Bob Dylan's former Harlem townhouse at 265 West 139th Street sold for $2.8 million on May 28, 2024, closing a year‑long listing that began at $3 million. The four‑storey Renaissance‑Revival building sits on Strivers' Row, Manhattan's most architecturally significant block. Built in 1893 by McKim, Mead & White, the townhouse boasts 4,500 square feet of preserved original detailing.
Dylan occupied the home from 1986 to 2000, then sold it for $560,000, according to 6sqft. The property changed hands again in 2018 when attorney Isam Salah and former Elle editor Elaina Richardson purchased it for $3.17 million.
Salah and Richardson overhauled the townhouse, installing radiant heating, a modern kitchen, sound‑proof windows, and preserving original woodwork and Palladian windows. The renovations also included a rebuilt rear terrace, a private carport, and upgraded amenities.
The property closed at $2.8 million, slightly below its final listing price, reflecting robust demand for historic luxury homes in Harlem. The sale is the latest in a wave of high‑price transactions on Strivers' Row.
The transaction will be recorded with the New York City Department of Buildings on June 1, 2024, and the new owners are expected to maintain the building's historic character.