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278 West 127th Street, New York, NY 10027 Property Information

278 West 127th Street, New York, NY 10027 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 278 West 127th Street
Neighborhood Harlem
Zip code 10027
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01932-0059

Sales & Tax Overview for 278 West 127th Street, New York

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Purchase date 03/15/2022
Purchase price $75,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $9,372

Lot & Building Information for 278 West 127th Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 1,699
Lot dimensions 17 ft x 99.92 ft
Property type Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5)
Building sqft 3,264
Building dimensions 17 ft x 48 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1910
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 278 West 127th Street, New York

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 6
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 5
Community district 10
Closest police station 0.19 Miles
Closest fire station 0.25 Miles

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Other Property Data for 278 West 127th Street, New York

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About 278 West 127th Street, New York

How many square feet does 278 West 127th Street, New York, NY 10027 have?

This Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5) located at 278 West 127th Street, New York, NY 10027 has a total of 3,264 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 278 West 127th Street, New York, NY 10027?

278 West 127th Street, New York, NY 10027 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $574,000.

Ownership Information for 278 West 127th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 278 West 127th Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/15/2022 $75,000

Title Documents for 278 West 127th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/18/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025061700926001)
12/27/2024 - R UCC3 Termination
(2024122500015002)
12/27/2024 - R Initial UCC1
(2024122500015001)
12/13/2024 - D
12/27/2024 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2024122500015003)
12/13/2024 - D
12/20/2024 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2024121800273005)
12/13/2024 - D
12/20/2024 - R
Agreement
(2024121800273004)
12/13/2024 - D
12/20/2024 - R
Mortgage
(2024121800273003)
12/13/2024 - D
12/20/2024 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024121800273002)
12/13/2024 - D
12/20/2024 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024121800273001)
10/14/2024 - D
05/20/2025 - R
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2025051300281001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 278 West 127th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $8,678
Estimated property tax: $9,372
Tax assessor's market value: $574,000
Assessed value: $258,300

Assessment History for 278 West 127th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 West 127th 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 $574,000 $258,300 $69,763 12.439% $8,678 $8,678 +7.47%
2024/25 $717,600 $322,920 $64,596 12.5% $8,075 $8,075 +7.98%
2023/24 $598,000 $269,100 $59,812 12.502% $7,478 $7,478 +1.92%
2022/23 $747,000 $336,150 $59,812 12.267% $7,337 $7,337 +8.06%
2021/22 $708,000 $318,600 $55,497 12.235% $7,091 $6,790 +7.95%

Permits for 278 West 127th Street, New York

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No recorded permits for this property.

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)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 6 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Saint Nicholas Ave & 127th St at SE Corner
Station lines A-B-C-D
Distance (miles) 0.101
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Bus Routes
Name Fred Douglass BL/W 127 St
Line M10
Distance (miles) 0.05

Neighbors for 278 West 127th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 278 West 127th Street, New York, NY 10027.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
282 W 127th St, New York 2,880 07/28/2022 $1,850,000
211 W 129th St, New York 17,637 02/19/2016 $407,953
284 W 127th St, New York 2,767 05/14/2014 $145,000
2406 8th Ave, New York 809,377
276 W 127th St, New York 2,550 12/09/2019
259 W 126th St, New York 2,970
261 W 126th St, New York 3,829 10/15/2021 $1,376,000
271 W 126th St, New York 11,960 05/15/2024 $4
272 W 127th St, New York 2,700 11/22/2002
2360 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 20,660 04/15/1996
274 W 127th St, New York 2,700 04/20/2022
273 W 131st St, New York 59,880 12/22/2015 $14,875,000
2130 Adam Clayton Powell JR Blvd, New York 72,957 05/26/2015 $2,880,000
257 W 126th St, New York 90,452
2366 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 6,500 05/25/2012 $598,135
2364 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 7,338 04/03/2008 $10,459,170
280 W 127th St, New York 2,880 10/29/2025 $787,500
2190 Adam Clayton Powell JR Blvd, New York 4,000 02/19/2016 $407,953
2352 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 8,000 07/18/1980
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