265 W 139th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

265 West 139th Street is a rare architectural offering—designed by Stanford White in 1893 and remarkably preserved, restored, and future-proofed over its 13 decades. This five-bedroom townhouse blends 19th-century craftsmanship with 21st-century upgrades: zoned central HVAC, radiant-heated bathrooms, CitiQuiet windows, and a private gated carport with a second parking space accessed via Strivers’ Row’s famed residents-only alley. Once home to Bob Dylan, the residence links 132 years of cultural and architectural history to the present, on one of Harlem’s most significant blocks. White’s design replaces the typical stoop with a dignified, at-grade entry, set behind a landscaped forecourt. A wood-paneled vestibule with original tilework opens to a 19-foot-wide living salon, leading to a large eat-in kitchen, powder room, and beyond to the terrace and private parking. Period moldings, restored hardwood floors, and two staircases—an elegant front stair and a switchback rear stair to the … read more …