The 1893 Renaissance Revival townhouse in Harlem’s historic Strivers’ Row, once home to Bob Dylan, has sold for $2.8 million after nearly a year on the market, according to a report by 6sqft.
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The four-storey residence at 265 West 139th Street closed at a price below its asking price.
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Last summer, the sellers listed it on the market asking $3 million, then dropped the price to $2.75 million in January before finding a buyer.
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The well-preserved townhouse is on one of New York's most architecturally significant blocks.
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The 133-year-old structure is everything one would hope for in a historic residence.
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The Harlem townhouse was once owned by the legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
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The ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’ singer called this Manhattan residence home from 1986 until 2000, according to a report by the WSJ.
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The notoriously private artist maintained a low profile on Strivers' Row.
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He simply existed, like other residents on a block where privacy was part of the bargain.
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Originally built in 1893, the Harlem house was designed by the McKim, Mead & White firm.
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In 2000, he sold the townhouse for $560,000, according to 6sqft.
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New buyers and renovations
Pic credit: Chestnut Productions/Yuri Semenyuk for Sotheby’s International Realty
For the next decade, it passed through hands and listings.
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In 2018, retired attorney Isam Salah and former editor-in-chief of Elle magazine Elaina Richardson bought it for $3.17 million.
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But they were certainly reminded of it by the groups of tourists and curious passers-by.
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“Do you know Bob Dylan used to live in your house?” people sometimes asked, Salah told the outlet.
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And the couple would simply acknowledge, “Yes, we know.”
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Pic credit: Chestnut Productions/Yuri Semenyuk for Sotheby’s International Realty
After buying the townhouse, the couple made some renovations.
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Radiant heating was threaded through 19th-century floors.
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The kitchen was upgraded with modern appliances, while the vestibule retained its original tilework.
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Bathrooms were outfitted with marble and high-end fixtures.
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They added soundproof windows while still preserving the original woodwork.
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The Palladian windows stayed intact, and the four-foot-tall safe was reused as a bar.
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They wanted modern features such as central HVAC, radiant heating, CitiQuiet windows and mesh Wi-Fi to make it possible to live comfortably while still maintaining the original character.
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The home's beautiful architectural features, such as mouldings, pocket doors and galleries, remained untouched.
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They also rebuilt the rear terrace.
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The carport and garage also got an upgrade.
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They upgraded the amenities and kept the exteriors unchanged.
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What the new buyer gets
Pic credit: Chestnut Productions/Yuri Semenyuk for Sotheby’s International Realty
The historic townhouse sold for $2.8 million.
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Though it's slightly below asking, it reflects the demand for such homes.
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The new owners not only inherit a piece of Harlem’s history but also a carefully restored home with modern comforts.
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The four-storey townhouse has five bedrooms.
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The parlour floor stretches more than 50 feet of connected living and dining space, with 10-foot ceilings.
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The restored kitchen has premium appliances and is connected via a butler's pantry to a dining area framed by a trio of Palladian windows that pulls northern light across the original hardwoods.
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The two bedrooms on the third floor share a marble bathroom with radiant heated floors.
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There are three more bedrooms on the top floor, one of which has a magnificent view of 139th Street.
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Below ground is a sealed cellar that works as a laundry space, workbench room and storage area.
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The rebuilt rear terrace is perfect for entertaining, while a private carport and garage are an almost unheard-of convenience in Manhattan, along the residents-only alley.
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The Aporia
