New York City » 10027 » W 120th St » 239 W 120th St

239 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 - Property report

Also known as: 239 W 120th St

Property image for 239 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,682

Sale price

$1,950,000

General information

Address

Primary address

239 West 120th Street

ZIP code

10027

Neighborhood

Harlem

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01926-0012

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

4,302

Building dimensions

16.67 ft x 59.25 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Last altered

2016

Building material

Stone

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

05/29/2015

Sale price

$1,950,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$20,159

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 120 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

St Nicholas Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

16.67 ft x 100.92 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,682

Area overview

Walk score

98 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

84 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.11 Miles

Closest fire station

0.36 Miles

View more such as transportation, nearby schools and risk designations.

Ownership

Ownership information for 239 West 120th Street, New York, NY

Unlock full ownership info — get contact details, including phone numbers and emails for owners and the real people behind LLCs.

Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 239 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/29/2015	$1,950,000	XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
08/09/2013	$880,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX	XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX
06/08/2009	$399,000	XXX XXXX XXXXX XXX X	XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

More about New York City property records.

Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/06/2020 - R 07/08/2020 - D	Agreement (2020092900320004)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
10/06/2020 - R 07/08/2020 - D	Mortgage (2020092900320003)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
10/06/2020 - R 07/08/2020 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2020092900320002)	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
10/06/2020 - R 06/24/2020 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2020092900320001)	XXXX XXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
02/23/2016 - R 02/12/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016021700527001)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXX
07/02/2015 - R 06/18/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015061800164001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
06/18/2015 - R 05/29/2015 - D	Deed (2015060500622001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXX
05/02/2014 - R 04/04/2014 - D	Mortgage (2014042301268001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/18/2013 - R 08/09/2013 - D	Deed (2013081300291001)	XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
07/21/2009 - R 06/08/2009 - D	Deed (2009071400628003)	XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXX XXXX XXXXX XXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 239 West 120th 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

$20,159

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$3,041,000

Assessed value

$182,460

More about New York City property taxes

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	$2,886,000	$173,160	$101,592	19.843%	$20,159	$20,159	-0.46%
2024/25	$2,364,000	$141,840	$100,831	20.085%	$20,252	$20,252	+6.00%
2023/24	$2,128,000	$127,680	$95,124	20.085%	$19,106	$19,106	+4.83%
2022/23	$1,742,000	$104,520	$89,740	20.309%	$18,225	$18,225	+7.84%
2021/22	$1,411,000	$84,660	$84,660	19.963%	$16,901	$16,901	-12.06%
2020/21	$1,522,000	$91,320	$91,320	21.045%	$19,218	$19,218	-47.55%
2019/20	$721,000	$324,450	$293,783	12.473%	$36,644	$36,644	+27.02%
2018/19	$588,000	$264,600	$228,740	12.612%	$28,849	$28,849	+41.90%
2017/18	$498,000	$224,100	$159,840	12.719%	$20,330	$20,330	+11.89%
2016/17	$328,000	$147,600	$140,940	12.892%	$18,170	$18,170	+3.44%

Permits

Permit information for 239 West 120th Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
04/03/2017	Alteration type 3
01/11/2016	Alteration type 1
08/18/2015	Alteration type 1
06/18/2015	Alteration type 2
11/27/1990	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

More about New York City property records

Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	11/24/2025	I
	12/03/2024	I
	11/27/2023	I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Central Harlem South residential market stats

Access a detailed real estate market overview of Central Harlem South so you can assess current trends, home values, types of properties sold and transaction volume. View the median home sale price in Central Harlem South and compare it to other neighborhoods in Manhattan.

Median sale price

—

Median price/sq. ft.

—

Manhattan median sale price

$1,260,000

5.4% Y-o-Y

Check out recently sold homes in Manhattan and see how their prices compare.

Risk

Create a free account to unlock expanded risk information, such as crime incidents in the area, tsunami and landslides risks, or its location relative to FEMA flood zones and the Coastal Barriers Resources System Area (COBRA).

FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Frederick Douglass Blvd & 116th St at NE Corner

Station lines

B-C

Distance (miles)

0.213

View subway map

Access the detailed traffic volume map for 239 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity. View daily traffic map

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 76 A Phillip Randolph	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	308	0.06
P.S. 76 A Phillip Randolph	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	308	0.06
New York French American Charter School	6	No	Charter	PK, K-8	275	0.12
New York French American Charter School	6	No	Charter	PK, K-8	275	0.12
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	21	0.13
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	21	0.13
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy	3	No	Charter	PK, K-8	410	0.14
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy	3	No	Charter	PK, K-8	410	0.14
P.S. 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet School	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	98	0.20
P.S. 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet School	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	98	0.20

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 76 A Phillip Randolph	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	308	0.06
New York French American Charter School	6	No	Charter	PK, K-8	275	0.12
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	21	0.13
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy	3	No	Charter	PK, K-8	410	0.14
Future Leaders Institute Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	301	0.20
P.S. 180 Hugo Newman	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	338	0.21
Harlem International Community	NR	No	Private	K, 3, 5-9	0	0.30
Frederick Douglas Academy II Secondary School	3	No	Public	6-12	324	0.31
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts	4	No	Public	6-12	353	0.31
Great Tomorrows Usa	NR	No	Private	K-11	31	0.32

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	0.13
Frederick Douglas Academy II Secondary School	3	No	Public	6-12	324	0.31
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts	4	No	Public	6-12	353	0.31
Great Tomorrows Usa	NR	No	Private	K-11	31	0.32
Success Academy Harlem 1	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,574	0.33
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School	4	No	Charter	PK, K-3, 6-12	653	0.33
Columbia Secondary School	8	No	Public	6-12	690	0.35
Great Tomorrows USA School	NR	No	Private	K-11	0	0.36
Opportunity Charter School	2	No	Charter	6-12	379	0.39
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-12	1,138	0.46

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 239 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027?

The development at 239 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 239 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027?

239 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 has a total of 4,302 square feet.

When was 239 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 last sold and what was the sale price?

239 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 was last sold on 05/29/2015 for $1,950,000.

What is the assessed value of 239 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027?

239 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 is currently assessed at $182,460.

What are the property taxes for 239 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027?

The property taxes for 239 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027 total $20,158.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Disclaimer

All data comes from government sources. No attempt has been made to validate it. No attempt has been made to validate the accuracy of the programming of this website.

Do not rely on this report to support investment decisions. The only authoritative source for the information in this report is the government agencies from which the data was acquired.