159 E 117th St, New York, NY 10035
OFF MARKET

159 E 117th St
New York, NY 10035

East Harlem
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,300 sqft

$2,221,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,336/mo*
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$2,221,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,336/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,300 sqft

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Description

Situated just 1 1/2 blocks from the subway, this fully renovated 3 family townhouse is one of the best values on the market in the entire area. The ground floor enters into a duplex apartment with living room, dining room and back yard access with 2 half baths and one full and laundry in the basement. The 3rd and 4th floor units are floorthrough separate apartments with open kitchens and ample closet space. Each unit is separately metered with great rental revenue potential. This home is located in a vibrant community with easy access to shopping, restaurants and parks. Please note the house must be owner-occupied in one of the units and purchaser cannot exceed 165% of the HUD's median income.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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Home Details for 159 E 117th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3
Interior Details
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Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1890Year Updated: 2007
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Community

Units in Building: 3

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3300 sqft

Price History for 159 E 117th St

DatePriceEventSource
06/17/2013$1,208,257Sold
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12/22/2012$999,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/05/2012$999,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/11/2012$999,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/04/1999$385,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$5,933
Assessment$2,126,000
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Comparable Sales for 159 E 117th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
336 E 116th St, New York, NY
0.29
Multi-Family Home
$1,800,000
06/16/25
4
3.5
3,332
321 E 116th St, New York, NY
0.26
Multi-Family Home
$1,000,000
09/11/25
6
4
3,626
341 E 116th St, New York, NY
0.29
Multi-Family Home
$1,800,000
07/09/25
6
6
4,625
329 E 118th St, New York, NY
0.28
Multi-Family Home
$1,144,834
07/17/25
9
4
3,252
245 W 123rd St, New York, NY
0.85
Multi-Family Home
$1,260,000
02/23/26
6
4
3,600
255 W 113th St, New York, NY
0.81
Multi-Family Home
$1,450,000
12/30/25
5
5.5
3,600
2068 5th Ave #1, New York, NY
0.62
Multi-Family Home
$1,700,000
04/29/26
3
3
1,920
103 W 122nd St, New York, NY
0.60
Multi-Family Home
$2,825,000
01/22/26
2
3
4,230
106 W 116th St #2A, New York, NY
0.56
Multi-Family Home
$950,000
02/13/26
2
2
1,137
62 E 131st St, New York, NY
0.69
Multi-Family Home
$1,776,750
04/08/26
6
5.5
6,013

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Neighborhood Overview

East Harlem
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What Locals Say about East Harlem

At least 972 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 90 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 70 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 62 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 50 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 39 % Say there are community events

