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242 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 - Property report

Also known as: 242 W 137th St

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Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,799

Sale price

$2,450,000

General information

Address

Primary address

242 West 137th Street

ZIP code

10030

Neighborhood

Harlem

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01942-0052

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

3,213

Building dimensions

18 ft x 65 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Last altered

2000

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

02/25/2016

Sale price

$2,450,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$8,321

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

West 137 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

West 136 Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

18 ft x 99.92 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,799

Area overview

Walk score

98 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

67 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.09 Miles

Closest fire station

0.27 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 242 West 137th 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 242 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
02/25/2016	$2,450,000	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX, XXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX, XXXX XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX-XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/15/2022 - R 04/11/2022 - D	Landmark Designation (2022041100114001)	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
03/10/2016 - R 03/07/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016030900908001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
03/09/2016 - R 02/25/2016 - D	Deed (2016030201300001)	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
02/22/2016 - R 02/04/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016020500960001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/02/2006 - R 04/05/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006041000191001)	XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/30/2002 - R	Mortgage (1300008363330)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
01/31/2001 - R 11/14/2000 - D	Deed (1020007517002)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
05/02/1988 - R	Release of Estate Tax Lien (1420000245842)	XXXXXX XXXXX X
11/06/1987 - R	Deed (1670000219367)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 242 West 137th 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

$8,321

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,178,000

Assessed value

$130,680

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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	$2,098,000	$125,880	$39,564	19.843%	$7,851	$7,851	+4.72%
2024/25	$2,047,000	$122,820	$37,325	20.085%	$7,497	$7,497	0.00%
2023/24	$2,449,000	$146,940	$37,325	20.085%	$7,497	$7,497	-0.35%
2022/23	$2,250,000	$135,000	$37,042	20.309%	$7,523	$7,523	+7.84%
2021/22	$2,144,000	$128,640	$34,945	19.963%	$6,976	$6,976	+0.54%
2020/21	$2,442,000	$146,520	$32,970	21.045%	$6,939	$6,939	+5.39%
2019/20	$2,435,000	$146,100	$31,104	21.167%	$6,584	$6,584	+1.19%
2018/19	$2,362,000	$141,720	$31,104	20.919%	$6,507	$6,507	+3.40%
2017/18	$2,119,000	$127,140	$30,868	20.385%	$6,292	$6,292	+8.09%
2016/17	$1,577,000	$94,620	$29,121	19.991%	$5,822	$5,822	+8.36%

Permits

Permit information for 242 West 137th Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
12/17/1999	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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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

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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

Edgecombe Ave & 135th St at NE Corner

Station lines

B-C

Distance (miles)

0.161

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	399	0.22
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	399	0.22
P.S. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	185	0.17
P.S. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	185	0.17
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-12	1,017	0.19
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5	9	No	Charter	K-8	869	0.22
St Aloysius School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	197	0.23
St Aloysius School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	197	0.23
P.S. 175 Henry H Garnet	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	289	0.25
P.S. 175 Henry H Garnet	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	289	0.25

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change	4	No	Public	6-12	479	0.13
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv	NR	No	Public	6-8	141	0.14
Eagle Academy For Young Men-Harlem	2	No	Public	6-12	210	0.14
St Hope Leadership Academy Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-8	227	0.17
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-12	1,017	0.19
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	399	0.22
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5	9	No	Charter	K-8	869	0.22
St Aloysius School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	197	0.23
St. Charles Borromeo	NR	No	Private	PK-8	275	0.25
St Mark The Evangelist School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	238	0.35

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change	4	No	Public	6-12	479	0.13
Eagle Academy For Young Men-Harlem	2	No	Public	6-12	210	0.14
Mott Hall High School	2	No	Public	9-12	192	0.14
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-12	1,017	0.19
A Philip Randolph Campus High School	3	No	Public	9-12	1,289	0.31
Harlem Village Academy West Charter	9	No	Charter	PK, K-12	639	0.35
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-12	1,138	0.37
High School Math Science And Engineering At CCNY	10	No	Public	9-12	555	0.38
Democracy Preparatory Charter School	4	No	Charter	6-12	603	0.44
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School	4	No	Charter	PK, K-3, 6-12	653	0.49

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 242 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030?

The development at 242 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 242 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030?

242 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 has a total of 3,213 square feet.

When was 242 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 last sold and what was the sale price?

242 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 was last sold on 02/25/2016 for $2,450,000.

What is the assessed value of 242 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030?

242 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 is currently assessed at $130,680.

What are the property taxes for 242 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030?

The property taxes for 242 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 total $8,320.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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