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159 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023 Property Information

159 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 West 72nd Street
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Zip code 10023
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01144-0009

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 West 72nd Street, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $127,851

Lot & Building Information for 159 West 72nd Street, New York

Lot sqft 2,043
Lot dimensions 22 ft x 102.17 ft
Building class Multi-Story Retail Building (2 or More) (K2)
Building sqft 3,964
Building dimensions 22 ft x 81 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1932
Year last altered 1973
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 159 West 72nd Street, New York

Zoning
Commercial units 1
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 3
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.46 Miles
Closest fire station 0.24 Miles

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Other Property Data for 159 West 72nd Street, New York

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About 159 West 72nd Street, New York

How many square feet does 159 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023 have?

This Multi-Story Retail Building (2 or More) (K2) located at 159 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023 has a total of 3,964 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 159 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023?

159 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023 was built in 1932 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,992,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 159 West 72nd Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 West 72nd Street, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 159 West 72nd Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/27/2018 - D
06/12/2018 - R
Assumption of Mortgage
(2018052400618001)
04/17/2018 - D
05/15/2018 - R
Deed
(2018050801437001)
05/26/2016 - D
06/08/2016 - R
Mortgage
(2016060100055001)
09/18/2014 - D
01/28/2015 - R
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2015012201462001)
07/30/1982 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1740000012674)
07/30/1982 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(1400000012640)
03/17/1978 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(1360008587636)
03/17/1978 - R Mortgage
(1350008587635)
12/15/1972 - R Deed
(1060008513706)
12/15/1972 - R Deed
(1020008513702)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 West 72nd Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $126,931
Estimated property tax: $127,851
Tax assessor's market value: $2,992,000
Assessed value: $1,346,400

Assessment History for 159 West 72nd Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 West 72nd 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 $2,992,000 $1,346,400 $1,170,090 10.848% $126,931 $126,931 +2.62%
2024/25 $2,988,000 $1,344,600 $1,149,300 10.762% $123,688 $123,688 +3.44%
2023/24 $2,585,000 $1,163,250 $1,128,870 10.592% $119,570 $119,570 +17.84%
2022/23 $2,118,000 $953,100 $953,100 10.646% $101,467 $101,467 -9.55%
2021/22 $2,318,000 $1,043,100 $1,043,100 10.755% $112,185 $112,185 -12.67%

Permits for 159 West 72nd Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/10/2023 Alteration
12/07/2021 Alteration
11/24/2021 Alteration
08/15/2019 Alteration
07/19/2019 Alteration
05/31/2019 Alteration
05/31/2019 Alteration
10/06/2000 Sign
10/06/2000 Sign
10/06/2000 Sign
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$680
4.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$550
-15.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$607
-2.5% 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) 0.068
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Bus Routes
Name W 72 St/Amsterdam Av
Line M72
Distance (miles) 0.041

Neighbors for 159 West 72nd Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 159 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
157 W 72nd St, New York 7,148 08/07/2000
133 W 72nd St, New York 13,412
161 W 71st St, New York 4,172
134 W 72nd St, New York 10,585
155 W 72nd St, New York 24,960 03/21/1977
151 W 72nd St, New York 7,078 08/13/2015
143 W 72nd St, New York 5,740 05/03/2022 $5,800,018
131 W 72nd St, New York 7,090 11/19/2003 $3,325,000
135 W 72nd St, New York 8,424 04/30/2012
161 W 72nd St, New York 7,556 05/11/1995
112 W 72nd St, New York 51,860
163 W 72nd St, New York 3,505 01/23/2022
156 W 72nd St, New York 7,243 07/27/2017 $7,700,000
137 W 72nd St, New York 14,327 12/31/1997
155 W 71st St, New York 43,578
145 W 72nd St, New York 6,490 12/31/1999
175 W 72nd St, New York 111,997 03/19/2007
149 W 72nd St, New York 5,903
165 W 72nd St, New York 7,203 12/10/1993
100 W 72nd St, New York 47,849
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