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163 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024 - Property report

Also known as: 163 W 81st St

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Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Year built

1900

Lot sq. ft.

1,941

Sale price

$5,400,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
163 West 81st Street
ZIP code
10024
Neighborhood
Upper West Side
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01212-0010

Owner

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Building
Property type
City Residence One Family (A4)
Building sq. ft.
3,800
Building dimensions
19 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1900
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Combination
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
07/18/2012
Sale price
$5,400,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$60,848
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
West 81 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Amsterdam Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19 ft x 102.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,941

Area overview

Walk score
100 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
85 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
3
Community district
7
Closest police station
0.05 Miles
Closest fire station
0.08 Miles

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Ownership information for 163 West 81st Street, New York, NY

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

Sales history for 163 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/18/2012 $5,400,000 XXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/07/2023 - R
08/23/2023 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023090500022001)
XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/28/2023 - R
08/04/2023 - D
Deed
(2023082400514001)
XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
01/10/2015 - R
12/23/2014 - D
Agreement
(2015010600863002)
XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
01/10/2015 - R
06/20/2014 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015010600863001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXXXX X X
06/03/2013 - R
04/02/2013 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013052100040001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
10/16/2012 - R
10/01/2012 - D
Mortgage
(2012100301316001)
XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/28/2012 - R
08/17/2012 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012081701350001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/03/2012 - R
07/18/2012 - D
Deed
(2012073000665003)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXXXX
08/03/2012 - R
06/29/2012 - D
Power of Attorney
(2012073000665001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
07/15/2010 - R
06/29/2010 - D
Mortgage
(2010071200058002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 163 West 81st Street, 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
$60,848
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$5,899,000
Assessed value
$353,940

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 $6,939,000 $416,340 $306,648 19.843% $60,848 $60,848 -0.46%
2024/25 $5,683,000 $340,980 $304,351 20.085% $61,129 $61,129 +6.00%
2023/24 $5,999,000 $359,940 $287,124 20.085% $57,669 $57,669 +4.83%
2022/23 $5,257,000 $315,420 $270,872 20.309% $55,011 $55,011 +7.84%
2021/22 $4,259,000 $255,540 $255,540 19.963% $51,013 $51,013 -12.06%
2020/21 $4,594,000 $275,640 $275,640 21.045% $58,008 $58,008 +11.52%
2019/20 $2,575,200 $1,158,840 $417,033 12.473% $52,017 $52,017 +2.06%
2018/19 $2,146,000 $965,700 $404,102 12.612% $50,965 $50,965 +7.09%
2017/18 $1,898,000 $854,100 $374,169 12.719% $47,591 $47,591 +6.55%
2016/17 $1,722,000 $774,900 $346,456 12.892% $44,665 $44,665 +8.07%

Permit information for 163 West 81st Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/11/2021 Alteration
06/30/2021 Alteration
06/30/2021 Alteration
01/02/2013 Alteration type 2
03/29/2001 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
11/06/1996 A
01/29/1984 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Upper West Side residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,527,500

15.3% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,556

8.6% Y-o-Y

Manhattan median sale price

$1,260,000

5.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Broadway & 79th St at NE Corner
Station lines
1
Distance (miles)
0.175

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 483 0.14
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 483 0.14
Ms 243 Center School 8 No Public 5-8 252 0.14
Rodeph Sholom NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.15
Rodeph Sholom NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.15
Success Academy Upper West 9 No Charter K-8 943 0.17
Manhattan Country School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.17
Manhattan Country School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.17
Manhattan Country School NR No Private PK-8 306 0.17
P.S. 87 William Sherman 8 No Public PK, K-5 667 0.18
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 243 Center School 8 No Public 5-8 252 0.14
Rodeph Sholom NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.15
Smith School (The) NR No Private 7-12 33 0.16
Success Academy Upper West 9 No Charter K-8 943 0.17
Manhattan Country School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.17
Manhattan Country School NR No Private PK-8 306 0.17
P.S. 811 Mickey Mantle School NR No Public PK, K-11 466 0.21
The Calhoun School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.22
Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School 4 No Public 6-8 199 0.24
Ms 245 The Computer School 8 No Public 6-8 352 0.24
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Smith School (The) NR No Private 7-12 33 0.16
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers 4 No Public 9-12 310 0.17
Frank McCourt High School 5 No Public 9-12 419 0.17
The Global Learning Collaborative 5 No Public 9-12 407 0.17
Innovation Diploma Plus 1 No Public 10-12 107 0.17
P.S. 811 Mickey Mantle School NR No Public PK, K-11 466 0.21
The Calhoun School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.22
Calhoun School NR No Private PK-12 680 0.24
St. Agnes Boys High School NR No Private 9-12 250 0.37
Parkside School NR No Private 82 0.42

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 163 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024?

The development at 163 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024 was built in 1900.

What is the total square footage of 163 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024?

163 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024 has a total of 3,800 square feet.

When was 163 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024 last sold and what was the sale price?

163 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024 was last sold on 07/18/2012 for $5,400,000.

What is the assessed value of 163 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024?

163 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024 is currently assessed at $353,940.

What are the property taxes for 163 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024?

The property taxes for 163 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024 total $60,848.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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