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159 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 Property Information

159 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 West 85th Street
Secondary address 159-161 W 85th St
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Zip code 10024
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01216-0006

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 West 85th Street, New York

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Purchase date 03/31/2025
Purchase price $8,840,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 159 West 85th Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 3,462
Lot dimensions 35 ft x 102.17 ft
Property type Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5)
Building sqft 11,880
Building dimensions 35 ft x 63 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1900
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 159 West 85th Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 20
Regulatory status Rent stabilized
Stabilized units 6
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 3
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.17 Miles
Closest fire station 0.13 Miles

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Other Property Data for 159 West 85th Street, New York

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 159-161 W 85th St, New York, NY 10024

About 159 West 85th Street, New York

How many sq. ft. does 159 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5) located at 159 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 has a total of 11,880 square feet and a current price per square foot of $744.

What is the year built & the current market value of 159 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024?

159 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 was built in 1900 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $3,122,000.

Ownership Information for 159 West 85th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 West 85th Street, New York

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/31/2025 $8,840,000
08/23/2022 $6,750,000
10/01/2013 $6,750,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 159 West 85th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/07/2025 - R UCC3 Termination
(2025063000624001)
07/09/2025 - R
06/30/2025 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2025070700353003)
07/09/2025 - R
06/18/2025 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2025070700353002)
07/09/2025 - R
06/18/2025 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2025070700353001)
04/10/2025 - R
03/31/2025 - D
Mortgage
(2025040900688002)
04/10/2025 - R
03/31/2025 - D
Deed
(2025040900688001)
09/15/2022 - R UCC3 Termination
(2022091500738001)
09/19/2022 - R
08/23/2022 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2022091500688003)
09/19/2022 - R
08/23/2022 - D
Agreement
(2022091500688002)
09/19/2022 - R
08/23/2022 - D
Deed
(2022091500688001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 West 85th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $159,900
Tax assessor's market value: $3,122,000
Assessed value: $1,404,900

Assessment History for 159 West 85th 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 $2,952,000 $1,328,400 $1,264,140 12.439% $157,246 $157,246 -0.76%
2024/25 $2,817,000 $1,267,650 $1,267,650 12.5% $158,456 $158,456 +1.86%
2023/24 $2,765,000 $1,244,250 $1,244,250 12.502% $155,556 $155,556 +7.27%
2022/23 $2,627,000 $1,182,150 $1,182,150 12.267% $145,014 $145,014 -8.70%
2021/22 $2,885,000 $1,298,250 $1,298,250 12.235% $158,841 $158,841 +3.07%

Permits for 159 West 85th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/01/2024 Alteration
11/07/2023 Alteration
10/19/2023 Alteration
10/19/2023 Alteration
09/06/2023 Alteration
09/06/2023 Alteration
05/17/2023 Alteration
12/09/2022 Alteration
10/30/2018 Alteration
09/06/2018 Alteration
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$797
19.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$606
-17.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$656
-5.9% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Broadway & 86th St at SE Corner
Station lines 1
Distance (miles) 0.114
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Neighbors for 159 West 85th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 159 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
147 W 85th St, New York 5,160 07/21/2017 $4,240,000
169 W 85th St, New York 5,635 07/25/2016 $4,750,000
170 W 85th St, New York 20,945 12/26/1989
160 W 85th St, New York 56,023 06/07/1988
149 W 85th St, New York 5,093 01/04/1980
131 W 85th St, New York 25,090 06/30/1998
150 W 85th St, New York 38,838 01/23/2015 $28,000,000
153 W 85th St, New York 5,191 03/24/1983
137 W 85th St, New York 4,940 12/22/2011
171 W 85th St, New York 14,696 11/10/1992
175 W 85th St, New York 20,370 03/16/2011 $13,000,000
143 W 85th St, New York 5,783 10/24/1980
511 Amsterdam Ave, New York 10,330 04/28/1986
157 W 85th St, New York 4,910 03/10/2022
141 W 85th St, New York 5,288 03/11/1980
139 W 85th St, New York 5,480 01/07/1980
165 W 85th St, New York 4,780 07/02/1996
129 W 85th St, New York 5,480 01/27/2026 $4,200,000
173 W 85th St, New York 4,690 11/23/2015
509 Amsterdam Ave, New York 10,330 04/28/1986
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