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136 W 121st St #1
136 W 121st St #1, New York, NY 10027, USA

Monthly rent	$2,300
Beds	Studio
Baths	1
Sqft	500

Monthly rent	$2,300
Beds	Studio
Baths	1
Sqft	500

4 Days Ago

Highlights

Spacious apartment
Large living room
High ceilings
Extended breakfast bar

Location

136 W 121st St #1, New York, NY 10027, USA|Central Harlem

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Contact

Pedro Felix

Compass

(212) 369-1518

Property Overview

Charming and spacious apartment featuring a large living room and high ceilings, perfect for comfortable living and entertaining. The extended breakfast bar adds a modern touch, enhancing the functionality of the kitchen space. Ideal for those seeking a blend of style and convenience in a vibrant neighborhood.

Things you’ll love

Less expensive
More space
Covered parking

Great for

Social life
Eco living

Amenities for 136 W 121st St #1, Central Harlem

Apartment Amenities

Fireplace	Furnished
High Ceilings

Grounds

Garage Parking

Storage

Other

Two Rooms

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Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 136 W 121st St #1

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136 W 121st St #1, New York, NY 10027, USA

Sweet deal!

This listing is 15% below the median price for studio apartments in Central Harlem.

Property Status: Active Fully furnished ground-floor studio with a semi-private entrance situated on one of Harlem's finest historic streets. This spacious apartment, nearly 500 square feet, boasts a large living room highlighted by an original decorative fireplace. The expansive kitchen offers ample storage cabinets, high ceilings, and an extended breakfast bar. Sorry, no pets allowed. Copyright © 2025 My State MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Property highlights

How 136 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive: Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
More space: Studio is 500 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Covered parking: Garage, covered, or indoor parking is available at this address
Extra Storage: Upgraded in-unit features
Fireplace: Upgraded in-unit features available

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools: The nearest middle school is farther than 0.3 mile away
Greater distance from high schools: The nearest high school is farther than 0.4 mile away

Address details

Neighborhood	Central Harlem
Zip code	10027
Type	Apartment for rent

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Rent trends in Central Harlem

studio apartments at 136 W 121st St #1 cost about 15% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in New York.

Median rents as of Nov 15 2025.

Central Harlem

New York

A table of studio rental data trends in New York
Month	Median Rent
December 2023	$3,429
January 2024	$3,400
February 2024	$3,475
March 2024	$3,493
April 2024	$3,547
May 2024	$3,546
June 2024	$3,635
July 2024	$3,691
August 2024	$3,698
September 2024	$3,674
October 2024	$3,625
November 2024	$3,532
December 2024	$3,527
January 2025	$3,569
February 2025	$3,563
March 2025	$3,643
April 2025	$3,747
May 2025	$3,800
June 2025	$3,772
July 2025	$3,757
August 2025	$3,791
September 2025	$3,807
October 2025	$3,812
November 2025	$3,800

A table of studio rental data trends in Central Harlem
Month	Median Rent
December 2023	$2,087
January 2024	$2,092
February 2024	$2,085
March 2024	$2,085
April 2024	$2,085
May 2024	$2,085
June 2024	$2,095
July 2024	$2,157
August 2024	$2,176
September 2024	$2,131
October 2024	$2,318
November 2024	$2,172
December 2024	$2,076
January 2025	$1,992
February 2025	$2,208
March 2025	$2,492
April 2025	$2,323
May 2025	$2,670
June 2025	$2,618
July 2025	$2,645
August 2025	$2,657
September 2025	$2,624
October 2025	$2,677
November 2025	$2,698

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 136 W 121st St, New York, NY.
			Bath
3 months ago	$2,300	Studio	1 bath
9 years ago	$9,500	5 bed	2.5 bath
9 years ago	$9,500	5 bed	2.5 bath
9 years ago	$9,500	6 bed	2.5 bath
12 years ago	$1,500	Studio	1 bath

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Neighborhood

Central Harlem | New York, NY

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE

Lively and energetic

You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.

Getting around New York near 136 W 121st St #1

Walking

10/10

No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

3/10

Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

Cycling

8/10

Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

10/10

Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 136 W 121st St #1, New York

Groceries

10/10

At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

10/10

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

8/10

Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

9/10

Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

6/10

Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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136 West 121st Street, New York, NY

136 West 121st Street New York, NY

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5 Beds

2.5 Baths

4,500 sqft

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Occupied

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2.5 Baths

4,500 sqft

$9,500

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Listed by John McGuinness

Days on market: 3494

136 West 121st Street is an enormous 20-foot wide brownstone property located on one of the best blocks in West Harlem's Mount Morris Historic District. The home comprises of five (5) different levels. Each level has central-air and central heat. There is also a video intercom system and the home is wired for ADT.The top floor has three bedrooms: one enormous bedroom on the south side of the house and two side-by-side bedrooms on the north side of the house. These three bedrooms share a large bathroom which has a free standing tub as well as a large stand up shower and double sinks.The next level down is the master bedroom and master bathroom which face south toward the back of the property for peace and quiet and privacy. The master bedroom has a double wall-of-closets that one can pass-through connect the master bedroom with the front facing room which measures at least 18 feet wide and includes a working gas fireplace as well as built-in book shelves. This room can make the perfect den or home office!On the parlor level, there is a large living room with a working wood burning fireplace. The living room can be sectioned off by sliding doors which enter into your huge dining room with tons of more built-in storage. The dining room can easily accommodate a table to fit 10-12 guests and also includes a separate dishwasher.The kitchen is also located on the parlor level, towards the back, and features a sub-zero fridge and viking stove top with ventilation to the outside.Outside, a large deck with a staircase that continues down to the back garden which has planters for you to use as your personal garden. The garden is also south-facing and gets plenty of sun -- unless you catch some shade under the neighboring trees.On the ground level, this home has another bedroom / guestroom as well as another office. Down even further is the 5th level, the sub-basement, which is used mainly for storage as well as an area where the washer/dryer is located.Approximately 4,500 square feet in total, this home will be available starting mid-April 2016. Please inquire for more details. HarlemProperties1021