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42 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037 - Property report

Also known as: 42 W 138th St

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Property type

Walk-up Cooperative Building (Other than Condominiums) (XC6)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

7,494

Sale price

$8,750

General information

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Address
Primary address
42 West 138th Street
Alternate address(es)
42-46 W 138th St
ZIP code
10037
Neighborhood
Harlem
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01735-0056

Owner

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Building
Property type
Walk-up Cooperative Building (Other than Condominiums) (XC6)
Building sq. ft.
31,746
Building dimensions
75 ft x 85 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
6
Year built
1925
Last altered
2004
Sales
Sale date
06/29/2006
Sale price
$8,750
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$56,576
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
35
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
West 138 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Lenox Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
75 ft x 99.92 ft
Lot sq. ft.
7,494

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
77 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
5
Community district
10
Closest police station
0.35 Miles
Closest fire station
0.24 Miles

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Units for 42 West 138th Street, New York, NY

Unit Sale date Sale price Sq. ft. Price/Sq. ft.
Unit 11 05/24/2023
Unit 12 12/12/2023
Unit 13 12/02/2014
Unit 15 05/16/2008
Unit 21 10/16/2023
Unit 23 05/31/2011
Unit 24 11/29/2023
Unit 25 06/05/2013
Unit 26 09/13/2016
Unit 31 03/12/2024
Unit 32 07/19/2010
Unit 33 01/08/2015
Unit 34 03/28/2023
Unit 35 12/01/2010
Unit 36 07/14/2025 950
Unit 41 04/16/2024
Unit 42 04/08/2011
Unit 43 07/26/2017
Unit 44 04/21/2014 927
Unit 45 02/18/2014
Unit 53 12/11/2018
Unit 56 10/01/2007
Unit 62 08/28/2013
Unit 63 07/10/2007
Unit 64
Unit 65 07/11/2019
Unit 66 01/16/2024
Ownership

Ownership information for 42 West 138th 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 42 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/29/2006 $8,750 XX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/18/2006 - R
06/29/2006 - D		 Agreement
(2006071000813002)		 XX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/18/2006 - R
06/29/2006 - D		 Deed
(2006071000813001)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/16/1986 - R Deed
(1860000143886)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/31/1985 - D
07/31/1985 - R		 Deed
(1870000106387)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 42 West 138th 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
$56,576
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,060,000
Assessed value
$927,000

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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 $2,004,000 $901,800 $445,025 12.439% $97,722 $55,357 +5.97%
2024/25 $1,885,000 $848,250 $417,900 12.5% $93,949 $52,238 +2.45%
2023/24 $1,776,000 $799,200 $407,830 12.502% $89,463 $50,987 +2.41%
2022/23 $1,568,000 $705,600 $405,855 12.267% $83,067 $49,786 +6.90%
2021/22 $1,496,000 $673,200 $380,640 12.235% $79,943 $46,571 +5.96%
2020/21 $1,626,000 $731,700 $358,305 12.267% $77,989 $43,953 +4.51%
2019/20 $1,485,000 $668,250 $337,190 12.473% $72,002 $42,058 +1.54%
2018/19 $1,349,000 $607,050 $328,418 12.612% $66,380 $41,420 -0.66%
2017/18 $1,304,000 $586,800 $327,833 12.719% $62,261 $41,697 +5.42%
2016/17 $1,300,000 $585,000 $306,798 12.892% $58,339 $39,552 +6.57%
Permits

Permit information for 42 West 138th Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/20/2023 Alteration
10/20/2023 Alteration
10/19/2023 Alteration
10/09/2023 Alteration
09/21/2021 Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
10/28/2025 C
10/28/2025 C
06/04/2025 A

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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
3

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Lenox Ave & 135th St at NE Corner
Station lines
2-3
Distance (miles)
0.146
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 197 John B Russwurm 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 199 0.14
P.S. 197 John B Russwurm 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 199 0.14
St Mark The Evangelist School NR No Private PK-8 238 0.03
St Mark The Evangelist School NR No Private PK-8 238 0.03
Global Community Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 511 0.20
Global Community Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 511 0.20
P.S. 175 Henry H Garnet 5 No Public PK, K-5 289 0.22
P.S. 175 Henry H Garnet 5 No Public PK, K-5 289 0.22
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School 4 No Charter K-12 1,017 0.37
P.S. 133 Fred R Moore 4 No Public PK, K-5 185 0.38
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Mark The Evangelist School NR No Private PK-8 238 0.03
Democracy Preparatory Charter School 4 No Charter 6-12 603 0.14
Global Community Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 511 0.20
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change 4 No Public 6-12 479 0.32
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School 4 No Charter K-12 1,017 0.37
Fellowship Of Learning School NR No Private 7-8 2 0.38
St. Charles Borromeo NR No Private PK-8 275 0.39
St Hope Leadership Academy Charter School 5 No Charter 6-8 227 0.41
St Aloysius School NR No Private PK, K-8 197 0.42
Harlem Village Academy West Charter 9 No Charter PK, K-12 639 0.43
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Democracy Preparatory Charter School 4 No Charter 6-12 603 0.14
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change 4 No Public 6-12 479 0.32
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School 4 No Charter K-12 1,017 0.37
Community School for Social Justice NR No Public 9-12 222 0.43
Health Opportunities High School 2 No Public 9-12 225 0.43
Harlem Village Academy West Charter 9 No Charter PK, K-12 639 0.43
Capital Prep (Cp) Harlem Charter 6 No Charter 6-12 367 0.47
Eagle Academy For Young Men-Harlem 2 No Public 6-12 210 0.49
Mott Hall High School 2 No Public 9-12 192 0.49
Harlem Renaissence High School 1 No Public 9-12 176 0.52

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Neighbors for 42 West 138th Street, New York, NY

60 W 138th St, New York 67 W 138th St, New York 65 W 138th St, New York 37 W 138th St, New York 36 W 138th St, New York 10 W 138th St, New York 5 W 137th St, New York 2254 5th Ave, New York 11 W 137th St, New York 7 W 137th St, New York 61 W 138th St, New York 55 W 138th St, New York 31 W 138th St, New York 9 W 137th St, New York 30 W 138th St, New York 1 W 137th St, New York 3 W 137th St, New York 70 W 139th St, New York 33 W 138th St, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for 42 West 138th Street, New York, NY

07020, Bergen County, NJ 10024, 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 10032, New York City, NY 10033, New York City, NY 10035, New York City, NY 10039, New York City, NY 10115, New York City, NY 10128, New York City, NY 10451, New York City, NY 10452, New York City, NY 10454, New York City, NY 10455, New York City, NY 10456, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 42 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037?

The development at 42 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 42 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037?

42 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037 has a total of 31,746 square feet.

When was 42 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037 last sold and what was the sale price?

42 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037 was last sold on 06/29/2006 for $8,750.

What is the assessed value of 42 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037?

42 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037 is currently assessed at $927,000.

What are the property taxes for 42 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037?

The property taxes for 42 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037 total $56,576.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 35 residential unit(s).

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