- Year built
- 2006
- Type
- Condominium
- Floors
- 12
- Amenities
- Attended lobby, landscaped courtyard, roof deck, playroom, laundry facilities and garage
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Leasing by owners
- Permitted with conditions
- Pied-à-terre
- Not permitted
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not stated
- Washer/dryer
- Not permitted
- Flip tax
- 1% of the purchase price, paid by the seller
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2008–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf, 2026 to date
- $906
- 7 sales
- Listing discount
- 2.7%
- Recorded sales
- 369
- On record
- 2008–2026
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Kalahari brings two substantial residential buildings, a landscaped interior courtyard and commercial space to a through-block site between West 115th and West 116th Streets. Its patterned brick elevations give the complex a recognizable street presence. The project was developed through HPD's Cornerstone program, which made city-owned land available for mixed-income housing.
Kalahari was developed with market-rate and income-restricted condominium homes; city records class every residence as a condominium unit. This page addresses the unrestricted market; the eligibility, occupancy and resale requirements attached to an income-restricted home need separate treatment.
Environmental design was part of the original construction. The structural engineer's project record identifies LEED certification, recycled materials and below-grade parking that reduces the amount of paved surface exposed to the sun. Roof planting and the courtyard add usable and planted outdoor area within a densely built block.
Architecture and unit composition
The development's two wings rise to 12 stories and occupy frontages on successive streets. The longer street elevation faces West 116th Street. Their arrangement creates apartments facing the street and homes looking into the interior courtyard, with different outlooks at the same floor level. A courtyard exposure and a street exposure should therefore be described separately when presenting an apartment here.
Frederic Schwartz Architects and GF55 designed the complex using a multicolored brick pattern. The structural system includes masonry walls, precast concrete floor planks and concrete transfer framing above a pile foundation. These are substantial masonry buildings with a repeated window rhythm and roof-level outdoor areas.
The residential mix includes studios and larger apartments with several bedrooms. The recorded transfers span compact homes and substantially larger residences, including top-floor properties. Interior size, the number of usable rooms and outdoor access give the building several distinct segments of inventory. Confirm the amount and ownership of any exterior space separately; a penthouse label alone doesn't settle it.
The ground-floor uses form part of the development's original mixed-use program. Commercial and residential tax lots coexist within the condominium. The city records four commercial lots in addition to the residential lots; their tax class and commercial benefit program differ from those applied to the homes.
Building operations
An attended lobby, playroom, laundry facilities and shared outdoor areas form the residential service package. Garage space sits below grade. The courtyard provides outdoor use within the block, while roof areas occupy the upper part of the complex. Availability and charges for parking or other separately allocated facilities are distinct from ownership of an apartment.
Two tax incentives appear in DOF records. The residential 421-a benefit began in 2010 with a 25-year term and remains active on the 2027 roll. A separate commercial ICIP/ICAP benefit began in 2008. The commercial incentive should not be described as an additional residential tax reduction.
The residential tax classification is Class 2. The designation does not give these apartments the assessment-growth caps associated with smaller Class 1 or Class 2A–2C properties. The 421-a benefit and the property's assessed value are separate parts of the carrying-cost calculation.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of October 2026. They are shown as published, item by item; no total is added because the total depends on the transaction. Deposits are listed apart from nonrefundable charges.
- Terms
- Equal to 1% of purchase price
- Rate
- 1% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
Purchase
9 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application FeeRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move In FeeConditionalRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 if not moving furniture and or within the building, $500 for others | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Working Capital Contribution | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount Two (2) month's common charges | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move Out Fee | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-out Fee if not moving with furniture and within the buildingConditional | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing Administrative Fee | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In Deposit | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out Deposit | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Rental or lease
6 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out FeeConditional | Paid by Landlord | When With the application | Amount $250 if not moving furniture, $500 for others | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Application Fee | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $650 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicant | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $250 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move In Fee | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $250 fully furnished, $500 for others | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out Deposit | Paid by Landlord | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move In Deposit | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Management updates its schedule without a public filing. The date is when management last updated the page, not when a rule changed. Confirm the current schedule with management before you apply.
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Financing and purchase requirements
- Guarantors
- Permitted with conditionsSubject to financial review.Source: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
- Co-purchasing
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
- Parent buying for an employed child
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
- Parent buying for a student child
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
- Purchase or lease by a corporation
- Permitted with conditionsLLC ownership is not permitted for Restricted Units. LLC purchases will be subject to Corporate Counsel review at the cost of the LLC.Source: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
Sublet and pied-à-terre policy
A condominium owner leasing a unit and a co-op shareholder subletting are different rules, and a building-wide rule is different from a restriction on one apartment. This is the building's rule; confirm it for the specific apartment.
- Leasing by owners
- Permitted with conditionsPlease refer to the deed restrictions which are applicable to all Restricted Units at this property.Source: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
- Short-term rentals
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not statedSubject to board approval. Please refer to the House Rules for Breed RestrictionsSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
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Building staffing and amenities
- Doorman
- Full-time doormanSource: recent listing records
- Concierge
- YesSource: recent listing records
- Attended lobby
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of Buildings elevator records
- Amenities noted
- Playroom, roof deck, garden, garage, laundry roomSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
Staffing and amenities as our building profile and recent listing records describe them. A feature not listed is not confirmed absent. Outdoor space, parking and some facilities can belong to particular apartments or to a separate owner; confirm access for the specific apartment.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $46,536/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $16
- Modeled exposure split equally across 249 units (the residential count on the city's lot record). Not an assessed amount; condominium owners are typically charged by each unit's common-interest percentage.
