--- title: "231 West 148th Street #4J, New York City, NY 10039" description: "231 West 148th Street #4J, New York City, NY 10039 — Central Harlem, New York City, NY. Listing Price $559,000. In contract 6/16/2026. 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,018 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $8,385 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10039/231-west-148th-street-j-4J-ny-10039" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" dateModified: "2026-09-16T06:27:22.955Z" status: "Pending" --- # 231 West 148th Street #4J, New York City, NY 10039 Central Harlem, New York City, NY Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate Last updated: September 16, 2026, 2:27 AM ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $559,000 - **Status**: In contract 6/16/2026 In Contract/Lease Signed indicates an offer has been made and accepted by the seller/landlord, with the deal pending completion. - **Beds**: 2 - **Baths**: 1 - **Sqft**: 1,018 - **Common Charges**: $1,353 / mo - **Price per Sqft**: $549 - **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**: $559,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$8,385* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $550,615 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $8,385 — 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) ![231 West 148th Street #4J, New York City, NY 10039 — photo 1 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/a6b83d7a-18e9-43d6-a5ab-8f7152ade189.jpg) ![231 West 148th Street #4J, New York City, NY 10039 — photo 2 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/897e258c-cab2-410b-accb-e7ed733a1632.jpg) ![231 West 148th Street #4J, New York City, NY 10039 — photo 3 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/9149a6ed-11d5-426a-a413-2f3b648e76d2.jpg) ![231 West 148th Street #4J, New York City, NY 10039 — photo 4 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/9e40f5b5-48ab-48b2-a730-3e038b265ba9.jpg) ![231 West 148th Street #4J, New York City, NY 10039 — photo 5 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/8259c344-3241-43f8-8553-0eecfb5c6a91.jpg) ![231 West 148th Street #4J, New York City, NY 10039 — photo 6 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2c9ad9d4-d48c-4a3d-a02a-30c197a23854.jpg) ![231 West 148th Street #4J, New York City, NY 10039 — photo 7 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/f85405cb-2c43-44a8-95e3-62e5a2b28895.jpg) ![231 West 148th Street #4J, New York City, NY 10039 — photo 8 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/1d4f52bd-7fea-4641-a8b1-1198028a6561.jpg) ![231 West 148th Street #4J, New York City, NY 10039 — photo 9 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/03671a29-ec45-4d9c-a9c4-4a5c13d1e727.jpg) ![231 West 148th Street #4J, New York City, NY 10039 — photo 10 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/54b26e12-6d38-465c-9b7a-e4c312a0dab1.jpg) ## Property Overview OPEN HOUSES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. ADVANCE SCHEDULING IS REQUIRED. Spacious 5-Room Apartment with Flexible Layout & Multiple Exposures Located at 231 West 148th Street in Harlem , this spacious five-room home at The Washington offers a flexible layout, excellent light, and thoughtful upgrades within a well-established HDFC cooperative community. With north-east, north-west, and south-west exposures , the apartment enjoys natural light throughout the day along with strong cross-ventilation, creating a bright and comfortable living environment. The layout includes two generously sized, closeted bedrooms , a spacious and welcoming living room, a pass-through galley kitchen , and a windowed, closeted flex room that can easily function as a dining room, home office, den, or third sleeping area. This additional room adds long-term versatility and allows the home to adapt to changing needs over time. The apartment is well lit and well ventilated, with many light fixtures on dimmer switches and several three-way switches that allow lighting to be adjusted based on use and time of day. The living room is pre-wired with junction boxes for both a wall sconce and a ceiling fan, offering additional flexibility for layout and design. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances , accent lighting along the granite counters , an oversized sink with a dedicated filtered-water spout, and a built-in dish soap dispenser. The pass-through design keeps the space connected to the living area while maintaining separation. The windowed full bathroom has been updated with new fixtures, offering a clean and refreshed feel. Both bedrooms are well proportioned, and the primary bedroom includes upgraded closet doors . The apartment carries 154 shares , and the monthly maintenance of $1,197 includes heat, hot water, and cooking gas, with approximately 39 percent of the maintenance tax deductible . Built in 1920 and converted to cooperative ownership in 2003 , The Washington is a professionally managed, pet-friendly cooperative . The buildings at 231 and 239 West 148th Street are internally connected and share amenities that include a live-in superintendent , two central laundry rooms, a fitness room, a children's playroom, a community room, bike storage, and additional storage. A key-access community garden is located adjacent to the building, and a pay public parking garage directly across the street adds everyday convenience. The building is subject to affordable housing income restrictions and follows a 250 percent Area Median Income (AMI) guideline . For 2026 , New York City's 250 percent AMI for households of one to four people ranges from approximately $283,000 up to a maximum of $400,000 . Bank financing of up to 90 percent is permitted , and gifts toward down payment or closing costs are accepted . There is no flip tax . As recommended by the cooperative, total monthly housing costs, including mortgage and maintenance, should not exceed 30 percent of gross monthly household income . Subletting is permitted after two years of residency, subject to board approval . Transportation is exceptionally convenient. The 3 train stops at 148th Street just down the block , while the A, B, C, and D trains are accessible at 145th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue , providing easy access to Midtown and Downtown Manhattan. Nearby bus service includes the M1, M7, M102, and M148 , offering reliable north-south connectivity. Set on a tree-lined block , the home is moments from Jackie Robinson Park , neighborhood cafés including Common Good Café , and everyday conveniences along West 145th Street such as Super Foodtown, New York Sports Club, Starbucks, and Duane Reade , along with a strong selection of nearby dining favorites including Bird in Hand, Briciola Harlem, Cucina Italian Tavern, The Handpulled Noodle, The Edge Harlem, Benyam, Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails , and the iconic Charles Pan-Fried Chicken . This residence offers space, flexibility, and long-term value within a thoughtfully maintained cooperative. ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Co-op - **Beds**: 2 - **Baths**: 1 - **Rooms**: 6 - **Sqft**: 1,018 sqft - **Stories**: 5 - **Year Built**: 1920 - **Price per Sqft**: $549 - **Common Charges**: $1,353 / Monthly - **Listed On**: Jan 17, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 243 Days ### Residence Features - Wall Unit(s) - Building Other - High Ceilings - Dishwasher - City ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$4,180 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($111,800), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $2,827 - **Common Charges**: $1,353 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender. ## Sales and market data ### Recent sales One apartment at THE WASHINGTON has a recorded sale since September 2021, the most recent for $540,000 in June 2024. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices. | Unit | Beds | Sold Price | Sold | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2A (Apartment) | 2 | $540,000 | June 17, 2024 | City record · MLS | 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 - **This home**: $559,000 - **Median sold price**: $425,000 - **Difference**: +$134,000 (+31.5%) - **This home, $/ft²**: $549 - **Comparable sales**: 11 - **Sales from**: September 2024 – July 2026 - **Middle half of those sales**: $326,500 – $556,000 Based on co-op two-bedroom sales in Central Harlem. Square footage is recorded for only 1 of these 11 sales (9%), so no price per square foot is shown for this group. Co-op sales rarely carry a floor area, and a figure drawn from a handful of them would not describe the rest. This building has not had enough comparable sales of its own in the period to support a median, so the benchmark is drawn from Central Harlem instead. ### How these sales were negotiated - **Sale-to-list price**: 96.4% (10 sales) - **Sold below asking**: 60% (10 sales) - **Typical time to find a buyer**: 136 days (10 sales) - **Typical time to close**: 66 days (10 sales) Based on co-op two-bedroom sales in Central Harlem 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. Sales data through July 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 THE WASHINGTON](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/the-washington) ## Price and Property History for 231 West 148TH Street, Unit 4J Review the recorded listing activity for 231 West 148TH Street, Unit 4J, including asking-price changes and prior market dates. - **Latest price change**: Reduced by $10,000, or 1.8%, on May 21, 2026 - **Originally listed**: January 17, 2026 at $634,800 - **Entered contract**: June 16, 2026 | Date | Price | Listing event | | --- | --- | --- | | June 16, 2026 | $559,000 | Entered contract | | May 21, 2026 | $559,000 | Asking price reduced by $10,000, or 1.8% | | January 17, 2026 | $634,800 | Listed for sale by Douglas Elliman Real Estate | ## Property Taxes This apartment is part of a co-op that is taxed as one lot shared across 15 apartments. The corporation’s 2026 property tax bill was $26,071 for the whole building. Shareholders cover it through their monthly maintenance rather than a separate bill for this unit. [See the full property tax history for THE WASHINGTON](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/the-washington) [How we source and calculate NYC property tax data](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/nyc-property-tax-data-methodology) ## About The Building ### THE WASHINGTON Central Harlem · Duplex 239 West 148th Street, New York, NY 10031 A building in Central Harlem, currently featuring 4 active listings. - **Year Built**: 1920 - **Active Units**: 4 - **Floors**: 5 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/the-washington) ### Available Residences — For Sale (5) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [4K](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10039/231-west-148th-street-4k-ny-10039) | 1 | 1 | — | — | $455,000 (-5.0%) | Compass | Apr 18, 2026 | 152 days | | [4C](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10031/239-west-148th-street-4c-ny-10031) | 1 | 1 | — | — | $480,000 (-3.0%) | Bank Neary Inc | May 1, 2026 | 139 days | | [4I](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10039/231-west-148th-street-4i-ny-10039) | 1 | 1 | — | — | $460,000 (-3.2%) | Bank Neary Inc | May 1, 2026 | 139 days | | [2L](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10039/231-west-148th-street-2l-ny-10039) | 3 | 2 | — | — | $550,000 | Compass | Jul 24, 2026 | 55 days | | [4J](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10039/231-west-148th-street-j-4J-ny-10039) | 2 | 1 | 1,018 sqft | $549 | $559,000 (-1.8%) — In contract | Douglas Elliman Real Estate | Jan 17, 2026 | 243 days | ## Central Harlem Overview of Central Harlem [Explore Central Harlem](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/central-harlem) · [All Neighborhoods](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods) ### Nearby Central Harlem - [Morningside Heights real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/morningside-heights) - [East Harlem real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/east-harlem) ## Related Links - [THE WASHINGTON — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/the-washington) - [Central Harlem neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/central-harlem) - [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share and closing costs](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) - [Contact Régis Roumila](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) --- > RLS IDX Data display by Real Estate Rebate Team. 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