ft² | September 16, 2022 | City record · MLS |
| 321 (Apartment) | — | 851 | $413,604 | $486/ft² | February 24, 2022 | City record |
| 403 (Apartment) | — | 679 | $680,000 | $1,001/ft² | February 10, 2022 | City record |
| 307 (Apartment) | — | 965 | $885,000 | $917/ft² | January 10, 2022 | City record |

Every row is a recorded transaction, including ancillary spaces such as storage and staff rooms where they were sold separately. Those are excluded from the benchmark below.

### How this price compares

- **Last sold price**: $1,050,000
- **Median sold price**: $863,750
- **Difference**: +$186,250 (+21.6%)
- **Last sold, $/ft²**: $1,112
- **Median $/ft²**: $945
- **Comparable sales**: 6
- **Sales from**: September 2022 – November 2025
- **Middle half of those sales**: $809,375 – $927,500

Based on two-bedroom sales at Aurum.

### How these sales were negotiated

- **Sale-to-list price**: 98.7% (4 sales)
- **Sold below asking**: 75% (4 sales)
- **Typical time to find a buyer**: 62 days (4 sales)
- **Typical time to close**: 86 days (4 sales)

Based on two-bedroom sales at Aurum with the required listing and closing data. Sample sizes vary by metric.

These are two separate periods measured on different clocks — time to find a buyer, and time from agreed deal to closing. They are medians of different sets of sales and do not add together into a single "days on market" figure.

### Price trend

Median price per square foot, sales at Aurum

| Year | Median $/ft² | Sales |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2016 | $1,077/ft² | 40 |
| 2017 | $1,048/ft² | 57 |
| 2018 | $580/ft² | 8 |
| 2022 | $988/ft² | 6 |
| 2023 | $968/ft² | 5 |
| 2024 | $933/ft² | 3 (thin) |
| 2026 YTD | $760/ft² | 3 (thin) |

Based on recorded sales at Aurum. 2026 is year-to-date.

Years marked "thin" rest on fewer than 5 sales, where a single unusual apartment moves the median a long way. Read those points as the small samples they are rather than as the market turning.

Sales data through August 2026.

Sale prices are the consideration recorded with the City in ACRIS, and each sale is dated by the day the City recorded it. A closing date reported to the MLS typically falls one to two weeks earlier. Recorded sales describe what has already happened and are not an appraisal, a valuation, or an estimate of what this home will sell for.

[See every recorded sale at Aurum](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/aurum)

## Price and Property History for 171 West 131ST Street, Unit PH16

Review the recorded listing activity for 171 West 131ST Street, Unit PH16, including asking-price changes and prior market dates.

- **Latest price change**: Reduced by $45,000, or 4.1%, on August 25, 2026
- **Originally listed**: April 30, 2026 at $1,095,000
- **Last sold**: $1,050,000 on August 10, 2026

| Date | Price | Listing event |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 25, 2026 | $1,050,000 | Asking price reduced by $45,000, or 4.1% |
| August 10, 2026 | $1,050,000 | Sold |
| June 3, 2026 | $1,095,000 | Entered contract |
| April 30, 2026 | $1,095,000 | Listed for sale by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC |

## Property Tax History

Taxes at 171 West 131st Street #PH16 were $1,624 in 2026.

| Year | Tax Assessment | Land | Additions | Billable Value | Property Tax | Tax Rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 (FY 2026/27) | $96,462 | $9,658 | $86,804 | $96,462 | $1,624 | 12.5% (estimated) |
| 2025 (FY 2025/26) | $85,512 | $9,658 | $75,854 | $85,512 | $1,624 | 12.5% (estimated) |
| 2024 (FY 2024/25) | $80,431 | $9,658 | $70,773 | $80,431 | $1,624 | 12.5% |
| 2023 (FY 2023/24) | $78,515 | $9,658 | $68,857 | $78,515 | $1,625 | 12.502% |
| 2022 (FY 2022/23) | $78,340 | $9,658 | $68,682 | $78,340 | $1,594 | 12.267% |
| 2021 (FY 2021/22) | $76,624 | $9,658 | $66,966 | $76,624 | $1,590 | 12.235% |
| 2020 (FY 2020/21) | $86,146 | $9,658 | $76,488 | $86,146 | $1,594 | 12.267% |
| 2019 (FY 2019/20) | $82,139 | $9,658 | $72,481 | $75,626 | $1,621 | 12.473% |
| 2018 (FY 2018/19) | $74,904 | $9,658 | $65,246 | $73,938 | $1,639 | 12.612% |
| 2017 (FY 2017/18) | $73,697 | $9,658 | $64,039 | $72,817 | $1,653 | 12.719% |

The City has not published the official FY2026/27 and FY2025/26 tax rates yet. We calculated the tax for those years using the prior year’s rate, so treat them as an estimate rather than a figure the City has adopted. Every rate without the Estimated marker is the published one.

Tax Assessment is the assessed value on the City’s roll, and it is the figure other listing sites publish. It is not what the bill is calculated on. New York phases assessment changes in gradually for some tax classes, so the City bills the Billable Value shown beside it, less any exemption the owner holds. It usually trails the assessment, and it can sit above it for a few years after an assessment falls.

Figures are the New York City Department of Finance assessment roll for tax lot 1019161315. Assessed and billable values are determined by the City for tax purposes and are not an appraisal or an estimate of market value. Tax classes and rates are set annually and can change.

[How we source and calculate NYC property tax data](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/nyc-property-tax-data-methodology)

## About The Building

### Aurum

Central Harlem · Condominium

171 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027

A building in Central Harlem, currently featuring 3 active listings.

- **Year Built**: 2015
- **Active Units**: 3
- **Floors**: 7

[View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/aurum)

### Available Residences — For Sale (6)

| Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [309](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10027/171-west-131st-street-309-ny-10027) | 2 | 2 | — | — | $850,000 (-2.3%) | Douglas Elliman Real Estate | Nov 21, 2025 | 304 days |
| [607](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10027/171-west-131st-street-607-ny-10027) | 2 | 2 | 966 sqft | $895 | $865,000 | Corcoran Group | Aug 19, 2026 | 33 days |
| [411](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10027/171-west-131st-street-411-ny-10027) | 2 | 2 | 938 sqft | $916 | $859,000 | Compass | Sep 9, 2026 | 12 days |
| [317](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10027/171-west-131st-street-317-ny-10027) | 1 | 1 | 663 sqft | $739 | $490,000 (-2.0%) — In contract | Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | 356 days |
| [510](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10027/171-west-131st-street-510-ny-10027) | 2 | 2 | 971 sqft | $885 | $859,000 — In contract | Platinum Forbes Global Properties | Jun 26, 2026 | 87 days |
| [619](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10027/171-west-131st-street-619-ny-10027) | 1 | 1 | 777 sqft | $835 | $649,000 — In contract | ALTA Real Estate | Jul 10, 2026 | 73 days |

### Recently Sold (1)

| Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Sold Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Sold Date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [PH16](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10027/171-west-131st-street-ph16-ny-10027) | 2 | 2 | 944 sqft | $1,112 | $1,050,000 | Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC | Apr 30, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |

## Central Harlem

Overview of Central Harlem

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## Related Links

- [Aurum — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/aurum)
- [Central Harlem neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/central-harlem)
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