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159 East 121st Street, New York, NY 10035 - Property report

Also known as: 159 E 121st St

Property image for 159 East 121st Street, New York, NY 10035

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1900

Lot sq. ft.

1,110

Sale price

$1,590,000

General information

Address

Primary address

159 East 121st Street

ZIP code

10035

Neighborhood

East Harlem

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01770-0029

Building

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Building sq. ft.

3,375

Building dimensions

15 ft x 43 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1900

Last altered

2013

Building material

Masonry

Sales

Sale date

03/24/2015

Sale price

$1,590,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$10,758

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)

East 121 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Lexington Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

15 ft x 74 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,110

Area overview

Walk score

98 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

82 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.13 Miles

Closest fire station

0.14 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 East 121st 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 East 121st Street, New York, NY 10035

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/24/2015	$1,590,000	XXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX
03/27/2013	$755,000	XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXX X XXX XXXXXX XXX
12/02/2003	$94,000	XXX X. XXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXX, XXXX XXX XXX XXXX, XX XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/14/2021 - R 06/30/2021 - D	Assignment of Tax Lien (2021070600540001)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
08/23/2018 - R 08/09/2018 - D	Tax Lien Sale Certificate (2018082200609001)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
04/24/2015 - R 04/10/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015041301106001)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/09/2015 - R 03/24/2015 - D	Deed (2015033000222001)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/22/2013 - R 03/27/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013040800556002)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/22/2013 - R 03/27/2013 - D	Deed (2013040800556001)	XXX X XXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXX X
04/22/2013 - R 03/26/2013 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2013040800556003)	XXXX XX XXXX	XXXX XXXXX XXXX
01/08/2004 - R 12/02/2003 - D	Deed (2003120600168001)	XXXX XXXX XXX	XXX X XXX XXXXXX XXX
10/16/2003 - R 09/26/2003 - D	Discharge of Tax Lien (2003101601226001)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
08/08/2002 - R	Tax Lien Sale Certificate (1730008769573)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 East 121st 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

$10,758

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$661,000

Assessed value

$297,450

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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	$591,000	$265,950	$80,084	12.439%	$9,962	$9,962	-0.49%
2024/25	$739,200	$332,640	$80,084	12.5%	$10,011	$10,011	+3.18%
2023/24	$616,000	$277,200	$77,600	12.502%	$9,702	$9,702	+10.07%
2022/23	$670,000	$301,500	$71,852	12.267%	$8,814	$8,814	+8.28%
2021/22	$732,000	$329,400	$66,530	12.235%	$8,140	$8,140	+7.72%
2020/21	$789,000	$355,050	$61,603	12.267%	$7,557	$7,557	-1.65%
2019/20	$717,600	$322,920	$61,603	12.473%	$7,684	$7,684	+2.06%
2018/19	$598,000	$269,100	$59,692	12.612%	$7,528	$7,528	+7.09%
2017/18	$612,000	$275,400	$55,271	12.719%	$7,030	$7,030	+6.55%
2016/17	$644,000	$289,800	$51,177	12.892%	$6,598	$6,598	+8.07%

Permits

Permit information for 159 East 121st Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
05/21/2014	Alteration type 2
09/19/2013	Alteration type 2
08/17/2012	Alteration type 3
06/24/2009	Alteration type 3
07/22/2008	Alteration type 3

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	11/17/2025	I
	06/19/2013	I
	05/30/2012	I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

East Harlem North residential market stats

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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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Lexington Ave & 125th St at SE Corner

Station lines

4-5-6

Distance (miles)

0.178

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 7 Samuel Stern	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	314	0.08
P.S. 7 Samuel Stern	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	314	0.08
P.S. 96 Joseph Lanzetta	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	325	0.13
P.S. 96 Joseph Lanzetta	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	325	0.13
Harlem Day Charter School	4	No	Charter	3-12	759	0.19
St Paul School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	216	0.20
St Paul School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	216	0.20
Harlem Village Academy East Charter School	9	No	Charter	PK, K-12	478	0.31
Harlem Village Academy East Charter School	9	No	Charter	PK, K-12	478	0.31
P.S. 155 William Paca	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	182	0.32

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 7 Samuel Stern	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	314	0.08
Global Technology Preparatory	NR	No	Public	6-8	126	0.09
P.S. 96 Joseph Lanzetta	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	325	0.13
Harlem Day Charter School	4	No	Charter	3-12	759	0.19
St Paul School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	216	0.20
P.S. 79 Horan School	NR	No	Public	6-12	224	0.20
Harlem Village Academy East Charter School	9	No	Charter	PK, K-12	478	0.31
Renaissance School Of The Arts	4	No	Public	6-8	151	0.32
King's Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.32
P.S. 138	NR	No	Public	PK, K-12	685	0.33

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Harlem Day Charter School	4	No	Charter	3-12	759	0.19
P.S. 79 Horan School	NR	No	Public	6-12	224	0.20
Coalition School For Social Change	NR	No	Public	9-12	123	0.30
Harlem Village Academy East Charter School	9	No	Charter	PK, K-12	478	0.31
P.S. 138	NR	No	Public	PK, K-12	685	0.33
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,019	0.37
Urban Assembly-Global Commerce	NR	No	Public	9-12	153	0.37
Harlem Renaissence High School	1	No	Public	9-12	176	0.43
Capital Prep (Cp) Harlem Charter	6	No	Charter	6-12	367	0.46
Great Tomorrows USA School	NR	No	Private	K-11	0	0.46

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 East 121st Street, New York, NY 10035?

The development at 159 East 121st Street, New York, NY 10035 was built in 1900.

What is the total square footage of 159 East 121st Street, New York, NY 10035?

159 East 121st Street, New York, NY 10035 has a total of 3,375 square feet.

When was 159 East 121st Street, New York, NY 10035 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 East 121st Street, New York, NY 10035 was last sold on 03/24/2015 for $1,590,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 East 121st Street, New York, NY 10035?

159 East 121st Street, New York, NY 10035 is currently assessed at $297,450.

What are the property taxes for 159 East 121st Street, New York, NY 10035?

The property taxes for 159 East 121st Street, New York, NY 10035 total $10,758.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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