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253 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 - Property report

Also known as: 253 W 121st St

Property image for 253 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027

Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,817

Sale price

$3,350,000

General information

Address

Primary address

253 West 121st Street

ZIP code

10027

Neighborhood

Harlem

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01927-0011

Building

Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Building sq. ft.

2,640

Building dimensions

18 ft x 49 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Last altered

2005

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

07/02/2018

Sale price

$3,350,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$15,650

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

West 121 Street (wide)

Lot dimensions

18 ft x 100.92 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,817

Area overview

Walk score

97 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

85 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.07 Miles

Closest fire station

0.33 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 253 West 121st 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 253 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
07/02/2018	$3,350,000	XXXXXX, XXXXX X	XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX, XXXX X
09/08/2004	$380,876	XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX, XXXX X	XXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXX
06/27/2003	$13	XXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/31/2025 - R 01/28/2025 - D	Deed (2025012900152001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X X
12/13/2024 - R 12/06/2024 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2024121101334001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX
02/25/2021 - R 01/22/2021 - D	Agreement (2021020901480003)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX X X
02/25/2021 - R 01/22/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021020901480002)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX X X
02/25/2021 - R 11/04/2020 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2021020901480001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX X X
07/23/2018 - R 07/19/2018 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2018072300348001)	XXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXX	XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
07/10/2018 - R 07/02/2018 - D	Power of Attorney (2018070300961004)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
07/10/2018 - R 07/02/2018 - D	Power of Attorney (2018070300961003)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
07/10/2018 - R 07/02/2018 - D	Mortgage (2018070300961002)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XX
07/10/2018 - R 07/02/2018 - D	Deed (2018070300961001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 253 West 121st 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

$15,650

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,029,000

Assessed value

$121,740

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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	$2,386,000	$143,160	$74,404	19.843%	$14,764	$14,764	+4.72%
2024/25	$2,230,000	$133,800	$70,192	20.085%	$14,098	$14,098	+6.00%
2023/24	$2,309,000	$138,540	$66,220	20.085%	$13,300	$13,300	+6.99%
2022/23	$2,257,000	$135,420	$61,209	20.309%	$13,449	$12,431	+11.79%
2021/22	$2,370,000	$142,200	$55,701	19.963%	$13,120	$11,120	+11.25%
2020/21	$2,557,000	$153,420	$47,498	21.045%	$13,049	$9,996	+17.25%
2019/20	$2,496,000	$149,760	$40,276	21.167%	$12,381	$8,525	+25.74%
2018/19	$3,223,000	$193,380	$32,411	20.919%	$11,544	$6,780	+13.01%
2017/18	$2,534,000	$152,040	$29,430	20.385%	$11,249	$5,999	+7.44%
2016/17	$1,877,000	$112,620	$27,931	19.991%	$10,949	$5,584	+15.76%

Permits

Permit information for 253 West 121st Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
03/30/2021	Alteration
09/01/2020	Alteration
08/22/2019	Alteration
03/04/2019	Alteration type 1
11/08/2018	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

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

Saint Nicholas Ave & 125th St at SE Corner

Station lines

A-B-C-D

Distance (miles)

0.22

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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	0.07
P.S. 76 A Phillip Randolph	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	308	0.07
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	0.14
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	21	0.14
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy	3	No	Charter	PK, K-8	410	0.19
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy	3	No	Charter	PK, K-8	410	0.19
Future Leaders Institute Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	301	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	0.07
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	0.14
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy	3	No	Charter	PK, K-8	410	0.19
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	0.22
Harlem International Community	NR	No	Private	K, 3, 5-9	0	0.26
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School	4	No	Charter	PK, K-3, 6-12	653	0.28
Great Tomorrows Usa	NR	No	Private	K-11	31	0.31
Columbia Secondary School	8	No	Public	6-12	690	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	0.14
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School	4	No	Charter	PK, K-3, 6-12	653	0.28
Great Tomorrows Usa	NR	No	Private	K-11	31	0.31
Columbia Secondary School	8	No	Public	6-12	690	0.32
Great Tomorrows USA School	NR	No	Private	K-11	0	0.35
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts	4	No	Public	6-12	353	0.36
Frederick Douglas Academy II Secondary School	3	No	Public	6-12	324	0.36
Success Academy Harlem 1	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,574	0.36
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-12	1,138	0.41
Opportunity Charter School	2	No	Charter	6-12	379	0.44

Neighbors for 253 West 121st Street, New York, NY

219 W 121st St, New York 257 W 121st St, New York 259 W 121st St, New York 271 W 121st St, New York 247 W 121st St, New York 225 W 121st St, New York 263 W 121st St, New York 251 W 121st St, New York 265 W 121st St, New York 233 W 121st St, New York 223 W 121st St, New York 269 W 121st St, New York 229 W 121st St, New York 2264 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 2262 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 222 St Nicholas Ave, New York 221 W 121st St, New York 246 W 121st St, New York

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 253 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027?

The development at 253 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 253 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027?

253 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 has a total of 2,640 square feet.

When was 253 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 last sold and what was the sale price?

253 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 was last sold on 07/02/2018 for $3,350,000.

What is the assessed value of 253 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027?

253 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 is currently assessed at $121,740.

What are the property taxes for 253 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027?

The property taxes for 253 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 total $15,649.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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