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159 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 Property Information

159 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 West 120th Street
Neighborhood Harlem
Zip code 10027
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01905-0005

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 West 120th Street, New York

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Purchase date 05/08/2014
Purchase price $1
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 159 West 120th Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 1,615
Lot dimensions 16 ft x 100.92 ft
Property type Five to Six Families (C2)
Building sqft 2,640
Building dimensions 16 ft x 54 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1920
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 159 West 120th Street, New York

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Residential units (DOF) 5
Residential sqft

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School district 3
Community district 10
Closest police station 0.22 Miles
Closest fire station 0.43 Miles

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Other Property Data for 159 West 120th Street, New York

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About 159 West 120th Street, New York

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027?

159 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,640 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $447,750, the tax amount paid for 159 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 is $21,863.

When was 159 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 last sold and what was the last sale price?

159 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 was last sold in 05/08/2014 for $1.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 5 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 159 West 120th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 West 120th Street, New York

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/08/2014 $1
07/20/2004 $85,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 159 West 120th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/01/2021 - R
01/27/2021 - D
Landmark Designation
(2021012700317001)
06/18/2014 - R
05/08/2014 - D
Deed
(2014052202161001)
11/24/2009 - R
11/06/2009 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2009111900489001)
08/31/2004 - R
07/20/2004 - D
Mortgage
(2004072702356002)
08/31/2004 - R
07/20/2004 - D
Deed, Other
(2004072702356001)
11/27/1998 - R Vacate Order
(1280006348228)
05/30/1989 - R
05/26/1989 - D
Deed
(1370000305637)
07/02/1984 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(1750000067075)
09/22/1982 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1710000015171)
09/22/1982 - R Mortgage
(1200000015120)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 West 120th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $21,863
Tax assessor's market value: $995,000
Assessed value: $447,750

Assessment History for 159 West 120th Street, New York

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $829,000 $373,050 $162,747 12.439% $20,244 $20,244 +7.47%
2024/25 $691,200 $311,040 $150,692 12.5% $18,837 $18,837 +7.98%
2023/24 $576,000 $259,200 $139,530 12.502% $17,444 $17,444 +1.92%
2022/23 $707,000 $318,150 $139,530 12.267% $17,116 $17,116 +3.47%
2021/22 $647,900 $291,555 $135,204 12.235% $16,542 $16,542 +7.72%

Permits for 159 West 120th Street, New York

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No recorded permits for this property.

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: 6 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Lenox Ave & 116th St at NW Corner
Station lines 2-3
Distance (miles) 0.244
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Neighbors for 159 West 120th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 159 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2007 Adam Clayton Powell JR Blvd, New York 2,778 09/04/2008 $586,055
151 W 120th St, New York 5,455 02/28/2007
155 W 120th St, New York 2,640 07/28/2016
145 W 120th St, New York 4,604 11/01/2006 $600,000
139 W 120th St, New York 4,832 04/23/2018 $4,250,000
135 W 120th St, New York 4,950 05/19/2015 $3,350,000
2001 Adam Clayton Powell JR Blvd, New York 5,544 06/16/2011 $1,050,000
154 W 120th St, New York 4,103 11/08/2021 $3,345,000
147 W 120th St, New York 4,762 12/11/1992
137 W 120th St, New York 5,072 08/01/2008
2011 Adam Clayton Powell JR Blvd, New York 4,210 11/14/2003 $1,206,250
133 W 120th St, New York 4,832
105 W 119th St, New York 4,822
153 W 120th St, New York 3,258 06/26/2006 $600,000
162 W 120th St, New York 4,058 08/13/2014
150 W 120th St, New York 3,400 10/22/2020 $3,150,000
143 W 120th St, New York 4,208 11/15/2018 $2,725,450
2003 Adam Clayton Powell JR Blvd, New York 7,590 12/21/2007 $11,132,988
107 W 119th St, New York 3,858
142 W 120th St, New York 2,808 05/02/2017
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