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278 West 118th Street, New York, NY 10026 Property Information

278 West 118th Street, New York, NY 10026 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 278 West 118th Street
Neighborhood Harlem
Zip code 10026
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01923-0060

Sales & Tax Overview for 278 West 118th Street, New York

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Purchase date 12/21/2007
Purchase price $11,132,988
Tax class
Estimated property tax $37,488

Lot & Building Information for 278 West 118th Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 2,523
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 100.92 ft
Property type Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5)
Building sqft 9,550
Building dimensions 25 ft x 78 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 5
Year built 1920
Year last altered 2005
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 278 West 118th Street, New York

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 10
Regulated units
Residential sqft

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School district 3
Community district 10
Closest police station 0.22 Miles
Closest fire station 0.44 Miles

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Other Property Data for 278 West 118th Street, New York

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About 278 West 118th Street, New York

How many sq. ft. does 278 West 118th Street, New York, NY 10026 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5) located at 278 West 118th Street, New York, NY 10026 has a total of 9,550 square feet and a current price per square foot of $1,165.

What is the year built & the current market value of 278 West 118th Street, New York, NY 10026?

278 West 118th Street, New York, NY 10026 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,420,000.

Ownership Information for 278 West 118th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 278 West 118th Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/21/2007 $11,132,988
06/29/2004 $6
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 278 West 118th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/28/2024 - D
03/08/2024 - R
Agreement
(2024030800211001)
02/20/2009 - D
07/24/2009 - R
Agreement
(2009072100508001)
09/19/2008 - D
11/20/2008 - R
Agreement
(2008111401239001)
12/21/2007 - D
01/08/2008 - R
UCC3 Termination
(2008010300092007)
12/21/2007 - D
01/08/2008 - R
UCC3 Termination
(2008010300092003)
12/21/2007 - D
01/07/2008 - R
Initial UCC1
(2007123100329004)
12/21/2007 - D
01/07/2008 - R
Agreement
(2007123100329003)
12/21/2007 - D
01/07/2008 - R
Mortgage
(2007123100329002)
12/21/2007 - D
01/07/2008 - R
Deed
(2007123100329001)
12/21/2007 - D
02/05/2008 - R
Release
(2007122701466006)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 278 West 118th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $40,374
Estimated property tax: $37,488
Tax assessor's market value: $1,420,000
Assessed value: $639,000
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 278 West 118th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 West 118th 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 $1,420,000 $639,000 $324,576 12.439% $71,529 $40,374 -2.66%
2024/25 $1,183,200 $532,440 $331,832 12.5% $66,555 $41,479 +98.35%
2023/24 $1,479,000 $665,550 $342,248 12.502% $79,822 $20,912 +87.01%
2022/23 $1,646,000 $740,700 $294,955 12.267% $72,520 $11,182 -3.98%
2021/22 $1,416,000 $637,200 $299,514 12.235% $72,331 $11,646 -66.24%

Permits for 278 West 118th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/27/2006 Alteration type 3
11/19/2004 Alteration type 3
01/06/2004 Alteration type 2
07/08/2003 Alteration type 2
03/17/2003 Alteration type 2
12/09/2002 Alteration type 1
05/04/1999 Alteration type 2
09/15/1997 Alteration type 3
12/06/1996 Alteration type 2
08/18/1994 Alteration type 3
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$797
19.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$606
-17.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$656
-5.9% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Frederick Douglass Blvd & 116th St at NE Corner
Station lines B-C
Distance (miles) 0.08
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Bus Routes
Name Fred Douglass BL/W 119 St
Line M10
Distance (miles) 0.055

Neighbors for 278 West 118th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 278 West 118th Street, New York, NY 10026.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2184 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 8,820 12/14/2000
206 W 118th St, New York 39,992 03/12/1987
279 W 118th St, New York 8,565 06/18/2012 $2,521,350
143 St Nicholas Ave, New York 07/31/1985
2192 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 14,031 09/03/2020
275 W 118th St, New York 8,565 06/18/2012 $2,521,350
273 W 118th St, New York 8,565 06/18/2012 $2,521,350
147 St Nicholas Ave, New York 49,619 11/24/2015
2190 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 9,620 06/18/2012 $2,521,350
277 W 118th St, New York 8,565 06/18/2012 $2,521,350
262 W 118th St, New York 7,875 06/08/2016 $4,510,500
2194 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 7,715 09/03/2020
264 W 118th St, New York 21,081
200 W 118th St, New York 13,830 03/22/1983
1940-1946 7th Ave, New York 76,307
204 W 118th St, New York 13,590 03/22/1983
211 W 117th St, New York 11,630 06/24/2003 $372,003
280 W 118th St, New York 7,625 12/14/2000
2196 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 14,031 09/03/2020
202 W 118th St, New York 13,590 03/22/1983
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