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159 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027 - Property report

Also known as: 159 W 131st St

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Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,699

General information

Address

Primary address

159 West 131st Street

ZIP code

10027

Neighborhood

Harlem

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01916-0108

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

2,550

Building dimensions

17 ft x 49 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Last altered

2001

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$15,306

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 131 Street (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

17 ft x 99.92 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,699

Area overview

Walk score

98 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

70 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.19 Miles

Closest fire station

0.11 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 West 131st 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 131st Street, New York, NY 10027

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
11/14/2023 - R 11/03/2023 - D	Deed (2023110300313001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
10/25/2021 - R 10/18/2021 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2021101901006001)	XXXXXX XX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/15/2021 - R 09/23/2021 - D	Agreement (2021101100113003)	XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/15/2021 - R 09/23/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021101100113002)	XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/15/2021 - R 08/17/2021 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2021101100113001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/23/2020 - R 10/21/2020 - D	Landmark Designation (2020102100397001)	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
02/02/2010 - R 12/31/2009 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2010011100225002)	XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/02/2010 - R 12/31/2009 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2010011100225001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
01/07/2010 - R 12/31/2009 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2009123100796001)	XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/29/2008 - R 06/20/2008 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2008070100247001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 West 131st 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

$15,306

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,849,000

Assessed value

$110,940

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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	$2,175,000	$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%
2020/21	$2,275,000	$136,500	$60,590	21.045%	$13,048	$12,751	+7.99%
2019/20	$2,138,000	$128,280	$55,785	21.167%	$13,117	$11,808	+18.77%
2018/19	$2,573,000	$154,380	$47,526	20.919%	$12,229	$9,942	+18.46%
2017/18	$2,001,000	$120,060	$41,172	20.385%	$11,243	$8,393	+11.52%
2016/17	$1,482,000	$88,920	$37,647	19.991%	$10,709	$7,526	+16.99%

Permits

Permit information for 159 West 131st Street, New York, NY

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

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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 & 135th St at SW Corner

Station lines

2-3

Distance (miles)

0.209

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
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
P.S. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	185	0.17
P.S. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	185	0.17
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
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School	4	No	Charter	PK, K-3, 6-12	653	0.26

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
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
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School	4	No	Charter	PK, K-3, 6-12	653	0.26
Fellowship Of Learning School	NR	No	Private	7-8	2	0.27
Harlem International Community	NR	No	Private	K, 3, 5-9	0	0.27
Eagle Academy For Young Men-Harlem	2	No	Public	6-12	210	0.34
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv	NR	No	Public	6-8	141	0.35

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
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
Eagle Academy For Young Men-Harlem	2	No	Public	6-12	210	0.34
Democracy Preparatory Charter School	4	No	Charter	6-12	603	0.36
Harlem Renaissence High School	1	No	Public	9-12	176	0.41
Capital Prep (Cp) Harlem Charter	6	No	Charter	6-12	367	0.44
Great Tomorrows Usa	NR	No	Private	K-11	31	0.45

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027?

The development at 159 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 159 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027?

159 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027 has a total of 2,550 square feet.

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

159 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027 is currently assessed at $110,940.

What are the property taxes for 159 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027?

The property taxes for 159 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027 total $15,306.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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