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159 West 88th Street, New York, NY 10024 - Property report

Also known as: 159 W 88th St

Property image for 159 West 88th Street, New York, NY 10024

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1892

Lot sq. ft.

1,313

Sale price

$3,800,000

General information

Address

Primary address

159 West 88th Street

ZIP code

10024

Neighborhood

Upper West Side

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01219-0013

Building

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Building sq. ft.

4,135

Building dimensions

13 ft x 60 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1892

Building material

Cinder Block

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

10/15/2013

Sale price

$3,800,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$25,861

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

West 88 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Amsterdam Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

13 ft x 100.67 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,313

Area overview

Walk score

97 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

85 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.26 Miles

Closest fire station

0.27 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 West 88th Street, New York, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 159 West 88th Street, New York, NY 10024

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
10/15/2013	$3,800,000	XXXXXX, XX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XX. XXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XX XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX & XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
02/15/2017 - R 01/12/2017 - D	Agreement (2017021500054002)	XXXXXX X XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/15/2017 - R 01/06/2017 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2017021500054001)	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/24/2013 - R 10/15/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013101701285002)	XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
10/24/2013 - R 10/15/2013 - D	Deed (2013101701285001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XX
05/13/2013 - R 04/10/2013 - D	Deed (2013050600242001)	XXXXXX XX XXX XXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX
03/08/2005 - R 02/03/2005 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2005020401837001)	XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX
01/18/1990 - R	Mortgage (1850000330285)	XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX
09/23/1982 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (1580000015258)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXX
11/23/1977 - R	Deed (1840008582684)	XXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXX
05/17/1976 - R	Mortgage (1800008561380)	XXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 West 88th 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

$25,861

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$7,878,000

Assessed value

$472,680

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$7,041,000	$422,460	$122,970	19.843%	$24,401	$24,401	-1.20%
2024/25	$6,697,000	$401,820	$122,970	20.085%	$24,699	$24,699	+0.82%
2023/24	$6,521,000	$391,260	$121,968	20.085%	$24,497	$24,497	+4.81%
2022/23	$6,916,000	$414,960	$115,087	20.309%	$23,373	$23,373	+7.80%
2021/22	$7,432,000	$445,920	$108,605	19.963%	$21,681	$21,681	+0.53%
2020/21	$8,465,000	$507,900	$102,475	21.045%	$21,566	$21,566	-0.58%
2019/20	$7,837,000	$470,220	$102,475	21.167%	$21,691	$21,691	+2.02%
2018/19	$5,918,000	$355,080	$101,640	20.919%	$21,262	$21,262	+8.75%
2017/18	$5,413,000	$324,780	$95,906	20.385%	$19,550	$19,550	+8.06%
2016/17	$6,368,000	$382,080	$90,504	19.991%	$18,093	$18,093	+8.35%

Permits

Permit information for 159 West 88th Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/05/2019	Alteration
07/12/2019	Alteration
08/30/2018	Alteration type 2
03/26/2018	Alteration
03/23/2018	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Broadway & 86th St at NE Corner

Station lines

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. 166 The Richard Rogers School Of The Arts And S	8	Yes	Public	K-5	593	0.02
Stephen Gaynor School	NR	No	Private		390	0.08
The Geneva School of Manhattan	NR	No	Private	PK-8	176	0.08
The Geneva School of Manhattan	NR	No	Private	PK-8	176	0.08
The Geneva School of Manhattan	NR	No	Private	PK-8	274	0.08
The Geneva School of Manhattan	NR	No	Private	PK-8	274	0.08
Success Academy Upper West	9	No	Charter	K-8	943	0.20

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Stephen Gaynor School	NR	No	Private		390	0.08
The Geneva School of Manhattan	NR	No	Private	PK-8	176	0.08
The Geneva School of Manhattan	NR	No	Private	PK-8	274	0.08
St. Gregory the Great School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	205	0.09
Trinity School	NR	No	Private	K-12	1,001	0.15
Success Academy Upper West	9	No	Charter	K-8	943	0.20
Lafayette Academy	8	No	Public	6-8	160	0.23
Community Action School Ms 258	5	No	Public	6-8	122	0.23
P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children	6	No	Public	K-8	434	0.23
Ms 243 Center School	8	No	Public	5-8	252	0.26

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Stephen Gaynor School	NR	No	Private		390	0.08
Trinity School	NR	No	Private	K-12	1,001	0.15
Manhattan Children's Center (The)	NR	No	Private		115	0.20
Innovation Diploma Plus	1	No	Public	10-12	107	0.20
The Global Learning Collaborative	5	No	Public	9-12	407	0.20
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers	4	No	Public	9-12	310	0.20
Frank McCourt High School	5	No	Public	9-12	419	0.20
Smith School (The)	NR	No	Private	7-12	33	0.20
Dwight School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	957	0.23

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 West 88th Street, New York, NY

07010, Bergen County, NJ 07020, Bergen County, NJ 07022, Bergen County, NJ 10019, New York City, NY 10021, New York City, NY 10023, New York City, NY 10025, New York City, NY 10026, New York City, NY 10027, New York City, NY 10028, New York City, NY 10029, New York City, NY 10030, New York City, NY 10031, New York City, NY 10065, New York City, NY 10069, New York City, NY 10075, New York City, NY 10115, New York City, NY 10128, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 West 88th Street, New York, NY 10024?

The development at 159 West 88th Street, New York, NY 10024 was built in 1892.

What is the total square footage of 159 West 88th Street, New York, NY 10024?

159 West 88th Street, New York, NY 10024 has a total of 4,135 square feet.

When was 159 West 88th Street, New York, NY 10024 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 West 88th Street, New York, NY 10024 was last sold on 10/15/2013 for $3,800,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 West 88th Street, New York, NY 10024?

159 West 88th Street, New York, NY 10024 is currently assessed at $472,680.

What are the property taxes for 159 West 88th Street, New York, NY 10024?

The property taxes for 159 West 88th Street, New York, NY 10024 total $25,860.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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