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159 West 71st Street, New York, NY 10023 Property Information

159 West 71st Street, New York, NY 10023 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 West 71st Street
Neighborhood Lincoln Square
Zip code 10023
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01143-0010

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 West 71st Street, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $87,269

Lot & Building Information for 159 West 71st Street, New York

Lot sqft 2,043
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 102.17 ft
Building class Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5) i
Building sqft 4,172
Building dimensions 20 ft x 47 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1930
Year last altered 1989
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 159 West 71st Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 8
Regulated units
Residential sqft

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School district 3
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.52 Miles
Closest fire station 0.30 Miles

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Other Property Data for 159 West 71st Street, New York

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About 159 West 71st Street, New York

How many square feet does 159 West 71st Street, New York, NY 10023 have?

This Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5) located at 159 West 71st Street, New York, NY 10023 has a total of 4,172 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 159 West 71st Street, New York, NY 10023?

159 West 71st Street, New York, NY 10023 was built in 1930 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,717,000.

Ownership Information for 159 West 71st Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 West 71st Street, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 159 West 71st Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/29/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1790006574279)
04/29/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1830006574283)
01/30/1995 - D
03/08/1995 - R
Deed
(1650004624765)
01/30/1995 - D
03/08/1995 - R
Deed
(1610004624761)
09/09/1988 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1390000266939)
01/12/1982 - R Mortgage
(1360000000736)
01/12/1982 - R Deed
(1350000000735)
01/16/1974 - R Mortgage
(1730008531373)
12/14/1973 - R Mortgage
(1210008530021)
12/05/1973 - R Deed
(1360008529636)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 West 71st Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $80,805
Estimated property tax: $87,269
Tax assessor's market value: $2,717,000
Assessed value: $1,222,650

Assessment History for 159 West 71st Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 West 71st Street, New York, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,717,000 $1,222,650 $649,613 12.439% $80,805 $80,805 +7.47%
2024/25 $2,264,000 $1,018,800 $601,494 12.5% $75,187 $75,187 -0.02%
2023/24 $1,997,000 $898,650 $601,494 12.502% $75,199 $75,199 +5.18%
2022/23 $2,496,000 $1,123,200 $582,847 12.267% $71,498 $71,498 +8.28%
2021/22 $2,936,000 $1,321,200 $539,674 12.235% $66,029 $66,029 +7.72%

Permits for 159 West 71st Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/13/2024 Alteration
07/13/2023 Alteration
06/30/2023 Alteration
06/27/2023 Alteration
11/15/2001 Alteration type 2
10/05/2001 Alteration type 2
05/21/2001 Alteration type 2
11/30/2000 Alteration type 2
11/29/2000 Alteration type 2
03/20/2000 Alteration type 2
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$611
-10.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$625
5.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$620
-4.2% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Broadway & 72nd St at SE Corner
Station lines 1-2-3
Distance (miles) 0.067
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Bus Routes
Name W 72 St/Amsterdam Av
Line M72
Distance (miles) 0.063

Neighbors for 159 West 71st Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 159 West 71st Street, New York, NY 10023.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
131 W 71st St, New York 5,709 03/01/2016 $7,850,000
108 W 71st St, New York 5,040 09/29/2009
163 W 71st St, New York 4,162 04/03/2014 $2,600,000
132 W 71st St, New York 5,648 02/28/1983
122 W 71st St, New York 7,431 12/31/2018
131 W 70th St, New York 6,956 07/02/2025 $4,320,000
145 W 71st St, New York 75,144
133 W 71st St, New York 30,712 06/01/1995
240 Columbus Ave, New York 5,452 11/23/2004 $3,900,000
137 W 71st St, New York 6,539 12/11/1998
123 W 71st St, New York 3,564
119 W 71st St, New York 55,382 08/11/2004 $825,000
244 Columbus Ave, New York 7,527 03/03/2000
115 W 71st St, New York 36,364 05/31/2002
167 W 71st St, New York 11,224 09/20/1989
135 W 70th St, New York 119,000
112 W 71st St, New York 6,510 12/31/2018
111 W 71st St, New York 52,220 03/20/2003
155 W 70th St, New York 196,953
107 W 70th St, New York 7,790 10/24/1983
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