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

Also known as: 252 W 137th St

Property image for 252 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1890

Lot sq. ft.

1,898

Sale price

$2,710,000

General information

Address

Primary address

252 West 137th Street

ZIP code

10030

Neighborhood

Harlem

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01942-0155

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

4,402

Building dimensions

19 ft x 52 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1890

Last altered

2002

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Expensive Mas

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/24/2025

Sale price

$2,710,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$11,761

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 137 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

West 136 Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

19 ft x 99.92 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,898

Area overview

Walk score

97 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

68 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.09 Miles

Closest fire station

0.28 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 252 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 252 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/24/2025	$2,710,000	XXXX, XXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXX	XXXX-XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/21/2006	$2,360,000	XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX, X. XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/16/2025 - R 04/11/2025 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2025041600240001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/10/2025 - R 04/04/2025 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2025041000686001)	XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/17/2025 - R 03/24/2025 - D	Mortgage (2025041500955002)	XXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
04/17/2025 - R 03/24/2025 - D	Deed (2025041500955001)	XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXX XXXX
09/25/2023 - R 09/11/2023 - D	Mortgage (2023091500482001)	XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/15/2022 - R 04/11/2022 - D	Landmark Designation (2022041100114001)	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
08/05/2021 - R 07/19/2021 - D	Deed (2021080200250001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/20/2020 - R 07/21/2020 - D	Agreement (2020081900888002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/20/2020 - R 07/21/2020 - D	Mortgage (2020081900888001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/09/2019 - R 10/07/2019 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2019100800765001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 252 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

$11,761

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,857,000

Assessed value

$171,420

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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	$2,858,000	$171,480	$55,915	19.843%	$11,095	$11,095	+4.72%
2024/25	$2,341,000	$140,460	$52,751	20.085%	$10,595	$10,595	+6.00%
2023/24	$2,801,000	$168,060	$49,766	20.085%	$9,996	$9,996	-1.10%
2022/23	$2,895,000	$173,700	$49,766	20.309%	$10,107	$10,107	+5.59%
2021/22	$2,844,000	$170,640	$47,950	19.963%	$9,860	$9,572	+0.66%
2020/21	$3,239,000	$194,340	$45,186	21.045%	$9,806	$9,509	+5.56%
2019/20	$2,692,000	$161,520	$42,559	21.167%	$9,305	$9,008	+7.63%
2018/19	$1,811,000	$108,660	$40,012	20.919%	$8,676	$8,370	+2.65%
2017/18	$2,527,000	$151,620	$40,002	20.385%	$8,454	$8,154	+2.99%
2016/17	$1,872,000	$112,320	$39,608	19.991%	$8,228	$7,918	+8.71%

Permits

Permit information for 252 West 137th Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/14/2001	Alteration type 1
08/31/2000	Alteration type 1
08/31/2000	Alteration type 1
08/31/2000	Alteration type 1
06/04/1993	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 & 137th St at SE Corner

Station lines

B-C

Distance (miles)

0.144

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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	0.18
P.S. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	185	0.18
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-12	1,017	0.20
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
St. Charles Borromeo	NR	No	Private	PK-8	275	0.25
St. Charles Borromeo	NR	No	Private	PK-8	275	0.25

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv	NR	No	Public	6-8	141	0.12
Eagle Academy For Young Men-Harlem	2	No	Public	6-12	210	0.13
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change	4	No	Public	6-12	479	0.14
St Hope Leadership Academy Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-8	227	0.18
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-12	1,017	0.20
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
Harlem Village Academy West Charter	9	No	Charter	PK, K-12	639	0.35

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Mott Hall High School	2	No	Public	9-12	192	0.13
Eagle Academy For Young Men-Harlem	2	No	Public	6-12	210	0.13
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change	4	No	Public	6-12	479	0.14
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-12	1,017	0.20
A Philip Randolph Campus High School	3	No	Public	9-12	1,289	0.29
Harlem Village Academy West Charter	9	No	Charter	PK, K-12	639	0.35
High School Math Science And Engineering At CCNY	10	No	Public	9-12	555	0.36
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-12	1,138	0.37
Democracy Preparatory Charter School	4	No	Charter	6-12	603	0.46
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 252 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030?

The development at 252 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 was built in 1890.

What is the total square footage of 252 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030?

252 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 has a total of 4,402 square feet.

When was 252 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 last sold and what was the sale price?

252 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 was last sold on 03/24/2025 for $2,710,000.

What is the assessed value of 252 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030?

252 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 is currently assessed at $171,420.

What are the property taxes for 252 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030?

The property taxes for 252 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 total $11,760.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Disclaimer

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