




188 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY, 10026
About This Home
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!
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1887
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Quadruplex,Multi Family
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Features
- Original Details
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Steam
- Cooling features: None
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 017180072
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Special condition: None
Parking
- Parking features: None
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in New York County and New York
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $5,815 | $69,780 |
| Home Insurance * | $252 | $3,024 |
| Property Taxes | $461 | $5,532 |
| Electricity | $246 | $2,954 |
| Total | $6,774 | $81,288 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New York FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000 |
| 2023-11-10 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-08-07 | Listed for sale | $1,900,000 |
| 2022-05-26 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-04-20 | Listed for sale | $1,900,000 |
| 2020-05-20 | Listing removed | $2,399,000 |
| 2020-03-25 | Listed for sale | $2,399,000 |
