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

Also known as: 159 W 121st St

Property image for 159 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,817

General information

Address

Primary address

159 West 121st Street

ZIP code

10027

Neighborhood

Harlem

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01906-0006

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,960

Building dimensions

18 ft x 52 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Last altered

2007

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$14,151

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 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

Community district

Closest police station

0.21 Miles

Closest fire station

0.45 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 West 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 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
03/28/2025 - D 03/28/2025 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (2025032800688001)	X X XXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/01/2021 - R 01/27/2021 - D	Landmark Designation (2021012700317001)	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
03/30/2020 - R 10/17/2019 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2020033000022001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
08/15/2011 - R 08/01/2011 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2011080400530001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
12/20/2009 - D 06/03/2004 - R	Mortgage (2004011200096001)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
10/23/2008 - R 10/14/2008 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2008101700278001)	XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
07/28/2006 - R 06/21/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2006072600268001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
06/16/2006 - R 12/02/2005 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2005121900304004)	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/16/2006 - R 12/02/2005 - D	Agreement (2005121900304003)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
06/16/2006 - R 12/02/2005 - D	Mortgage (2005121900304002)	XXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 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

$14,151

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$3,093,000

Assessed value

$185,580

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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	$2,898,000	$173,880	$67,014	19.843%	$28,786	$13,298	-49.16%
2024/25	$2,658,000	$159,480	$130,238	20.085%	$27,488	$26,158	+106.11%
2023/24	$3,062,000	$183,720	$63,189	20.085%	$27,488	$12,692	-0.53%
2022/23	$3,000,000	$180,000	$62,826	20.309%	$27,586	$12,759	+7.87%
2021/22	$3,218,000	$193,080	$59,251	19.963%	$25,581	$11,828	+0.86%
2020/21	$3,665,000	$219,900	$55,725	21.045%	$25,441	$11,727	-48.68%
2019/20	$2,893,000	$173,580	$107,958	21.167%	$24,141	$22,851	-0.43%
2018/19	$3,509,000	$210,540	$109,708	20.919%	$23,858	$22,950	+4.65%
2017/18	$2,965,000	$177,900	$107,583	20.385%	$23,074	$21,931	+8.51%
2016/17	$2,727,000	$163,620	$101,096	19.991%	$21,348	$20,210	+8.77%

Permits

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

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
07/24/2002	Alteration type 1
04/23/1999	Alteration type 2
06/09/1994	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	04/29/2026	A
	06/04/2025	A
	04/01/2024	A

*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 & 125th St at SW Corner

Station lines

2-3

Distance (miles)

0.217

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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	0.06
P.S. 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet School	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	98	0.06
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	0.06
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	0.17
Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School	10	No	Charter	K-4	198	0.21
Great Tomorrows USA School	NR	No	Private	K-11	0	0.22

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	0.06
P.S. 76 A Phillip Randolph	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	308	0.09
Great Tomorrows Usa	NR	No	Private	K-11	31	0.17
Great Tomorrows USA School	NR	No	Private	K-11	0	0.22
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy	3	No	Charter	PK, K-8	410	0.22
Harlem International Community	NR	No	Private	K, 3, 5-9	0	0.24
Success Academy Harlem 1	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,574	0.24
New York French American Charter School	6	No	Charter	PK, K-8	275	0.26
P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	277	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	0.04
Great Tomorrows Usa	NR	No	Private	K-11	31	0.17
Great Tomorrows USA School	NR	No	Private	K-11	0	0.22
Success Academy Harlem 1	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,574	0.24
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School	4	No	Charter	PK, K-3, 6-12	653	0.31
Frederick Douglas Academy II Secondary School	3	No	Public	6-12	324	0.37
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts	4	No	Public	6-12	353	0.37
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-12	1,138	0.43
Opportunity Charter School	2	No	Charter	6-12	379	0.45
P.S. 79 Horan School	NR	No	Public	6-12	224	0.46

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027?

The development at 159 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 159 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027?

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

What is the assessed value of 159 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027?

159 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 is currently assessed at $185,580.

What are the property taxes for 159 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027?

The property taxes for 159 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 total $14,151.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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