Bob Dylan’s Former Harlem Townhouse on Historic Strivers’ Row Comes to Market

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A Harlem, New York townhouse with a rich history just hit the market for $3 million. Designed over 130 years ago in 1891 by renowned architect Stanford White, who created the Washington Square Arch downtown the same year, and the former home of Bob Dylan, this townhouse is chock-full of architectural and cultural history.

The listing sits on Strivers’ Row, a charming area on 138th and 139th Street that holds many significant residences. It is known for being home to many black artists and professionals in the 1920s, during the Harlem Renaissance. Much later, singer/songwriter Bob Dylan resided at this address in the ’80s and ’90s for 14 years until 2000 (he also had another NYC townhouse in Midtown until 2005). Perhaps the “Like a Rolling Stone” singer was attracted to the privacy provided by Strivers’ Row’s famous residents-only alleyway, secured by motorized gates on each end.

The five-bedroom home itself has much to admire as well. It boasts a landscaped and gated forecourt and an at-grade entry instead of the typical stoop. Original tile work, period moldings, and decorative fireplaces remain, while tasteful updates like restored hardwood floors, new decking, and upgraded appliances bring the residence into the 21st century.

Stan Ponte of Sotheby’s International Realty holds the listing.