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48 West 138th Street #5e, New York, NY 10037 - Property report

Also known as: 48 W 138th St #5e

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Property type

Condo - Residential Unit in Elevator Building (R4)

Year built

1940

Lot sq. ft.

9,992

Sale price

$278,850

General information

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Address
Primary address
48 West 138th Street #5e
ZIP code
10037
Neighborhood
Harlem
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01735-1064

Owner

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Building
Property type
Condo - Residential Unit in Elevator Building (R4)
Unit sq. ft.
440
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
6
Year built
1940
Last altered
2007
Sales
Sale date
02/07/2014
Sale price
$278,850
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,975
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
89
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
100 ft x 99.92 ft
Lot sq. ft.
9,992

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
77 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
5
Community district
10

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Ownership information for 48 West 138th Street #5e, New York, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 48 West 138th Street #5e, New York, NY 10037

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/07/2014 $278,850 XXXXX, XXXXXX X XX-XX XXXX XXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/26/2024 - R
06/12/2024 - D
Easement
(2024061700329001)
XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
10/25/2018 - R
10/18/2018 - D
Amended Condo Declaration
(2018102400420001)
XXXXX XX XXXXXXXX
07/15/2016 - R
07/07/2016 - D
Correction Deed
(2016071300162004)
XXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX X
02/20/2014 - R UCC3 Termination
(2014021800518001)
XXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
02/25/2014 - R
02/07/2014 - D
Release
(2014022400212002)
XXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
02/25/2014 - R
02/07/2014 - D
Partial Release of Mortgage
(2014022400212001)
XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXX
02/19/2014 - R
02/07/2014 - D
Release
(2014021800388002)
XXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
02/19/2014 - R
02/07/2014 - D
Partial Release of Mortgage
(2014021800388001)
XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXX
02/12/2014 - R
02/07/2014 - D
Power of Attorney
(2014021000590003)
XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/12/2014 - R
02/07/2014 - D
Mortgage
(2014021000590002)
XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 48 West 138th Street #5e, New York, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$5,975
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$152,588
Assessed value
$68,664

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $141,362 $63,613 $57,903 12.439% $7,203 $5,379 +2.71%
2024/25 $132,964 $59,834 $56,008 12.5% $7,001 $5,236 +5.91%
2023/24 $128,707 $57,918 $54,605 12.502% $6,827 $4,944 -24.49%
2022/23 $133,123 $59,905 $53,382 12.267% $6,548 $6,548 +10.91%
2021/22 $107,237 $48,257 $48,257 12.235% $5,904 $5,904 +0.28%
2020/21 $120,298 $54,134 $47,994 12.267% $5,887 $5,887 +7.73%
2019/20 $117,390 $52,826 $43,816 12.473% $5,465 $5,465 +9.05%
2018/19 $115,110 $51,800 $39,737 12.612% $5,012 $5,012 +4.92%
2017/18 $100,386 $45,174 $37,555 12.719% $4,777 $4,777 +7.28%
2016/17 $94,831 $42,674 $34,537 12.892% $4,453 $4,453 +11.01%

Permit information for 48 West 138th Street #5e, New York, NY

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Central Harlem North residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Manhattan median sale price

$1,260,000

5.4% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Lenox Ave & 135th St at NE Corner
Station lines
2-3
Distance (miles)
0.138

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Mark The Evangelist School NR No Private PK-8 238 0.03
St Mark The Evangelist School NR No Private PK-8 238 0.03
P.S. 197 John B Russwurm 4 No Public PK, K-5 199 0.15
P.S. 197 John B Russwurm 4 No Public PK, K-5 199 0.15
Global Community Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 511 0.20
Global Community Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 511 0.20
P.S. 175 Henry H Garnet 5 No Public PK, K-5 289 0.21
P.S. 175 Henry H Garnet 5 No Public PK, K-5 289 0.21
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School 4 No Charter K-12 1,017 0.35
St. Charles Borromeo NR No Private PK-8 275 0.37
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Mark The Evangelist School NR No Private PK-8 238 0.03
Democracy Preparatory Charter School 4 No Charter 6-12 603 0.15
Global Community Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 511 0.20
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change 4 No Public 6-12 479 0.31
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School 4 No Charter K-12 1,017 0.35
St. Charles Borromeo NR No Private PK-8 275 0.37
Fellowship Of Learning School NR No Private 7-8 2 0.38
St Hope Leadership Academy Charter School 5 No Charter 6-8 227 0.39
St Aloysius School NR No Private PK, K-8 197 0.41
Harlem Village Academy West Charter 9 No Charter PK, K-12 639 0.42
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Democracy Preparatory Charter School 4 No Charter 6-12 603 0.15
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change 4 No Public 6-12 479 0.31
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School 4 No Charter K-12 1,017 0.35
Harlem Village Academy West Charter 9 No Charter PK, K-12 639 0.42
Community School for Social Justice NR No Public 9-12 222 0.44
Health Opportunities High School 2 No Public 9-12 225 0.44
Eagle Academy For Young Men-Harlem 2 No Public 6-12 210 0.48
Mott Hall High School 2 No Public 9-12 192 0.48
Capital Prep (Cp) Harlem Charter 6 No Charter 6-12 367 0.48
Harlem Renaissence High School 1 No Public 9-12 176 0.53

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 48 West 138th Street #5e, New York, NY 10037?

The development at 48 West 138th Street #5e, New York, NY 10037 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 48 West 138th Street #5e, New York, NY 10037?

48 West 138th Street #5e, New York, NY 10037 has a total of 440 square feet.

When was 48 West 138th Street #5e, New York, NY 10037 last sold and what was the sale price?

48 West 138th Street #5e, New York, NY 10037 was last sold on 02/07/2014 for $278,850.

What is the assessed value of 48 West 138th Street #5e, New York, NY 10037?

48 West 138th Street #5e, New York, NY 10037 is currently assessed at $68,664.

What are the property taxes for 48 West 138th Street #5e, New York, NY 10037?

The property taxes for 48 West 138th Street #5e, New York, NY 10037 total $7,710.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 89 residential unit(s).

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