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

Also known as: 253 W 137th St

Property image for 253 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,799

General information

Address

Primary address

253 West 137th Street

ZIP code

10030

Neighborhood

Harlem

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

02023-0009

Building

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Building sq. ft.

5,228

Building dimensions

18 ft x 60 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Last altered

1999

Building material

Masonry

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$11,744

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

Frederick Douglass Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

18 ft x 99.92 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,799

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

0.12 Miles

Closest fire station

0.25 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 253 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 253 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030

No recently recorded sales 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
04/09/2010 - R 06/26/2009 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2010031000740001)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
01/19/2007 - R 11/22/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2006112201282001)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
11/20/2006 - R 10/17/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006103000123001)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
01/02/2003 - R	Agreement (1190008968219)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
01/02/2003 - R	Mortgage (1250008968825)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/17/1998 - R	Mortgage (1460006332646)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
11/17/1998 - R 09/14/1998 - D	Deed (1150006330615)	XXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
02/06/1997 - R 01/08/1997 - D	Deed (1650005484565)	XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX	XXXX XXXX
02/07/1985 - R	Power of Attorney (1030000086203)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 253 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

$11,744

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$949,000

Assessed value

$427,050

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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	$900,000	$405,000	$91,486	12.439%	$11,380	$11,380	+7.47%
2024/25	$843,600	$379,620	$84,709	12.5%	$10,589	$10,589	+7.98%
2023/24	$703,000	$316,350	$78,434	12.502%	$9,806	$9,806	+10.07%
2022/23	$762,000	$342,900	$72,624	12.267%	$8,909	$8,909	+0.26%
2021/22	$868,000	$390,600	$72,624	12.235%	$8,886	$8,886	+2.11%
2020/21	$934,000	$420,300	$70,938	12.267%	$8,702	$8,702	+3.64%
2019/20	$960,000	$432,000	$67,314	12.473%	$8,396	$8,396	+4.04%
2018/19	$1,191,000	$535,950	$63,986	12.612%	$8,070	$8,070	+62.30%
2017/18	$813,000	$365,850	$39,093	12.719%	$4,972	$4,972	-1.34%
2016/17	$650,000	$292,500	$39,093	12.892%	$5,040	$5,040	+3.50%

Permits

Permit information for 253 West 137th Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
02/06/2017	Alteration type 2
04/30/2007	Alteration type 2
10/23/1998	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	04/29/2026	A
	06/04/2025	A
	04/02/2024	A

*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

Saint Nicholas Ave & 137th St at SE Corner

Station lines

B-C

Distance (miles)

0.143

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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	0.19
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	399	0.19
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5	9	No	Charter	K-8	869	0.19
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
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-12	1,017	0.23
St. Charles Borromeo	NR	No	Private	PK-8	275	0.23
St. Charles Borromeo	NR	No	Private	PK-8	275	0.23
St Aloysius School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	197	0.26
St Aloysius School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	197	0.26

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	0.14
Eagle Academy For Young Men-Harlem	2	No	Public	6-12	210	0.14
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change	4	No	Public	6-12	479	0.17
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	399	0.19
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5	9	No	Charter	K-8	869	0.19
St Hope Leadership Academy Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-8	227	0.21
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-12	1,017	0.23
St. Charles Borromeo	NR	No	Private	PK-8	275	0.23
St Aloysius School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	197	0.26
Harlem Village Academy West Charter	9	No	Charter	PK, K-12	639	0.33

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
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
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change	4	No	Public	6-12	479	0.17
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	0.30
Harlem Village Academy West Charter	9	No	Charter	PK, K-12	639	0.33
High School Math Science And Engineering At CCNY	10	No	Public	9-12	555	0.35
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-12	1,138	0.40
Harlem International Community	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.47
Democracy Preparatory Charter School	4	No	Charter	6-12	603	0.47

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 253 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030?

The development at 253 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 253 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030?

253 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 has a total of 5,228 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 253 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030?

253 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 is currently assessed at $427,050.

What are the property taxes for 253 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030?

The property taxes for 253 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10030 total $11,743.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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