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2159 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10037 Property Information

2159 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10037 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 2159 5th Avenue
Secondary address 2 E 132nd St
Neighborhood East Harlem
Zip code 10037
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01756-0069

Sales & Tax Overview for 2159 5th Avenue, New York

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Purchase date 08/10/2011
Purchase price $1,175,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $34,316

Lot & Building Information for 2159 5th Avenue, New York

Lot sq. ft. 2,475
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 99 ft
Property type Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)
Building sqft 10,149
Building dimensions 25 ft x 97 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 5
Year built 1910
Year last altered 2010
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 2159 5th Avenue, New York

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 13
Regulated units
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 5
Community district 11
Closest police station 0.47 Miles
Closest fire station 0.25 Miles

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Other Property Data for 2159 5th Avenue, New York

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 2 E 132nd St, New York, NY 10037

About 2159 5th Avenue, New York

How many sq. ft. does 2159 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10037 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 2159 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10037 has a total of 10,149 square feet and a current price per square foot of $115.

What is the year built & the current market value of 2159 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10037?

2159 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10037 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,432,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 2159 5th Avenue, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 2159 5th Avenue, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/10/2011 $1,175,000
10/27/2009 $1,000,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 2159 5th Avenue, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/20/2021 - D
09/01/2021 - R
Agreement
(2021082700645002)
08/20/2021 - D
09/01/2021 - R
Mortgage
(2021082700645001)
03/05/2019 - D
03/14/2019 - R
Agreement
(2019031200154001)
01/06/2014 - D
01/21/2014 - R
Mortgage
(2014011600918001)
08/18/2011 - R UCC3 Termination
(2011081601239001)
08/10/2011 - D
08/24/2011 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011081601133001)
08/10/2011 - D
08/24/2011 - R
Deed
(2011081601102001)
02/05/2010 - R Initial UCC1
(2010020200684001)
01/27/2010 - D
02/05/2010 - R
Agreement
(2010020200537002)
01/27/2010 - D
02/05/2010 - R
Mortgage
(2010020200537001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 2159 5th Avenue, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $10,324
Estimated property tax: $34,316
Tax assessor's market value: $2,432,000
Assessed value: $1,094,400
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 2159 5th Avenue, New York

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,432,000 $1,094,400 $331,145 12.439% $125,519 $10,324 -91.64%
2024/25 $2,195,000 $987,750 $154,800 12.5% $123,469 $123,469 +2898.98%
2023/24 $2,505,000 $1,127,250 $279,831 12.502% $140,929 $4,117 -63.20%
2022/23 $2,645,000 $1,190,250 $342,831 12.267% $146,008 $11,188 -39.92%
2021/22 $2,782,000 $1,251,900 $404,481 12.235% $153,170 $18,621 -64.93%

Permits for 2159 5th Avenue, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/30/2012 Alteration type 2
09/07/2011 Alteration type 3
09/13/2010 Alteration type 2
04/28/2010 Alteration type 2
02/16/2010 Alteration type 1
10/15/2009 Alteration type 2
07/16/2009 Alteration type 2
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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: 4 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Lenox Ave & 135th St at SE Corner
Station lines 2-3
Distance (miles) 0.25
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Bus Routes
Name 5 Av/W 132 St
Line M1
Distance (miles) 0.025

Neighbors for 2159 5th Avenue, New York

Here are the neighbors for 2159 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10037.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2101-2155 Madison Ave, New York 449,600
1900 Lexington Ave, New York 201,276 12/17/2009
2093 Madison Ave, New York 8,825 02/04/2020 $5,772,000
2095 Madison Ave, New York 10,965 08/15/2014 $4,420,500
25 E 131st St, New York 7,550 06/12/1999
2333 5th Ave, New York 449,973 03/28/1966
1687 Park Ave, New York 04/30/1973
12 E 132nd St, New York 11,420 11/07/1997 $139,109
2225 5th Ave, New York 716,400 01/05/2016 $200,850,000
2090 Madison Ave, New York 25,893 11/07/1997 $139,109
2153 5th Ave, New York 8,860 02/04/2020 $4,477,000
2289 5th Ave, New York 370,814 03/28/1966
10 E 132nd St, New York 9,155 04/14/2009
4 E 132nd St, New York 9,570 03/30/2006 $2,500,000
18 E 132nd St, New York 10,460 11/07/1997 $139,109
2096 Madison Ave, New York 9,790 03/18/2021 $10
2157 5th Ave, New York 11/07/1997 $139,109
125 E 118th St, New York 20,730 12/17/2009 $3,987,658
6 E 132nd St, New York 9,350 11/05/2015
16 E 132nd St, New York 11,420 11/07/1997 $139,109
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