171 W 131St St

Aurum is an eight-story, 18-unit condominium completed in 2015 in Central Harlem. The midrise presents contemporary architecture and LEED certification, built with locally sourced and recycled materials and systems such as a co-generation plant, double-pane efficiency windows, and a planted green roof. Residences are primarily one- and two-bedroom layouts with wide white oak plank flooring, open-plan living and dining, Caesarstone counters, lacquered cabinetry with under-cabinet LED lighting, full Electrolux/selected stainless appliances, and in-unit exterior-vented washers and dryers. Bathrooms use Kohler fixtures and a mix of soaking tubs and glass-enclosed showers with porcelain tile finishes. Common areas emphasize resident comfort and community: a 24-hour attended lobby with on-site management and porters, a landscaped interior courtyard, residents’ lounge and media room, a penthouse-level fitness center, two furnished roof/garden terraces with grilling stations, bicycle storage, package room, and optional parking. The property is pet-friendly and offers private outdoor spaces for select homes. Located near the 2/3, A/B/C/D lines, the building sits within walking distance of Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Marcus Garvey Park and a dense cluster of Harlem restaurants and cultural institutions. The condominium has a long-running 421-a tax abatement that reduces carrying costs for owners.