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161 Hester Street, New York, NY 10013 Property Information

161 Hester Street, New York, NY 10013 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 161 Hester Street
Secondary address 73 Elizabeth St
Neighborhood Chinatown
Zip code 10013
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 00238-0033

Sales & Tax Overview for 161 Hester Street, New York

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Purchase date 12/16/2022
Purchase price $5,150,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $51,334

Lot & Building Information for 161 Hester Street, New York

Lot sqft 1,439
Lot dimensions 24.08 ft x 59.75 ft
Property type Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3)
Building sqft 4,605
Building dimensions 24 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1920
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 161 Hester Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 2
Closest police station 0.11 Miles
Closest fire station 0.13 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 73 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10013

About 161 Hester Street, New York

How many sq. ft. does 161 Hester Street, New York, NY 10013 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3) located at 161 Hester Street, New York, NY 10013 has a total of 4,605 square feet and a current price per square foot of $1,118.

What is the year built & the current market value of 161 Hester Street, New York, NY 10013?

161 Hester Street, New York, NY 10013 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,666,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 161 Hester Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 161 Hester Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/16/2022 $5,150,000

Title Documents for 161 Hester Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/29/2022 - D
01/04/2023 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023010300983001)
12/29/2022 - R UCC3 Termination
(2022122801183001)
12/28/2022 - D
01/05/2023 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2023010400729001)
12/16/2022 - D
01/03/2023 - R
Deed
(2022122000131001)
05/22/2018 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2018051600709001)
10/17/2013 - R Initial UCC1
(2013091801004004)
03/18/2005 - D
03/31/2005 - R
Initial UCC1
(2005031800866001)
03/10/2005 - D
04/06/2005 - R
Mortgage
(2005031800890001)
03/10/2004 - D
04/06/2005 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2005031800890002)
08/09/1976 - R Deed
(1950008564395)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 161 Hester Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $48,259
Estimated property tax: $51,334
Tax assessor's market value: $1,666,000
Assessed value: $749,700

Assessment History for 161 Hester Street, New York

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,666,000 $749,700 $387,962 12.439% $48,259 $48,259 +7.47%
2024/25 $1,388,000 $624,600 $359,224 12.5% $44,903 $44,903 -0.02%
2023/24 $1,415,000 $636,750 $359,224 12.502% $44,910 $44,910 +6.78%
2022/23 $1,342,000 $603,900 $342,849 12.267% $42,057 $42,057 +8.28%
2021/22 $1,371,000 $616,950 $317,454 12.235% $38,840 $38,840 +6.10%

Permits for 161 Hester Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/15/2023 Alteration
04/28/2023 Alteration
04/28/2023 Alteration
04/28/2023 Alteration
03/08/2023 Alteration
02/14/2023 Alteration
01/26/2023 Alteration
05/12/2014 Alteration type 2
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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)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 6 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Chrystie St & Grand St at NW Corner
Station lines B-D
Distance (miles) 0.135
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Bus Routes
Name Bowery/Hester St
Line M103
Distance (miles) 0.063

Neighbors for 161 Hester Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 161 Hester Street, New York, NY 10013.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
163 Hester St, New York 4,190 06/30/1967
90 Elizabeth St, New York 10,670 11/13/2015
207 Grand St, New York 6,570 03/02/1984
84 Elizabeth St, New York 10,200 06/10/1991
92 Elizabeth St, New York 39,100 02/24/1970
77 Elizabeth St, New York 2,335 01/02/2009
83 Elizabeth St, New York 20,800 10/01/1976
95 Elizabeth St, New York 15,600 02/21/1979
171 Hester St, New York 9,000 12/17/2014
75 Elizabeth St, New York 2,321 12/23/2016
219 Grand St, New York 10,520 10/30/2006 $6,200,000
86 Elizabeth St, New York 9,433 09/15/2022 $5,100,000
91 Elizabeth St, New York 15,500 02/25/2000
205 Grand St, New York 9,300 07/09/2012
124 Mott St, New York 24,300 04/27/1977
167 Hester St, New York 7,464 06/02/2015 $4,650,000
169 Hester St, New York 9,221 10/22/2007
116 Mott St, New York 21,196 09/14/2018 $22,600,000
88 Elizabeth St, New York 9,372 06/10/1991
209 Grand St, New York 16,901 08/09/1999
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