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    281 Edgecombe Avenue, New York, NY 10031

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    Prewar multifamily building in Harlem with 49 residential apartments.

    Type:Multifamily
    Property size:
    58,596 SF
    Lot size:
    0.30 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $119/SF
    Added:
    Feb 17, 2026
    Days on Market:
    94
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 17 at 1:16 pm

    Property Features for 281 Edgecombe Avenue

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    58,596 SF
    Lot size
    0.30 Acres
    Property subtype
    Multifamily

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1920

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    Listing Contact
    Marco Lala
    Marco Lala

    Listing agent Marco Lala License #NY 30LA0846852

    Listing office RM Friedland

    Listing date Feb 17, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Elevator building featuring 49 generously sized apartments, averaging over 1,050 sq ft, ideal for long‑term family tenancy.
    • Located in Harlem's vibrant Sugar Hill, offering convenient access to transportation, shopping, dining, and recreation.
    • Recent facade and parapet wall restoration ensures structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.
    • Prewar construction showcases original architectural details like an arched steel and glass entrance, tiled lobby, and marble and steel staircases.
    • Modernized mechanical systems include a dual‑fuel boiler and computerized heat‑timer controls.
    • Laundry room available for resident use.

    Overview

    Located on Edgecombe Avenue in Harlem, New York, this elevatored, prewar multifamily property features forty-nine residential apartments. The six-story, semi-fireproof building totals approximately 58,600 square feet on a 12,900-square-foot R8A-zoned parcel. The property showcases early 20th-century construction with modernized mechanical systems. An arched steel and glass entrance leads into a tiled lobby and entranceway with original marble and steel staircases. The facade and parapet walls have been repointed and restored within the past two years, including a rebuilt eastside parapet with new stucco and flashing. The roof is a silver-coated rubber membrane in good condition. Mechanical features include a 1986 dual-fuel boiler operating primarily on natural gas with a 3,500-gallon above-ground #2 oil tank and computerized heat-timer controls. The building has circuit breaker electrical panels throughout, gas meters located in the basement, and a heat management computer system. The apartments average over 1,050 square feet per unit (estimated), and several have been fully gut renovated with modern finishes while maintaining prewar layouts. A laundry room is available for resident use. The property is situated within the Sugar Hill area of Harlem, offering convenient access to public transportation, neighborhood shopping, dining, and recreational amenities.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Husky Truck Moving Moving Company

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Gym & Fitness Center Grocery & Convenience Store

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    City
    New York
    County
    New York
    State
    New York
    Longitude
    -73.9433813
    Latitude
    40.8245399

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - Prewar multifamily building in Harlem with 49 residential apartments.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at 281 Edgecombe Avenue New York, NY.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $6,995,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Elevator building featuring 49 generously sized apartments, averaging over 1,050 sq ft, ideal for long‑term family tenancy.; Located in Harlem's vibrant Sugar Hill, offering convenient access to transportation, shopping, dining, and recreation.; Recent facade and parapet wall restoration ensures structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.
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