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156 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 - Property report

Also known as: 156 W 120th St

Property image for 156 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,682

Sale price

$1,450,000

General information

Address

Primary address

156 West 120th Street

ZIP code

10027

Neighborhood

Harlem

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01904-0055

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,994

Building dimensions

17 ft x 55 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Stone

Exterior wall

Expensive Mas

Basement

Sales

Sale date

02/28/2013

Sale price

$1,450,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,644

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 120 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

16.67 ft x 100.92 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,682

Area overview

Walk score

98 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

84 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.26 Miles

Closest fire station

0.40 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 156 West 120th 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 156 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
02/28/2013	$1,450,000	XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/04/2023 - R 12/15/2022 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2022121501046001)	XXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XXXX X X
02/01/2021 - R 01/27/2021 - D	Landmark Designation (2021012700317001)	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
09/21/2018 - R 08/22/2018 - D	Agreement (2018092100157001)	XXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX
07/08/2013 - R 05/10/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013061800453001)	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX
03/18/2013 - R 02/28/2013 - D	Deed (2013030400961001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
02/17/2009 - R 01/15/2009 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2009012200060001)	XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
07/08/2013 - R 03/22/2006 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2013061902074001)	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
04/26/2006 - R 03/15/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2006040500516001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/08/2013 - R 02/22/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2013061902074002)	XXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
03/22/2006 - R 02/22/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006030201391001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 156 West 120th 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

$5,644

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,250,000

Assessed value

$135,000

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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	$2,594,000	$155,640	$26,836	19.843%	$5,325	$5,325	+4.71%
2024/25	$2,859,000	$171,540	$25,319	20.085%	$5,085	$5,085	+6.00%
2023/24	$3,064,000	$183,840	$23,886	20.085%	$4,798	$4,798	+5.34%
2022/23	$3,250,000	$195,000	$22,426	20.309%	$4,851	$4,554	+2.46%
2021/22	$2,786,000	$167,160	$22,264	19.963%	$4,732	$4,445	+0.80%
2020/21	$2,988,000	$179,280	$20,953	21.045%	$4,706	$4,410	+5.75%
2019/20	$2,317,000	$139,020	$19,699	21.167%	$4,466	$4,170	+8.06%
2018/19	$2,692,000	$161,520	$18,445	20.919%	$4,164	$3,859	+2.68%
2017/18	$2,229,000	$133,740	$18,435	20.385%	$4,058	$3,758	+3.27%
2016/17	$1,651,000	$99,060	$18,203	19.991%	$3,949	$3,639	+9.11%

Permits

Permit information for 156 West 120th Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/21/2013	Alteration type 1
04/22/2013	Alteration type 1
02/07/2005	Alteration type 1
06/14/2000	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	10/25/2019	I
	10/10/2018	I
	11/09/2017	I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Lenox Ave & 116th St at NW Corner

Station lines

2-3

Distance (miles)

0.207

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet School	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	98	0.11
P.S. 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet School	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	98	0.11
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	21	0.05
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	21	0.05
P.S. 76 A Phillip Randolph	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	308	0.11
P.S. 76 A Phillip Randolph	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	308	0.11
Future Leaders Institute Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	301	0.11
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy	3	No	Charter	PK, K-8	410	0.17
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy	3	No	Charter	PK, K-8	410	0.17
Success Academy Harlem 1	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,574	0.18

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	21	0.05
P.S. 76 A Phillip Randolph	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	308	0.11
Future Leaders Institute Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	301	0.11
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy	3	No	Charter	PK, K-8	410	0.17
Success Academy Harlem 1	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,574	0.18
P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	277	0.20
Great Tomorrows Usa	NR	No	Private	K-11	31	0.21
Great Tomorrows USA School	NR	No	Private	K-11	0	0.24
New York French American Charter School	6	No	Charter	PK, K-8	275	0.28
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts	4	No	Public	6-12	353	0.30

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	21	0.05
Success Academy Harlem 1	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,574	0.18
Great Tomorrows Usa	NR	No	Private	K-11	31	0.21
Great Tomorrows USA School	NR	No	Private	K-11	0	0.24
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts	4	No	Public	6-12	353	0.30
Frederick Douglas Academy II Secondary School	3	No	Public	6-12	324	0.30
Opportunity Charter School	2	No	Charter	6-12	379	0.38
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School	4	No	Charter	PK, K-3, 6-12	653	0.39
P.S. 79 Horan School	NR	No	Public	6-12	224	0.44
Columbia Secondary School	8	No	Public	6-12	690	0.50

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 156 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027?

The development at 156 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 156 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027?

156 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 has a total of 3,994 square feet.

When was 156 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 last sold and what was the sale price?

156 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 was last sold on 02/28/2013 for $1,450,000.

What is the assessed value of 156 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027?

156 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 is currently assessed at $135,000.

What are the property taxes for 156 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027?

The property taxes for 156 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 total $5,644.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Disclaimer

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