--- title: "642 West 138th Street, New York City, NY 10031" description: "642 West 138th Street, New York City, NY 10031 — Townhouse in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY. Listing Price $1,950,000. 4 bed, 3 bath, 660 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $29,250 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10031/642-west-138th-street-ny-10031" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" dateModified: "2026-09-02T18:39:22.006Z" status: "Active" --- # 642 West 138th Street, New York City, NY 10031 Townhouse in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY Courtesy of Serhant Last updated: September 2, 2026, 2:39 PM ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $1,950,000 - **Beds**: 4 - **Baths**: 3 - **Sqft**: 660 - **Monthly Taxes**: $435 / mo - **Price per Sqft**: $2,955 - **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible ## The Private Brokerage Advantage As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction. - **Contract Purchase Price**: $1,950,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$29,250* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $1,920,750 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $29,250 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.* [Request a private tour](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) · [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) ## Photos (10) ![642 West 138th Street, New York City, NY 10031 — photo 1 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/5ab4ce4c-e603-45f1-8552-c11b6076f233.jpg) ![642 West 138th Street, New York City, NY 10031 — photo 2 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/fb1a824a-8a10-4c0c-a1bf-877928cf820c.jpg) ![642 West 138th Street, New York City, NY 10031 — photo 3 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/cd629c8b-93f2-4d89-922d-03455975d634.jpg) ![642 West 138th Street, New York City, NY 10031 — photo 4 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/9610942c-56e7-40ec-bcb1-47c0bf840946.jpg) ![642 West 138th Street, New York City, NY 10031 — photo 5 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/e078e4e2-ceb4-425b-ada9-37800b405206.jpg) ![642 West 138th Street, New York City, NY 10031 — photo 6 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/e13b834a-c6af-4628-a489-0602666d5314.jpg) ![642 West 138th Street, New York City, NY 10031 — photo 7 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/b06874a3-4d3d-46f1-8943-879554157ec9.jpg) ![642 West 138th Street, New York City, NY 10031 — photo 8 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/02bc62d6-7d80-4e23-a2c8-1e4f18cb6042.jpg) ![642 West 138th Street, New York City, NY 10031 — photo 9 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/e2042cdb-adc8-4146-b0cf-d898c11eef42.jpg) ![642 West 138th Street, New York City, NY 10031 — photo 10 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/6bbd99ae-92c2-4700-a95c-9917c62ee352.jpg) ## Property Overview 642 West 138th Street presents a rare opportunity to own a classic Harlem townhouse on a picturesque, tree lined block between Broadway and Riverside Drive in the heart of Hamilton Heights. Built in 1901, this well maintained single family townhouse is currently configured with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a dedicated home office, offering a flexible layout for modern living. The property also provides the option to convert to a two family configuration, giving future owners additional flexibility for rental income, multigenerational living, or a separate guest residence. One of the property's most compelling features is its long term development potential. With a maximum buildable area of approximately 7,885 square feet, there is an opportunity to substantially increase the existing footprint. Located outside of a historic district, the property also offers greater freedom to reimagine and customize the exterior, subject to applicable zoning and building approvals. The home is fully electric and benefits from exceptionally low annual property taxes of under $6,000, an increasingly rare advantage for a Manhattan townhouse. The location combines residential charm with exceptional accessibility. The 1 train at 137th Street City College is just one block away, providing a convenient commute to Midtown and throughout Manhattan. Riverside Park and Riverbank State Park are nearby, offering waterfront paths, green space, recreation, and access to the Hudson River. The surrounding neighborhood continues to benefit from major institutional anchors, including Columbia University's expanding Manhattanville campus, The City College of New York, and NewYork Presbyterian Hospital. Whether you're looking for a spacious primary residence, the flexibility of a two family home, or a townhouse with meaningful expansion potential, 642 West 138th Street offers a unique combination of location, versatility, low carrying costs, and future upside in one of Hamilton Heights' most desirable residential pockets. ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Single Family Residence - **Beds**: 4 - **Baths**: 3 - **Rooms**: 7 - **Sqft**: 660 sqft - **Stories**: 1 - **Year Built**: 1901 - **Price per Sqft**: $2,955 - **Monthly Taxes**: $435 / mo - **Listed On**: Sep 2, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 1 Days ### Residence Features - Central Air - Washer Hookup - In Unit - Garden - Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft - Smoke Free - Washer Dryer Allowed ## Sales Evidence ### How this price compares The median closed price for comparable house sales in Hamilton Heights is $2,195,000, based on 11 sales between February 2022 and July 2026. This home is asking $1,950,000, $245,000 below that median. The middle half of those sales closed between $1,780,000 and $2,525,000. - **Median closed price**: $2,195,000 - **Middle half**: $1,780,000 – $2,525,000 - **Based on**: 11 house sales in Hamilton Heights - **Period**: February 2022 – July 2026 - **Median $/ft²**: $504/ft² Across the 6 of these sales with a published asking price, the median closed at 92.3% of what it originally asked. 100% of them closed below the original ask. A house is not part of a building of comparable apartments, so this benchmark is drawn from house sales across Hamilton Heights. Apartment sales are excluded from it entirely. ### How these sales were negotiated - **Sold vs original ask**: 92.3% of the original ask - **Closed below ask**: 100% of 6 sales - **Listed → in contract**: 208 days (about 30 weeks) - **In contract → closed**: 52 days (about 7 weeks) Across the 6 of these sales with a published asking price, the median closed at 92.3% of what it originally asked. 100% of them closed below the original ask. Half of these homes were in contract within 208 days (about 30 weeks) of coming to market, based on the 7 with a recorded listing date. Once a deal was agreed, closing took a further 52 days (about 7 weeks), based on the 8 with both dates recorded. 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. Based on 11 house sales in Hamilton Heights, February 2022 – July 2026. Each figure counts only the sales that recorded the dates it needs, which is why the denominators differ. 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 642 West 138TH Street](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/642-west-138th-street) ## About The Building ### 642 West 138th Street 642 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10031 A Townhouse in the neighborhood built in 1901. - **Year Built**: 1901 - **Total Units**: 1 - **Floors**: 1 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/642-west-138th-street) ### Available Residences — For Sale (1) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [N/A](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10031/642-west-138th-street-ny-10031) | 4 | 3 | 660 sqft | $2,955 | $1,950,000 | Serhant | Sep 2, 2026 | 1 days | ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$10,295 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($390,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $9,860 - **Property Taxes**: $435 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. 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