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

Also known as: 139 W 120th St

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Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,018

Sale price

$4,250,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
139 West 120th Street
ZIP code
10027
Neighborhood
Harlem
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01905-0012

Owner

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Building
Property type
City Residence One Family (A4)
Building sq. ft.
4,832
Building dimensions
20 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1901
Last altered
2007
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Expensive Mas
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
04/23/2018
Sale price
$4,250,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$11,561
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
West 120 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
West 121 Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100.92 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,018

Area overview

Walk score
99 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
85 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
3
Community district
10
Closest police station
0.26 Miles
Closest fire station
0.41 Miles

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Ownership information for 139 West 120th Street, New York, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 139 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/23/2018 $4,250,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
05/17/2005 $786,044 XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/24/2022 - R
11/22/2021 - D
Agreement
(2022021800687002)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXX X X
02/24/2022 - R
11/22/2021 - D
Mortgage
(2022021800687001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXX X X
02/01/2021 - R
01/27/2021 - D
Landmark Designation
(2021012700317001)
XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
03/05/2020 - R
02/26/2020 - D
Agreement
(2020030500122002)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXX
03/05/2020 - R
02/26/2020 - D
Mortgage
(2020030500122001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXX
04/26/2018 - R
04/23/2018 - D
Mortgage
(2018042600394002)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXX
04/26/2018 - R
04/23/2018 - D
Deed
(2018042600394001)
XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X
05/01/2018 - R
04/23/2018 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018042301227001)
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
12/28/2011 - R
11/18/2011 - D
Deed
(2011112901577001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
08/22/2011 - R
08/04/2011 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011080400431001)
XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 139 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
$11,561
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,674,000
Assessed value
$220,440

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $3,925,000 $235,500 $58,261 19.843% $11,561 $11,561 +2.49%
2024/25 $3,442,000 $206,520 $56,158 20.085% $11,279 $11,279 +6.00%
2023/24 $3,765,000 $225,900 $52,980 20.085% $10,641 $10,641 +4.83%
2022/23 $3,993,000 $239,580 $49,982 20.309% $10,151 $10,151 +4.73%
2021/22 $4,291,000 $257,460 $48,551 19.963% $9,692 $9,692 -5.14%
2020/21 $4,381,000 $262,860 $48,551 21.045% $10,218 $10,218 +3.15%
2019/20 $4,191,000 $251,460 $46,798 21.167% $9,906 $9,906 +7.25%
2018/19 $3,965,000 $237,900 $44,150 20.919% $9,236 $9,236 +8.77%
2017/18 $4,013,000 $240,780 $41,652 20.385% $8,491 $8,491 +4.98%
2016/17 $3,669,000 $220,140 $40,459 19.991% $8,088 $8,088 +2.23%

Permit information for 139 West 120th Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/01/2021 Alteration
09/12/2006 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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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.

Central Harlem South residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Manhattan median sale price

$1,260,000

5.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

Property location map
Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Lenox Ave & 116th St at NW Corner
Station lines
2-3
Distance (miles)
0.227

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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 0.08
P.S. 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 98 0.08
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 21 0.04
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 21 0.04
Future Leaders Institute Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 301 0.08
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
Great Tomorrows Usa NR No Private K-11 31 0.18
Success Academy Harlem 1 7 No Charter K-12 1,574 0.18
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy 3 No Charter PK, K-8 410 0.20
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 0.04
Future Leaders Institute Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 301 0.08
P.S. 76 A Phillip Randolph 4 No Public PK, K-8 308 0.11
Great Tomorrows Usa NR No Private K-11 31 0.18
Success Academy Harlem 1 7 No Charter K-12 1,574 0.18
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy 3 No Charter PK, K-8 410 0.20
P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth 4 No Public PK, K-8 277 0.21
Great Tomorrows USA School NR No Private K-11 0 0.21
New York French American Charter School 6 No Charter PK, K-8 275 0.29
Harlem International Community NR No Private K, 3, 5-9 0 0.29
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 0.04
Great Tomorrows Usa NR No Private K-11 31 0.18
Success Academy Harlem 1 7 No Charter K-12 1,574 0.18
Great Tomorrows USA School NR No Private K-11 0 0.21
Frederick Douglas Academy II Secondary School 3 No Public 6-12 324 0.33
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts 4 No Public 6-12 353 0.33
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School 4 No Charter PK, K-3, 6-12 653 0.37
Opportunity Charter School 2 No Charter 6-12 379 0.41
P.S. 79 Horan School NR No Public 6-12 224 0.42
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School 8 No Charter K-12 1,138 0.49

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 139 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027?

The development at 139 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 139 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027?

139 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 has a total of 4,832 square feet.

When was 139 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 last sold and what was the sale price?

139 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 was last sold on 04/23/2018 for $4,250,000.

What is the assessed value of 139 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027?

139 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 is currently assessed at $220,440.

What are the property taxes for 139 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027?

The property taxes for 139 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 total $11,560.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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