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261 West 132nd Street, New York, NY 10027 Property Information

261 West 132nd Street, New York, NY 10027 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 West 132nd Street
Neighborhood Harlem
Zip code 10027
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01938-0111

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 West 132nd Street, New York

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Purchase date 02/20/2019
Purchase price $2,525,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 261 West 132nd Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 1,599
Lot dimensions 16 ft x 99.92 ft
Property type Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sqft 3,480
Building dimensions 16 ft x 51 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Stone
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1910
Year last altered 2015
Frontage 2010 CB Boundary (narrow)
Nearest wide street West 132 Street
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 261 West 132nd Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 5
Community district 10
Closest police station 0.10 Miles
Closest fire station 0.23 Miles

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Other Property Data for 261 West 132nd Street, New York

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About 261 West 132nd Street, New York

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 261 West 132nd Street, New York, NY 10027?

261 West 132nd Street, New York, NY 10027 was built in 1910 and has a total of 3,480 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 261 West 132nd Street, New York, NY 10027 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $151,800, the tax amount paid for 261 West 132nd Street, New York, NY 10027 is $15,572.

When was 261 West 132nd Street, New York, NY 10027 last sold and what was the last sale price?

261 West 132nd Street, New York, NY 10027 was last sold in 02/20/2019 for $2,525,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 261 West 132nd Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 West 132nd Street, New York

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/20/2019 $2,525,000
07/11/2014 $1,550,000
03/29/2013 $31,706
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 261 West 132nd Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/27/2019 - R
02/20/2019 - D
Mortgage
(2019022700851002)
02/27/2019 - R
02/20/2019 - D
Deed
(2019022700851001)
05/30/2017 - R
05/10/2017 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2017052200284001)
12/21/2015 - R
12/14/2015 - D
Certificate
(2015121600383001)
12/21/2015 - R
12/13/2015 - D
Zoning Lot Description
(2015121600383002)
07/28/2014 - R
07/11/2014 - D
Deed
(2014071500357001)
09/23/2014 - R
06/29/2014 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014090800532001)
08/09/2013 - R
03/29/2013 - D
Deed
(2013073101062001)
08/09/2013 - R
03/29/2013 - D
Deed
(2013073101007001)
11/29/2012 - R
11/14/2012 - D
Deed
(2012112100625001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 261 West 132nd Street, New York

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $15,573
Tax assessor's market value: $2,530,000
Assessed value: $151,800

Assessment History for 261 West 132nd Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 West 132nd 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 $2,228,000 $133,680 $78,480 19.843% $15,573 $15,573 -0.46%
2024/25 $1,825,000 $109,500 $77,892 20.085% $15,645 $15,645 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,643,000 $98,580 $73,483 20.085% $14,759 $14,759 +4.83%
2022/23 $1,345,000 $80,700 $69,324 20.309% $14,079 $14,079 +7.84%
2021/22 $1,090,000 $65,400 $65,400 19.963% $13,056 $13,056 -12.08%

Permits for 261 West 132nd Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/04/2015 Alteration type 1
10/08/2014 Alteration type 2
07/14/1993 Alteration type 2
         
         
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Harlem Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$555,000
-14.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$883
-6.6% YoY
Manhattan Median Sale Price
$1,200,000
9.3% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Saint Nicholas Ave & 135th St at SW Corner
Station lines B-C
Distance (miles) 0.183
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 185 0.06
P.S. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 185 0.06
St Aloysius School NR No Private PK, K-8 197 0.05
St Aloysius School NR No Private PK, K-8 197 0.05
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School 4 No Charter K-12 1,017 0.09

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Aloysius School NR No Private PK, K-8 197 0.05
St Hope Leadership Academy Charter School 5 No Charter 6-8 227 0.06
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School 4 No Charter K-12 1,017 0.09
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School 8 No Charter K-12 1,138 0.14
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change 4 No Public 6-12 479 0.14

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School 4 No Charter K-12 1,017 0.09
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School 8 No Charter K-12 1,138 0.14
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change 4 No Public 6-12 479 0.14
Mott Hall High School 2 No Public 9-12 192 0.19
Eagle Academy For Young Men-Harlem 2 No Public 6-12 210 0.19

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Neighbors for 261 West 132nd Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 261 West 132nd Street, New York, NY 10027.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
215 W 132nd St, New York 7,500
2268 Adam Clayton Powell JR Blvd, New York 6,355 03/20/2018 $2,625,000
279 W 132nd St, New York 3,400 10/29/2020
208 W 133rd St, New York 14,175 12/18/2017 $9,000,000
212 W 133rd St, New York 41,380 12/18/2017 $9,000,000
2492 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 28,215 12/10/1993
204 W 134th St, New York 17,888
202 W 133rd St, New York 14,175 05/05/2021 $3
257 W 132nd St, New York 2,400 03/09/2021
237 W 132nd St, New York 2,423 07/10/2006 $463,500
2494 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 28,215 12/10/1993
2260 Adam Clayton Powell JR Blvd, New York 7,790 04/12/2018
269 W 132nd St, New York 2,250 12/31/2018 $1,650,000
210 W 133rd St, New York 12,800 12/07/2015 $4,800,942
243 W 132nd St, New York 3,072 08/09/1991
220 W 133rd St, New York 174,040 04/12/2012 $9,000,000
204 W 133rd St, New York 14,175 06/13/2019
2496 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 18,680 06/28/2019 $9,631,964
273 W 132nd St, New York 3,000 06/10/2000
206 W 133rd St, New York 14,175 06/13/2019
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