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156 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 - Property report

Also known as: 156 W 121st St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,817

Sale price

$1,700,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
156 West 121st Street
ZIP code
10027
Neighborhood
Harlem
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01905-0157

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
3,960
Building dimensions
18 ft x 53 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1910
Last altered
2016
Building material
Stone
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Sales
Sale date
05/13/2014
Sale price
$1,700,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$18,605
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
West 121 Street (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 100.92 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,817

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
0.23 Miles
Closest fire station
0.44 Miles

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Ownership information for 156 West 121st 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 156 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/13/2014 $1,700,000 XXX X XXXX, XXX XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/01/2021 - R
01/27/2021 - D
Landmark Designation
(2021012700317001)
XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
08/06/2019 - R
07/24/2019 - D
Deed
(2019080200293001)
XXX X XXXX X X XXX X XXXX X X
07/09/2015 - R
07/01/2015 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015063000977001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX
12/24/2014 - R
08/18/2014 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2014121101245001)
XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
05/28/2014 - R
05/19/2014 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014051900837001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX
05/20/2014 - R
05/13/2014 - D
Deed
(2014051600584002)
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX X XXXX XXX
05/20/2014 - R
01/31/2014 - D
Power of Attorney
(2014051600584001)
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
08/13/2013 - R
08/08/2013 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2013080801205001)
XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
04/07/2004 - R
10/27/2003 - D
Both RPTT & RETT
(2003110300271001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX
05/29/2001 - R Mortgage
(1590007670259)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 156 West 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
$18,605
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,698,000
Assessed value
$161,880

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 $2,767,000 $166,020 $88,454 19.843% $17,552 $17,552 +4.72%
2024/25 $2,930,000 $175,800 $83,448 20.085% $16,761 $16,761 +0.70%
2023/24 $2,637,000 $158,220 $82,872 20.085% $16,645 $16,645 -1.04%
2022/23 $2,158,000 $129,480 $82,823 20.309% $16,821 $16,821 +7.84%
2021/22 $1,748,000 $104,880 $78,135 19.963% $15,598 $15,598 +0.55%
2020/21 $1,494,000 $89,640 $73,712 21.045% $15,513 $15,513 +5.39%
2019/20 $1,159,000 $69,540 $69,540 21.167% $14,720 $14,720 +1.89%
2018/19 $1,151,000 $69,060 $69,060 20.919% $14,447 $14,447 -44.18%
2017/18 $489,000 $220,050 $203,490 12.719% $25,882 $25,882 +3.32%
2016/17 $463,000 $208,350 $194,310 12.892% $25,050 $25,050 +5.44%

Permit information for 156 West 121st Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/14/2015 Alteration type 1
07/10/2015 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
11/27/2023 I
11/16/2022 I
03/16/2022 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 & 125th St at SW Corner
Station lines
2-3
Distance (miles)
0.237

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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 0.07
P.S. 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 98 0.07
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 21 0.02
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 21 0.02
Future Leaders Institute Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 301 0.07
P.S. 76 A Phillip Randolph 4 No Public PK, K-8 308 0.09
P.S. 76 A Phillip Randolph 4 No Public PK, K-8 308 0.09
Great Tomorrows Usa NR No Private K-11 31 0.18
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy 3 No Charter PK, K-8 410 0.20
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 0.02
Future Leaders Institute Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 301 0.07
P.S. 76 A Phillip Randolph 4 No Public PK, K-8 308 0.09
Great Tomorrows Usa NR No Private K-11 31 0.18
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy 3 No Charter PK, K-8 410 0.20
Success Academy Harlem 1 7 No Charter K-12 1,574 0.21
Great Tomorrows USA School NR No Private K-11 0 0.22
P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth 4 No Public PK, K-8 277 0.24
New York French American Charter School 6 No Charter PK, K-8 275 0.27
Harlem International Community NR No Private K, 3, 5-9 0 0.27
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 0.02
Great Tomorrows Usa NR No Private K-11 31 0.18
Success Academy Harlem 1 7 No Charter K-12 1,574 0.21
Great Tomorrows USA School NR No Private K-11 0 0.22
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School 4 No Charter PK, K-3, 6-12 653 0.34
Frederick Douglas Academy II Secondary School 3 No Public 6-12 324 0.34
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts 4 No Public 6-12 353 0.34
Opportunity Charter School 2 No Charter 6-12 379 0.42
P.S. 79 Horan School NR No Public 6-12 224 0.45
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School 8 No Charter K-12 1,138 0.47

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 156 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027?

The development at 156 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 156 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027?

156 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 has a total of 3,960 square feet.

When was 156 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 last sold and what was the sale price?

156 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 was last sold on 05/13/2014 for $1,700,000.

What is the assessed value of 156 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027?

156 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 is currently assessed at $161,880.

What are the property taxes for 156 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027?

The property taxes for 156 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 total $18,604.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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