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555 Lenox Ave Apt 1A
Comps
Listing Notes
Welcome to 555 Lenox Avenue #1A, a spacious 2 bedroom /2.5 bathroom duplex + bonus room + private outdoor space in the heart of Harlem! This home features: - On the upstairs level: 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining room + kitchen - On the downstairs level: a huge approximately 500 square foot roomwith windows and outdoor access to use as you wish - plus another half bathroom - South-facing light (especially when the scaffolding comes down, scheduled for later this year), through high windows ensuring maximum light and privacy - Private outdoor space - Modern GE kitchen appliances - Dedicated and free storage unit and bike storage - Virtual doorman and package room Offered in pristine condition, this apartment feels even larger than its size thanks to its 11.5-foot tall ceilings, its many closets, and a layout that maximizes its space. The lowest price per square footage you can find, to offset the higher than usual common charges. All this, plus a massive common roof deck with postcard views of the Empire State Building, midtown Manhattan, City College, and more. Ride the elevator directly to the roof level to dine al fresco or enjoy sunset drinks. The 555 Lenox Avenue condo is located in the heart of Harlem - just blocks from neighborhood institutions and landmarks including Harlem Hospital, City College, the Schomburg Center, and less than one block from the beautiful Striver's Row and the St. Nicholas Historic District. With just a few short blocks to the 2/3 express subway line on 135 St, you can quickly travel to any part of New York - including just 20 minutes to Times Square and a short ride to Central Park and the new Davis Center, with a state-of-the-art pool, an ice rink, and multi-use turf field, including fitness and wellness activities, cultural events, and youth programs. Flexible showing availability - contact us to arrange a visit. Unfamiliar with the area? We'll take you on a guided tour! Note several of the photos are virtually-staged. The interior gross square footage is 1, 547 per the condominium's offering plan, and the apartment's outdoor space is approximate 354 square feet. Planned assessment of $367/month. Seller will assume responsibility for a significant portion.
Market Insights
$323/sqft vs a nearby median of $680/sqft.
- -53% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 1,547 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 6.4% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
- Days-on-market gravity−$14k −3.0%
- Transit access+$11k +2.5%
- Pre-war character+$11k +2.5%
Property Read
The asking price per square foot is below the nearby median, which can be worth a closer comp check.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 334 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Jun 12, 2025
- Photos
- 16 photos
- Property type
- condos
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- May 19, 2014 · $549,000
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1910
- Stories
- 5
- Total units
- 36
- Residential units
- 32
- Building area
- 25,676 sqft
- Lot size
- 7,500 sqft
- Land use
- Mixed residential and commercial buildings
- Building class
- RM
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
22 total recorded against the building
18 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: heat/hot water
Top complaint types in ZIP 10037
- HEAT/HOT WATER2,629
- UNSANITARY CONDITION922
- Noise - Residential777
- Illegal Parking655
- PLUMBING641
Recent DOB
- May 20, 2019V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · EVCAT5-NON-RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR PERIODIC INSPECTION/TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED
- Feb 24, 2017V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
- Feb 24, 2017V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
- Mar 31, 2014V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED
Recent HPD
- Dec 13, 2025Class B · § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPL...
- Dec 13, 2025Class C · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET IN THE EN...
- Dec 13, 2025Class A · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT APARTMENT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT PENTHOUSE F, 5th STORY, 2nd PENTHOUSE FROM SOUT...
- Dec 13, 2025Class B · § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS...
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