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31 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037 Property Information

31 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 31 West 138th Street
Neighborhood Harlem
Zip code 10037
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01736-0026

Sales & Tax Overview for 31 West 138th Street, New York

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Purchase date 01/18/2013
Purchase price $725,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 31 West 138th Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 2,498
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 99.92 ft
Property type Multi-Story Retail Building (2 or More) (K2)
Building sqft 4,696
Building dimensions 25 ft x 95 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1920
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Zoning & Use for 31 West 138th Street, New York

Zoning
Commercial units 1
Retail sqft

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School district 5
Community district 10
Closest police station 0.41 Miles
Closest fire station 0.29 Miles

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About 31 West 138th Street, New York

How many square feet does 31 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037 have?

This Multi-Story Retail Building (2 or More) (K2) located at 31 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037 has a total of 4,696 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 31 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037?

31 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $589,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease. There are 1 active listings at this address.

Ownership Information for 31 West 138th Street, New York

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Spaces for Sale in 31 West 138th Street, New York

31 West 138th Street/Owner-User or Development Opportunity
Listing type For Sale
Listing date 05/26/2026
Last updated 06/01/2026
Lot size 0.0573 Acre

North side of West 138th Street between 5th Avenue and Malcolm X BoulevardLee & Associates NYC is pleased to present exclusively for sale 31 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037 (the “Property”). Currently a vacant two story industrial/storage property in the heart of Central Harlem, the Property represents the opportunity to acquire an asset with immediate potential for an owner-user or developer. Situated on a 2,348 square foot lot within an R7-2 zoning district, the property offers flexibility for continued industrial/storage uses while also presenting long-term redevelopment potential in one of Upper Manhattan’s steadily evolving residential corridors. Located just off Fifth Avenue and near the 2/3 and B/C subway lines, 31 West 138th Street combines near-term functionality with future development upside in a growing Manhattan neighborhood where opportunities for flexible industrial space and redevelopment sites have become increasingly limited.

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Thomas Gammino
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For Sale 31 West 138th Street/Owner-User or Development Opportunity
31 West 138th Street/Owner-User or Development Opportunity
31 West 138th Street, New York
Property Manufacturing
Availability Spaces listed / Sqft
Price $2,350,000
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Past Sales & Property History for 31 West 138th Street, New York

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/18/2013 $725,000

Title Documents for 31 West 138th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/07/2013 - R
07/10/2013 - D
Deed
(2013071800682001)
09/27/2013 - R
06/04/2013 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2013083000568001)
03/25/2013 - R
02/26/2013 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2013030700195001)
03/20/2013 - R
01/18/2013 - D
Deed
(2013012400588001)
03/20/2013 - R
01/17/2013 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2013012400588002)
03/20/2013 - R
01/07/2013 - D
Release of Estate Tax Lien
(2013012400588003)
08/28/2012 - R
08/16/2012 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2012082101466001)
11/23/2011 - R
11/16/2011 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2011112200456001)
07/23/2012 - R
08/05/2010 - D
Assignment of Tax Lien
(2012072001020004)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 31 West 138th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $27,151
Tax assessor's market value: $589,000
Assessed value: $265,050

Assessment History for 31 West 138th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 31 West 138th Street, New York, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $570,000 $256,500 $237,060 10.848% $25,716 $25,716 -0.26%
2024/25 $559,000 $251,550 $239,580 10.762% $25,784 $25,784 +1.41%
2023/24 $544,000 $244,800 $240,030 10.592% $25,424 $25,424 +2.25%
2022/23 $519,000 $233,550 $233,550 10.646% $24,864 $24,864 +16.23%
2021/22 $442,000 $198,900 $198,900 10.755% $21,392 $21,392 -14.55%

Permits for 31 West 138th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/15/2013 Alteration type 2
11/14/2013 Alteration type 2
11/13/2013 Alteration type 2
11/13/2013 Alteration type 2
01/22/2007 Alteration type 3
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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)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 2 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Lenox Ave & 135th St at NE Corner
Station lines 2-3
Distance (miles) 0.198
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Neighbors for 31 West 138th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 31 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10037.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
65 W 138th St, New York 3,680
67 W 138th St, New York 1,950 06/21/1976
60 W 138th St, New York 8,002
37 W 138th St, New York 14,688 04/27/1977
42 W 138th St, New York 31,746 06/29/2006 $8,750
620 Lenox Ave, New York 185,318 07/11/2016 $98,000,000
9 W 141st St, New York 93,855 03/15/2023 $22,850,000
58 W 143rd St, New York 115,350 06/10/2010
45 W 139th St, New York 185,318 11/07/2016 $5,020,000
2350 5th Ave, New York 48,107 03/15/2023 $22,850,000
680-692 Lenox Ave, New York 1,100
55 W 138th St, New York 19,034
61 W 138th St, New York 11,381
2300 5th Ave, New York 555,954 11/07/2016 $5,020,000
580 Lenox Ave, New York 24,004 10/30/2002
60 W 142nd St, New York 185,318 11/07/2016 $5,020,000
630 Lenox Ave, New York 185,318 07/11/2016 $98,000,000
33 W 138th St, New York 14,688 01/16/2026 $4
70 W 139th St, New York 89,418 10/11/2019 $75,500,000
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