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261 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 Property Information

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This building has 3 residential units and 0 commercial spaces.

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Primary address	261 West 137th Street
Neighborhood	Harlem

Zip code	10030
Borough	Manhattan
Block & lot	02023-0006

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 West 137th Street, New York

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Purchase date	03/12/2007
Purchase price	$1,590,000

Tax class	Register
Estimated property tax	$27,804

Lot & Building Information for 261 West 137th Street, New York

Lot sqft	1,799
Lot dimensions	18 ft x 99.92 ft
Building class	Three Families (C0) i Building classes in NYC are all explained here: NYC building classes
Building sqft	4,364
Building dimensions	18 ft x 70 ft
Buildings on lot	1
Stories	5
Structure type	Row
Building material	Brick

Exterior wall	Brick/masonry
Basement type	Full
Year built	1910
Year last altered	2009
Frontage(s)	West 137 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street	Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Distance to wide street	Register

Zoning & Use for 261 West 137th Street, New York

Zoning	Register
Residential units (DOF)	3

Residential sqft	Register

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School district	5
Community district	10

Closest police station	0.12 Miles
Closest fire station	0.25 Miles

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Other Property Data for 261 West 137th Street, New York

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About 261 West 137th Street, New York

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 261 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030?

261 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 was built in 1910 and has a total of 4,364 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 261 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $180,300, the tax amount paid for 261 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 is $26,230. For the next year, the tax amount for 261 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 is estimated at $27,804.

When was 261 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 last sold?

261 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 was last sold in 08/24/2021.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 261 West 137th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 West 137th Street, New York

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Purchase date	Purchase price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/12/2007	$1,590,000	Register	Register

Title Documents for 261 West 137th Street, New York

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Date	Type	Amount	Party 1	Party 2	Doc image
08/30/2024 - D 09/12/2024 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (2024091100828001)
04/11/2022 - D 04/15/2022 - R	Landmark Designation (2022041100114001)
08/24/2021 - D 10/08/2021 - R	Deed (2021100400601001)
08/29/2019 - D 10/04/2019 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (2019100400249001)
08/23/2019 - D 09/27/2019 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (2019092700387001)
04/15/2019 - D 04/18/2019 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (2019041800412001)
09/19/2017 - D 11/06/2017 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (2017110600728002)
09/05/2017 - D 11/06/2017 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (2017110600728001)
03/23/2015 - D 04/17/2015 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (2015033101052001)
03/06/2015 - D 03/31/2016 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (2016020301162001)

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Property Taxes for 261 West 137th Street, New York

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Tax year:	2025-2026
Property tax:	$26,231
Estimated property tax:	$27,804

Tax assessor's market value:	$3,005,000
Assessed value:	$180,300

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Assessment History for 261 West 137th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 West 137th 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	$3,005,000	$180,300	$132,192	19.843%	$26,231	$26,231	+0.04%
2024/25	$2,461,000	$147,660	$130,550	20.085%	$26,221	$26,221	0.00%
2023/24	$2,768,000	$166,080	$130,550	20.085%	$26,221	$26,221	+4.31%
2022/23	$2,936,000	$176,160	$123,775	20.309%	$25,137	$25,137	+9.18%
2021/22	$3,155,000	$189,300	$115,330	19.963%	$23,311	$23,023	+0.60%

Permits for 261 West 137th Street, New York

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Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
01/21/2026	Subdivision: condo
08/01/2007	Alteration type 1
05/24/2007	Alteration type 3
04/27/2007	Alteration type 2

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Harlem Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price

$594,500

-7.1% YoY

Median Price/Sqft

$881

-8.3% YoY

Manhattan Median Sale Price

$1,100,000

1.9% 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 & 137th St at SE Corner

Station lines

B-C

Distance (miles)

0.129

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Bus Routes
Name	Fred Douglass BL/W 138 St
Line	M10
Distance (miles)	0.042

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	399	0.18
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	399	0.18
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5	9	No	Charter	K-8	869	0.18
P.S. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	185	0.21
P.S. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	185	0.21

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv	NR	No	Public	6-8	141	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	0.18
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5	9	No	Charter	K-8	869	0.18
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	399	0.18

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
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	0.18
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-12	1,017	0.23
A Philip Randolph Campus High School	3	No	Public	9-12	1,289	0.28

Neighbors for 261 West 137th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 261 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030.

Address	Square feet	Purchase date	Purchase price
233 W 137th St, New York	5,340	07/07/2016	$2,150,000
231 W 137th St, New York	3,327	08/04/1982
255 W 137th St, New York	5,150	12/22/2004
237 W 137th St, New York	5,340	11/30/2021	$2,060,000
2509 7th Ave, New York	15,430	04/20/2016
245 W 137th St, New York	5,095	01/26/2001
2541 7th Ave, New York	1,487,977
2537 Adam Clayton Powell JR Blvd, New York	65,250	06/08/1993
164 W 146th St, New York	19,465	09/24/2009	$2,475,000
259 W 137th St, New York	8,641	11/12/2012	$1,600,000
229 W 137th St, New York	3,600	04/20/2004
2621 Adam Clayton Powell JR Blvd, New York	150,910
2521 Adam Clayton Powell JR Blvd, New York		05/26/1989
160 W 146th St, New York	12,000
122 W 146th St, New York	113,807	06/11/2013	$4,500,000
247 W 137th St, New York	5,095	04/16/2004	$100
253 W 137th St, New York	5,228	09/14/1998
241 W 137th St, New York	5,340	12/31/2013
721 Esplanade Gdns Plz, New York	391,798
2515 7th Ave, New York	15,430	05/28/1997