  • 29 % Say it's quiet

  • 28 % Say car is needed

  • 28 % Say parking is easy

  • 27 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 24 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Estyledsl
    "Like: plenty of dogs to keep your dog engaged and socialized. Dislike: most dog owners do not pick up after their dogs. Occasionally may encounter an aggressive dog. Make sure your dog is leashed at all times. Building owners do not put down dog friendly ice melt. "
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  • Rene Roman
    "In the summertime every year, we have the Italian festival the church and the neighborhood also has a yearly festival with the mother Saint. We also have carnivals so they block off the streets so the kids can come and enjoy themselves as well as the family people come from all over to enjoy the festivities and the neighborhood The streets are closed. There is a lot of cops in the neighborhood to make the area safe during the festivities and some move the festivities to Jefferson Park, which is only two blocks away. The neighborhood is changing for the better and it’s growing. it is a safe neighborhood to live. The people are always smiling very polite supermarkets and family owned. Restaurants are very lively at night time. The food is great. Everything is close by the transit MTA and the neighborhood is really quiet at night. nice place to live great neighborhood. what I also love about is that no one hangs out in front of the buildings no one is cooking out. The building is a very quiet. Everyone is respectful to each other’s neighbors because it’s a working community. and for the past couple of years, the neighborhood has been really safe and you can always find parking in the street whether it’s in your neighborhood on the same block or whether it’s on another avenue or even two blocks away the neighborhood is safe to walk to and from. I was born in this neighborhood. I grew up in this neighborhood and when I left, I ended up coming back and as of today, I am still looking for an apartment in this neighborhood. My work is in the city so I decided to come back to the neighborhood and enjoy and remember what I used to see when I was a kid."
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  • Hallie Nelson
    "Tons of poop on sidewalk in east Harlem but people are friendly and there are lots of dogs. Most dogs are friendly "
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  • Adam Manning
    "Family day The dog park Play area for kids Pools for families to cool off in during the summer 24/7 delis "
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  • Luis Ruiz
    "Stay home and leave when necessary. There is no need to make any type of acquatances in these parts of town. "
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  • G M Rakibul Hasan
    "Isn’t not a good area to live in. People use traffic cone for holding parking spaces. Loud music and noise during weekday and weekends as well . "
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  • Josemanuelramireznyc
    "All Latin celebrations bring multicultural experiences, food, art, culture in general, East Harlem is a great place to live and enjoy the City in a more intense way"
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  • Odoccadk
    "The summer parties and salsa lessons at La Marketa are a wonderful way to get together with people from the neighborhood."
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  • Miguel Benitez
    "There’s other people with dogs and you can let the dogs play. It’s a clean area and pet friendly. Lots of space to walk you pets"
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  • Trulia User
    "Popular area for dog walkers People don’t always pick up after there dogs. Not always a safe area, just like anywhere you have to watch your back."
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  • Trulia User
    "Be careful! A lot of homeless and poor police patrolling. After the pandemic its been forgotten and the crime has rised so bad"
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  • Trulia User
    "Heavy traffic. No place to park. Too many people around. Noise level increased with the constructions. Restricted areas for construction that are lasting over decades without an end. Prices of restaurants and markets are in an all-time high. Cost of living took off to the roof!"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a decent amount of dogs parks near by, private ones, one small park and also Central Park. Easy to make dog friends "
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is good if you are a fan of the Puerto Rican Parade festivals and small carnivals. also there is Thomas Jefferson Park and poll for the kids"
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation and the commute to downtown is take them care"
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  • Trulia User
    "I liked because it's a good area to live, people it's nice there is so istoric buildings, I like the appolo teatre, the metro nort ant the subway ."
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  • Trulia User
    "I live in this neighborhood for 5 years it's a mixture of cultures and a lot of respect some parts are better than others but that's the city of New York some things never change"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s nice quiet nothing happens much around here and it’s safe enough for me to take a walk outside with my toddler "
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  • Trulia User
    "the best events are in the summer time, once the talk comes there is nothing to do within the community"
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  • Trulia User
    "Its one of the best places i have lived in its also safe environment its close to everything u got schools hospitals market near by and more "
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in areas like this on and off. There are a lot of schools and merchants selling their goods. It is a great place to live."
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  • Trulia User
    "the best thing about this neighborhood it has a great diversity of food with in walking distance. i lived in & out of this are since i was a lil boy, the food is the onlu thing i loved about it."
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  • Trulia User
    "The commute is rough on the train station. I also do not feel safe traveling on it late at night. I feel like I need a weapon when it gets dark. "
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  • Trulia User
    "We have everything you could possible need within a 3 block radius. There are also some of the best restaurants in the city here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived in this area all my life. it's gotten better over the years. streets could be cleaner but I have seen worse in other areas. I feel safe having lived in the area all my life but I always keep my guard up cuz ya never know. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a very ethnically diverse neighborhood and still a cheap area to live but it can also be loud and dirty at times but it is safe for the most part. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog owners would be fine in this neighborhood. There are parks nearby and no one cares if you have a dog or not. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Many levels of public transportation MTA Subways, busses and Metro North Trains within 3-5 minute walking distance."
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  • Trulia User
    "Family n friends are it the best place to live and go shopping and have children go to school in the neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "People look out for each other and take care of each other. There are often community events happening nearby - in parks, school yards, and gardens - where neighbors come together for a shared purpose or celebration. I have lived here for 17+ years and absolutely love it. "
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  • Trulia User
    "plenty of places to walk your dog. tons of parks. central park is probably the best place for dog walking "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nothing is unique in this area. You can’t even walk outside without smelling someone else smoking. Besides that the only good thing is neighbors do mind their business so you don’t worry much about noise complaints "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for twenty years and I love it. Very friendly community. You know your neighbors and support each other."
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  • Trulia User
    "Tons of great parks and things to do for kids! public pool and playground is clutch! Really one of my favorite parts in New York. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighbourhood is ok but you have to be aware of your surroundings if you are really new to the area, the parks are clean it’s a dog heaven if you have a pet "
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  • Trulia User
    "there are dogs off leash very often. untrained and unruly. little tiny women walk dogs bigger than them with no discipline."
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  • Trulia User
    "Puerto Rican day parade,the 4th of July,thanksgiving,Easter, Christmas and every other event the neighborhood be having "
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  • Trulia User
    "Get home before dark and loud music is played and have packages delivered on days you’re home and good parks to go to are at 124 towards west side"
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  • Ragnag S.
    "Safety for their Kids, Schools Playgrounds parks hospitals specially Churches that will teach them real love and forgiveness "
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  • Margarita .
    "The neighborhood may not be the safest or cleanest of them all but the housing is affordable. There are stores on almost every corner and many super markets. You are close to the 6 train line and a few different buses like the M115 and BX99. You are close by the FDR highway so parking can sometimes be hard to find if you own a vehicle that is. But overall even though this place may not be ideal for you it’s a place to stay until you are able to afford for another place of your choice."
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159 E 117th St, New York, NY 10035 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,300 sqft multi-family built in 1890. 159 E 117th St is located in East Harlem, New York. This property is not currently available for sale. 159 E 117th St was last sold on Jun 17, 2013 for $1,208,257. The current Trulia Estimate for 159 E 117th St is $2,221,400.