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159 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027 Property Information

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Primary address	159 West 131st Street
Neighborhood	Harlem

Zip code	10027
Borough	Manhattan
Block & lot	01916-0108

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 West 131st Street, New York

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Tax class	Register
Estimated property tax	$15,306

Lot & Building Information for 159 West 131st Street, New York

Lot sq. ft.	1,699
Lot dimensions	17 ft x 99.92 ft
Property type	Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sqft	2,550
Building dimensions	17 ft x 49 ft
Buildings on lot	1
Stories	3
Structure type	Row
Building material	Frame

Exterior wall	Brick/masonry
Basement type	Full
Year built	1910
Year last altered	2001
Frontage(s)	West 131 Street (wide)

Zoning & Use for 159 West 131st Street, New York

Zoning	Register
Residential units (DOF)	2

Residential sqft	Register

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School district	5
Community district	10

Closest police station	0.19 Miles
Closest fire station	0.11 Miles

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Other Property Data for 159 West 131st Street, New York

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About 159 West 131st Street, New York

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027?

159 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027 was built in 1910 and has a total of 2,550 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $130,500, the tax amount paid for 159 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027 is $14,763. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027 is estimated at $15,306.

When was 159 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027 last sold?

159 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027 was last sold in 11/03/2023.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 159 West 131st Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 West 131st Street, New York

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Title Documents for 159 West 131st Street, New York

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Date	Type	Amount	Party 1	Party 2	Doc image
11/03/2023 - D 11/14/2023 - R	Deed (2023110300313001)
10/18/2021 - D 10/25/2021 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2021101901006001)
09/23/2021 - D 10/15/2021 - R	Agreement (2021101100113003)
09/23/2021 - D 10/15/2021 - R	Mortgage (2021101100113002)
08/17/2021 - D 10/15/2021 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (2021101100113001)
10/21/2020 - D 10/23/2020 - R	Landmark Designation (2020102100397001)
12/31/2009 - D 02/02/2010 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2010011100225002)
12/31/2009 - D 02/02/2010 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2010011100225001)
12/31/2009 - D 01/07/2010 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2009123100796001)
06/20/2008 - D 07/29/2008 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2008070100247001)

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Property Taxes for 159 West 131st Street, New York

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Tax year:	2025-2026
Property tax:	$14,763
Estimated property tax:	$15,306

Tax assessor's market value:	$2,175,000
Assessed value:	$130,500

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Assessment History for 159 West 131st Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 West 131st Street, New York, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable	Tax rate %	Base tax	Property tax	Year over year change
2025/26	$2,175,000	$130,500	$74,400	19.843%	$14,763	$14,763	+0.66%
2024/25	$2,122,000	$127,320	$73,020	20.085%	$14,935	$14,666	+6.21%
2023/24	$2,185,000	$131,100	$68,752	20.085%	$14,090	$13,809	+5.05%
2022/23	$1,905,000	$114,300	$64,722	20.309%	$13,441	$13,144	+4.78%
2021/22	$2,047,000	$122,820	$62,842	19.963%	$12,833	$12,545	-1.62%

Permits for 159 West 131st Street, New York

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Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
03/18/2003	Alteration type 1
08/28/2001	Alteration type 1
08/28/2000	Alteration type 1
08/17/2000	New building
06/28/1990	Alteration type 3

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Harlem Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price

$555,000

-14.5% YoY

Median Price/Sqft

$883

-6.6% YoY

Manhattan Median Sale Price

$1,200,000

9.3% 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 & 135th St at SW Corner

Station lines

2-3

Distance (miles)

0.209

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Bus Routes
Name	Adam C Powell BL/W 132 St
Line	M2
Distance (miles)	0.052

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 175 Henry H Garnet	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	289	0.16
P.S. 175 Henry H Garnet	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	289	0.16
St Aloysius School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	197	0.12
St Aloysius School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	197	0.12
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-12	1,017	0.13

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
St Aloysius School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	197	0.12
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-12	1,017	0.13
St Hope Leadership Academy Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-8	227	0.17
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change	4	No	Public	6-12	479	0.18
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-12	1,138	0.18

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-12	1,017	0.13
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change	4	No	Public	6-12	479	0.18
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-12	1,138	0.18
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School	4	No	Charter	PK, K-3, 6-12	653	0.26
Mott Hall High School	2	No	Public	9-12	192	0.34

Neighbors for 159 West 131st Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 159 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027.

Address	Square feet	Purchase date	Purchase price
118 W 132nd St, New York	2,250	02/06/2018	$1,710,000
136 W 132nd St, New York	2,248	07/19/2002
125 W 131st St, New York	3,776	07/27/2006	$1,695,500
144 W 132nd St, New York	4,599	06/16/2004	$806,737
133 W 131st St, New York	2,805	09/10/2002
113 W 131st St, New York	3,808	04/04/2018	$2,400,000
166 W 132nd St, New York	4,160	09/10/1985
154 W 132nd St, New York	2,939	11/12/2021	$2,850,000
142 W 132nd St, New York	3,773	07/27/2016	$2,650,000
119 W 131st St, New York	2,970	01/18/2024	$1,275,000
162 W 132nd St, New York	3,153	08/24/2005
152 W 132nd St, New York	3,555	01/24/2011	$510,000
145 W 131st St, New York	3,000	03/09/2010	$600,000
139 W 131st St, New York	2,874	07/13/2021	$2,950,000
105 W 131st St, New York	2,889	06/10/2022	$2,475,000
124 W 132nd St, New York	4,165	06/14/2021	$2,970,000
164 W 132nd St, New York	3,152	06/21/2011	$1,090,000
148 W 132nd St, New York	2,199	04/21/2016	$2,650,000
155 W 131st St, New York	3,400	10/17/2007
158 W 132nd St, New York	4,160	04/26/2012	$10