Bob Dylan’s historic Harlem townhouse sells for $2.8M
Photo Credit: Chestnut Productions/Yuri Semenyuk for Sotheby’s International Realty. All others courtesy of Allyson Lubow for Sotheby’s International Realty.
A landmarked 1893 Harlem townhouse on Strivers’ Row that was once home to Bob Dylan has sold for $2.8 million after nearly a year on the market. The McKim Mead & White-designed residence at 265 West 139th Street was occupied by the legendary folk singer from 1996 to 2000, when he sold it for $560,000. The home hit the market for $3.7 million in 2017, as 6sqft previously reported, and then for $3 million last July. The five-bedroom home blends 132 years of cultural and architectural history on the iconic tree-lined block with modern upgrades suitable for the 21st-century homeowner.
Entry to the four-story townhouse begins with a landscaped street-level forecourt. A wood-paneled vestibule with intricate tilework leads into a 19-foot salon with period moldings, restored hardwood floors, and two staircases.
The salon flows into a large eat-in kitchen with a powder room, with the home’s terrace and private parking, located along Strivers’ Row’s coveted residents-only alley, nearby. The kitchen is well-appointed with premium appliances by Gaggenau, Sub-Zero, and Panasonic, and a nearby dining area with restored hardwood and glass cabinetry offers space for casual meals.
Directly off the kitchen is the rear terrace, which has been outfitted with new decking, integrated lighting, and ample space for outdoor entertaining. A garage—another rarity for Manhattan residences—provides an additional private parking space.
The parlor floor stretches more than 50 linear feet of connected living and dining space, boasting 10-foot ceilings and original details like pocket doors, decorative fireplaces, and a built-in gallery bench. A butler’s pantry with a wet bar links to the dining room, gallery, and kitchen via a back stair.
A Palladian window trio on one side of the dining room brings in northern light, while the south-facing living room windows frame views of the distinctive yellow brick and white limestone Colonial Revival homes designed by Clarence Luce and Bruce Price across the street.
The third floor hosts two oversized “co-primary” bedrooms, which share a renovated bath with custom marble, Waterworks fixtures, radiant heated floors, and a walk-in shower illuminated by a rooftop skylight.
Three more bedrooms are located on the top floor: a full-width room with southern-facing views over 139th Street, and two overlooking the terrace and carport. The top-floor bathroom features a soaking tub and glass-enclosed shower, also adorned with custom marble and Waterworks fixtures.
Below ground, a full-height sealed cellar offers laundry facilities, a workbench, and ample open storage. The home’s mechanical systems are also located on this level.
[Listing details: 265 West 139th Street at CityRealty]
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