128 WEST 138 STREET · #3H
Description
Welcome to 128 W 138th St, also known as Holstein Court. Built in 1929 and first known as Liberty Hall, it was later acquired and developed as a residential building by Casper Holstein, a legendary Harlem gambling king and Harlem Renaissance philanthropist who was dubbed "Harlem's Favorite Hero" by the NY Times for his many generous contributions to artistic and educational causes, in New York and the world beyond. Today, Holstein Court is an excellently managed, maintained and financially sound HDFC co-operative, with a live-in super, renovated elevator and laundry room, and an elegant lobby and outdoor community courtyard. Apartment 3-H is a corner apartment, facing north and west, with excellent light, neighborhood and skyline views. Fully renovated, it's a comfortable and livable space, featuring a windowed eat-in kitchen, a windowed bathroom with shower, a queen-sized bedroom, a gallery-style entryway, and a living room facing a neighborhood park. Located next-door to the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church, Holstein Court is in easy walking distance to St. Nicholas Park, City College, the B,C and 2,3 subways, Harlem Hospital, the Schomburg Center, the Harlem YMCA fitness center, and iconic Harlem favorites like Red Rooster, Ponty Bistro, Harlem Hops, and the 125th shopping corridor, as well. Due to its HDFC designation, Holstein Court is subject to 120% AMI income restrictions and must be your primary residence. 2025 income caps are $136,080 for one person, $155,520 for two. With a low current maintenance of $683.11, no current assessments, and healthy financials, Apt. 3-H is an excellent choice for convenient, affordable, and cosmopolitan Manhattan living - in a low-density, historic Uptown neighborhood, with easy and quick access to it all!
Price history
Every list / cut / contract / sold event we've recorded.
- listedJun 5, 2026$335K0.0%Listed by Brown Harris Stevens
- temporarily off marketApr 8, 2026$335K0.0%Temporarily off market
- listedMar 13, 2026$335K0.0%Listed by Brown Harris Stevens
- delistedMar 10, 2026$335K0.0%Delisted by Brown Harris Stevens
- price decreaseJul 3, 2025$335K-4.3%Price decreased 4%
- listedMay 19, 2025$350K+464.5%Listed by Brown Harris Stevens
- closingFeb 23, 2010$62KClosing record
In-building transactions
Every recorded deed (incl. private + sponsor) for this BBL - actual prices paid.
Open violations + recent permits
DOB / HPD signals for this BBL.
- A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Apr 29, 2026
- I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.Nov 17, 2025
- I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.Nov 15, 2023
- A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Mar 16, 2023
- B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 27, 2022 · apt 2E
- B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF FURNITURES AT FIRE DOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 27, 2022 · apt 2E
- B§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE CLEANSE AND DISINFECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AFTER REMOVING THE SOOT AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 27, 2022 · apt 2E
- A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Feb 16, 2022
- A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Apr 2, 2021
- BSECTION 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1D, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EASTJul 31, 2014 · apt 1D
- BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS .... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1D, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EASTJul 31, 2014 · apt 1D
- BSECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR ONE MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1D, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EASTJul 31, 2014 · apt 1D
- BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW COUNTER BALANCES TOP AND BOTTOM SASHES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1D, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EASTJul 23, 2014 · apt 1D
- ASECTION 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION STORAGE CLOSET CREATED IN DUMBWAITER SHAFT AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT WESTJan 19, 2011 · apt 4J
- OT-EARLY BIRD HOME IMPROVEME
- OT-EVOLUTION BUILDING AND DESIGN
- OT-BELLET CONSTRUCTION CO.IN
- OT-HIGH QUALITY CONSTRUCTION
- PL-M. SPINELLI PLB & HTG INC
- EQ-BRENMAC CONSTRUCTION INC
- MH-EVOLUTION BUILDING AND DESIGN
- OT-HIGH QUALITY CONSTRUCTION