Source: NYC LL84 benchmarking and PLUTO · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
See full Local Law 97 analysis — emissions history, scenarios, methodology →Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. A filed Safe grade is not a guarantee of current condition: owners still maintain the facade and, where required, observe parapets each year. Future inspection timing (Local Law 49 of 2025 changed the cycle framework from October 1, 2026), repair and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
How to read this, and where it comes from
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who meets DOB’s FISP qualifications and signs the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent).
Penalties shown are amounts DOB assessed against filings on record across 2015–20 to 2020–25. The FISP dataset does not record whether they were paid, contested or remain open, so treat the figure as history rather than a current balance and confirm the building’s standing with the managing agent.
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Recent sales
Recent closings at this building, from The Roebling Research Library. Prices are the transfer amounts recorded with the NYC Department of Finance; apartment-level detail is checked against the building’s own file in The Roebling Research Library before publishing.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | A307 | 2 BR · 2 BA · 950 sf | $740,000 | $779/sf | -17.7% |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A712 | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,323 sf | $1,365,000 | $1,032/sf | -3.9% |
| Jul 28, 2026 | PHB1101 | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,436 sf | $1,450,000 | $1,010/sf | -3.0% |
| Jul 23, 2026 | A406 | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,200 sf | $925,000 | $771/sf | -7.4% |
| May 11, 2026 | A1208 | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,496 sf | $1,305,000 | $872/sf | -1.5% |
| May 8, 2026 | A907 | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,412 sf | $1,425,000 | $1,009/sf | -10.9% |
| Jan 16, 2026 | B401 | 1 BR · 1 BA · 725 sf | $656,500 | $906/sf | -2.7% |
| Dec 10, 2025 | B302 | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,145 sf | $950,000 | $830/sf | -9.1% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $906/sf (recorded) across 7 sales. Median listing discount 2.7% from the last ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.
The retrade record
Lines that have traded more than once in the public record — the building’s appreciation arc, apartment by apartment.
Full closing history with price-per-square-foot over time, the complete retrade record, and every line that has traded.
Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 1-01599-7502; each condominium apartment is its own tax lot). Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified in The Roebling Research Library. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage from recorded condo declarations and offering plans.
Closed rents at Kalahari, last 36 months
| Size | Leases | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 2 | $3,150 |
| 2 bedroom | 2 | $4,875 |
| 3 bedroom | 3 | $5,200 |
7 closed leases, October 2023 to September 2026. Most recent lease October 2025. Sizes with fewer than 2 leases are not shown. Compiled by The Roebling Team at Compass from closed leases.
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At the recent median sale of $980K (12 sales in the past 24 months, since November 12, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $35,299 to close, or 3.6% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $0
- Mortgage recording tax: $14,142
- Title insurance: $4,408
- Attorneys, lender, building fees, reserves and filings: $16,749
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage on the rest.
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What to know if you’re buying
Establish the apartment's ownership category early. Kalahari contains market-rate condominium homes alongside income-restricted condominium homes. An apartment's ownership, occupancy and resale restrictions follow that home's legal documents, not the building name, floor or bedroom count; confirm status directly before relying on either.
Comparable buildings
- 1485 Fifth Avenue: A large Harlem condominium from the same development era with a taller residential form.
- 1400 Fifth Avenue: A nearby condominium with a lower building profile and substantial overall scale.
- The Adeline: A newer condominium on the same street, useful for comparing more recent construction.
- Delany Lofts: A much smaller condominium from the same construction period, with a loft-oriented identity.
- SoHa 118: A similarly mid-rise Harlem condominium from the 2000s, with fewer residences.
More Harlem buildings
- 11 Hancock Place (Eleven Hancock) — 2020 condominium by Isaac & Stern Architects
- Morningside Park Condominium, 18 Morningside Avenue — 2007 condominium
- 23 West 116th Street (The Adeline) — 2013 condominium
- 45 West 131st Street (West 131 Plaza Condominium) — 1880 condominium
- Parc Vues, 61–63 Lenox Avenue at West 113th Street · Harlem — 1900 condominium
- The Langston, 68 Bradhurst Avenue — 2005 condominium
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Harlem — read The Roebling Team Guide to Harlem.
How to read the facts on this page. Items attributed to an offering plan describe the building as it was offered at that filing — unit mix, square footage, the amenity program as planned. They are not a statement about how the building operates today. Tax and compliance figures are sourced separately to current City records and carry their own dates. House rules, staffing and fee policy can change by board resolution without any public filing: treat every policy line here as a starting point for diligence and confirm it with the managing agent. Where this page compares one building or neighborhood to another, that is our analysis of the recorded record — it names the measure, the period and the sample it rests on, and it is an observation about medians rather than a prediction about any particular apartment.
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