303 West 116th Street South Harlem Mixed-Use with Retail
Pedigree & Upside Timeless prewar charm meets a blue-chip corridor. This five-story, mixed-use walk-up sits mid-block on West 116th Street one of Harlem's most dynamic east-west spines just steps from the B/C and minutes to Morningside Park, Columbia University, and the Frederick Douglass Blvd dining scene. The property totals 6,590 SF across 4 residential floor-throughs plus 1 ground-floor retail space, on a 20' x 100.92' lot with an approximate 20' x 63' footprint. Built 1910, the asset pairs historic brick character with durable income and everyday convenience. Retail that resonates. The street-level storefront was long home to LoLo's Seafood Shack, a beloved Harlem staple whose vivid façade and island-inspired vibe helped anchor block foot traffic for a decade (closed Feb 2024 at lease end). For an operator or investor, this is a proven F&B address with neighborhood follow-through-ready for a new concept. Investment fundamentals. The building's S4 classification (four family with one store) and five stories make for straightforward operations for owner-operators and private investors alike. Recent marketing materials note R7A/R8A mapping with a C1-4 commercial overlay, offering flexible, neighborhood-serving retail use and-subject to your architect/ZR review-potential future optimization. 2025-26 taxes ≈ $13,822. Transit & lifestyle magnets. With a TransitScore 100 and WalkScore 95, commuters, students, and local professionals move effortlessly; cafés, boutiques, and everyday services line 116th Street in both directions. The B/C station is effectively at the corner, with the 2/3 a short walk east. Upside (subject to approvals). Explore a set-back 6th-floor penthouse and reconfiguring the four oversized floor-throughs into ~8 large apartments (code-compliant egress/light & air, DOB approvals required). Highlights Use/Class: Mixed-use-4 residential + 1 retail (S4) Stories / Size: 5 stories • ≈6,590 SF (above grade) Bedrooms/Baths: 15 BR / 5 BA (confirm for accuracy before publishing) Lot / Footprint: 20' x 100.92' lot • ≈20' x 63' building footprint Zoning (per marketing): R7A / R8A; C1-4 overlay (verify on ZoLa/DOB) Taxes ('25-'26): ≈$13,822 Transit: B/C at 116th & FDB; 2/3 nearby; superb walkability Call to schedule your tour and see why West 116th remains one of Harlem's most resilient, high-visibility mixed-use corridors. Disclosure: Any references to a penthouse/6th floor or increased unit count are potential only and subject to NYC DOB approvals, zoning/FAR (R7A/R8A), MIH/MDL, structural review, and code-compliant egress/light & air. Buyer to independently verify
Property Details
7 Full Baths
6509 SF
2018 SF Lot
Built in 1910
5 Stories
Full Basement
Commercial Info
Active
$2,999,990
303 W 116th St, New York, NY 10026
15beds
6,590sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1910
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$455/sqft
$-- HOA
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