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

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

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Address

Primary address 281 West 118th Street
Neighborhood Harlem
Zip code 10026
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01924-0104

Sales & Tax Overview for 281 West 118th Street, New York

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Purchase date 06/29/2018
Purchase price $6
Tax class
Estimated property tax $284

Lot & Building Information for 281 West 118th Street, New York

Lot sqft 2,018
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100.92 ft
Building class Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) i
Building sqft 7,480
Building dimensions 20 ft x 75 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 5
Year built 1910
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 281 West 118th Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 8
Regulated units
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 3
Community district 10
Closest police station 0.18 Miles
Closest fire station 0.41 Miles

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Other Property Data for 281 West 118th Street, New York

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About 281 West 118th Street, New York

How many sq. ft. does 281 West 118th Street, New York, NY 10026 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 281 West 118th Street, New York, NY 10026 has a total of 7,480 square feet and a current price per square foot of $0.

What is the year built & the current market value of 281 West 118th Street, New York, NY 10026?

281 West 118th Street, New York, NY 10026 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,441,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 281 West 118th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 281 West 118th Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/29/2018 $6

Title Documents for 281 West 118th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/18/2023 - D
10/16/2023 - R
Sundry Agreement
(2023090500702002)
07/28/2023 - D
08/02/2023 - R
Sundry Agreement
(2023072700199001)
01/28/2022 - D
03/07/2022 - R
Easement
(2022030201387001)
07/16/2018 - R Initial UCC1
(2018071500032013)
06/29/2018 - D
07/16/2018 - R
Sundry Agreement
(2018071500032012)
06/29/2018 - D
07/16/2018 - R
Agreement
(2018071500032011)
06/29/2018 - D
07/16/2018 - R
Agreement
(2018071500032010)
06/29/2018 - D
07/16/2018 - R
Mortgage
(2018071500032009)
06/29/2018 - D
07/16/2018 - R
Mortgage
(2018071500032008)
06/29/2018 - D
07/16/2018 - R
Mortgage
(2018071500032007)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 281 West 118th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $284
Estimated property tax: $284
Tax assessor's market value: $1,441,000
Assessed value: $648,450
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 281 West 118th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 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 $1,441,000 $648,450 $2,282 12.439% $7,097 $284 +2.66%
2024/25 $1,351,000 $607,950 $2,212 12.5% $6,912 $277 +7.94%
2023/24 $1,255,000 $564,750 $2,049 12.502% $6,404 $256 +10.08%
2022/23 $1,359,000 $611,550 $1,897 12.267% $5,819 $233 +8.23%
2021/22 $1,399,000 $629,550 $1,757 12.235% $5,374 $215 -0.19%

Permits for 281 West 118th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/11/2022 Alteration
09/25/2019 Alteration
11/04/2018 Alteration type 2
08/25/2018 Alteration
08/23/2018 Alteration
05/08/2018 Alteration type 2
05/07/2018 Alteration type 2
05/07/2018 Alteration type 2
05/02/2015 Alteration type 3
08/14/2000 Alteration type 2
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$611
-10.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$625
5.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$620
-4.2% 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) 0.11
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Bus Routes
Name Fred Douglass BL/W 119 St
Line M10
Distance (miles) 0.033

Neighbors for 281 West 118th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 281 West 118th Street, New York, NY 10026.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
280 W 119th St, New York 7,900 02/27/2007 $10,260,617
2198 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 7,715 12/21/2007 $11,132,988
200 W 119th St, New York 11,618 11/17/2004 $1,450,000
1968 Adam Clayton Powell JR Blvd, New York 8,747 07/28/2022 $32,000,000
182 St Nicholas Ave, New York 28,578 05/26/1977
212 W 120th St, New York 76,794
274 W 119th St, New York 9,100 01/14/2022 $3,500,000
270 W 119th St, New York 29,670 03/09/2001
2210 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 16,690 06/23/1999
180 St Nicholas Ave, New York 33,230 12/24/1985
1980 7th Ave, New York 46,692 02/09/1995
1990 Adam Clayton Powell JR Blvd, New York 52,680 06/29/2018 $17,000,000
1966 7th Ave, New York 8,747 02/10/2011 $1,725,000
2212 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 19,804 06/08/1999
205 W 119th St, New York 37,453 03/30/2012
2204 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 9,644 06/05/2018 $3,855,000
271 W 119th St, New York 11,975 11/13/2000
1972 Adam Clayton Powell JR Blvd, New York 8,702 07/28/2022 $32,000,000
1970 Adam Clayton Powell JR Blvd, New York 10,000 07/09/2002
2200 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 15,585 03/09/2001
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