About this home

A Turn-of-the-Century Brownstone in East Harlem Since 1968, 475 East 115th Street has served as a convent for the Little Sisters of the Assumption, an order known for their transformative work in the community. Home to generations of sisters over the decades, the building carries a rich architectural and cultural history rarely found in East Harlem's residential stock. Zoned R7A (M3 use), this 20-foot-wide townhouse spans four floors plus a full basement - 5,300 square feet in all. A gracious stoop rises to a grand parlor-floor entrance, opening onto three expansive rooms. Upstairs, (14) bedrooms and (4) bathrooms, along with two kitchens and a dedicated laundry room, reflect the building's former use as a residence for the order - offering a rare, expansive layout with strong potential for renovation and reconfiguration to suit a new owner's vision. Whether envisioned as an investment property, a renovated private 1 or 2 family residence, or office space, 475 East 115th Street presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of East Harlem history.

Facts and features

Schools

• Isaac Newton Ms For Math And Science

  middle · 6-8 · 0.1 mi

  4

• Ps Ms 206 Jose Celso Barbosa

  elementary · 3-8 · 0.3 mi

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• Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics

  high · 9-12 · 0.1 mi

  8

• Our Lady Queen of Angels School

  elementary · PK-8 · 0.3 mi

• Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School

  elementary · K-3 · 0.0 mi

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• Renaissance School Of The Arts

  middle · 6-8 · 0.2 mi

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Price history

• Oct 31, 2026 · Price Changed$1,700,000
• Sep 22, 2026 · Listed$2,000,000

Where it is