| Building name | Spencer Apartments INC. |
| Primary address | Spencer Apartments INC. - 523 West 121st Street |
| Secondary address | 523-525 W 121st St |
| Neighborhood | Morningside Heights |
| Zip code | 10027 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 01976-0013 |
View detailed information on past sales, title documents and property taxes, including the assessed market value, in their dedicated tabs.
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $178,975 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 6,728 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Elevator Apartments Cooperatives Building (Other than Condominiums) (XD4)
|
| Building sqft | 28,668 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 6 |
| Year built | 1926 |
| Year last altered | 1987 |
| Frontage(s) | West 121 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | West 122 Street |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 3 |
| Community district | 9 |
| Closest police station | 0.30 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.28 Miles |
View more neighborhood information such as transportation, nearby schools and risk designations in the dedicated tab.
New York property reports include comprehensive occupancy, development and violation information. Create a free account to access valuable data points such as:
You will find all alternate addresses for the property in this section.
Spencer Apartments INC. - 523 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 was built in 1926 and has a total of 28,668 square feet.
What is the assessed value of Spencer Apartments INC. - 523 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,764,000, the tax amount paid for Spencer Apartments INC. - 523 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 is $201,593. For the next year, the tax amount for Spencer Apartments INC. - 523 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027 is estimated at $178,975.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 24 residential unit(s).
View property contacts like owners, building management, representatives from permits and tenants with a free account. For LLC-owned properties, access manually researched real owners and phone numbers.
Create a free account to view the complete sales history for 523 West 121st Street, New York, including title documents, transfer conditions, mortgages, liens, and pre-foreclosures.
To view the complete history of deeds, mortgages, assignments of leases and rents, and more, sign up for free. Available data goes back to 1966.
R: Recorded date
D: Document date
Access detailed property tax data for Spencer Apartments INC. - Spencer Apartments INC. - 523 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $169,074 |
| Estimated property tax: | $178,975 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $3,920,000 |
| Assessed value: | $1,764,000 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 523 West 121st 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 | $3,920,000 | $1,764,000 | $1,620,660 | 12.439% | $203,303 | $168,913 | +0.62% |
| 2024/25 | $3,782,000 | $1,701,900 | $1,601,080 | 12.5% | $202,016 | $167,865 | -1.03% |
| 2023/24 | $4,009,000 | $1,804,050 | $1,611,780 | 12.502% | $204,321 | $169,620 | +5.58% |
| 2022/23 | $3,454,000 | $1,554,300 | $1,531,610 | 12.267% | $190,666 | $160,663 | +6.42% |
| 2021/22 | $3,304,000 | $1,486,800 | $1,456,400 | 12.235% | $181,910 | $150,971 | -23.67% |
The complete history of permits filed for 523 West 121st Street, New York, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
Access a detailed real estate market overview of Morningside Heights so you can assess current trends, home values, types of properties sold and transaction volume.
View the median home sale price in Morningside Heights and compare it to other neighborhoods in Manhattan.
Check out recently sold homes in Manhattan and see how their prices compare.
| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
|
Distance to Subway
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Closest station | Broadway & 116th St at NE Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Bus Routes
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Broadway/W 122 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | M104 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.083 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 36 Margaret Douglas | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 268 | 0.15 |
| P.S. 36 Margaret Douglas | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 268 | 0.15 |
| P.S. 125 Ralph Bunche | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 262 | 0.22 |
| P.S. 125 Ralph Bunche | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 262 | 0.22 |
| Corpus Christi School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 170 | 0.04 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 170 | 0.04 |
| Cooke School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 315 | 0.20 |
| KIPP S.T.A.R. Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-8 | 740 | 0.20 |
| Columbia Secondary School | 8 | No | Public | 6-12 | 690 | 0.22 |
| P.S. 180 Hugo Newman | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 338 | 0.32 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooke School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 315 | 0.20 |
| Columbia Secondary School | 8 | No | Public | 6-12 | 690 | 0.22 |
| Urban Assembly for the Performing Arts | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 265 | 0.41 |
| Academy For Social Action A College Board School | NR | No | Public | 8-12 | 85 | 0.41 |
| Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School | 4 | No | Charter | PK, K-3, 6-12 | 653 | 0.59 |
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025. All rights reserved.
Here are the neighbors for Spencer Apartments INC. - Spencer Apartments INC. - 523 West 121st Street, New York, NY 10027.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 530 W 120th St, New York | 1,368,870 | ||
| 1220 Amsterdam Ave, New York | 153,000 | ||
| 525 W 120th St, New York | 476,512 | 11/02/2009 | |
| 1254 Amsterdam Ave, New York | 50,916 | 04/30/1980 | |
| 502 W 122nd St, New York | 20,566 | 03/25/1981 | |
| 529 W 121st St, New York | 7,398 | ||
| 535 W 121st St, New York | 30,894 | ||
| 517 W 121st St, New York | 112,000 | ||
| 509 W 121st St, New York | 81,632 | ||
| 506 W 122nd St, New York | 20,238 | 03/25/1981 | |
| 496 W 133rd St, New York | 9,185 | 02/15/2007 | $1,285,000 |
| 519 W 121st St, New York | 28,668 | 03/25/1981 | |
| 503 W 121st St, New York | 30,498 | 04/30/1980 | |
| 527 W 121st St, New York | 28,668 | 03/25/1981 | |
| 501 W 121st St, New York | 45,210 | 03/25/1981 | |
| 514 W 122nd St, New York | 20,378 | ||
| 499 W 133rd St, New York | 107,745 | ||
| 512 W 122nd St, New York | 20,378 | ||
| 1501 Amsterdam Ave, New York | 9,007 |
