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242 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030 Property Information

242 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 242 West 138th Street
Neighborhood Harlem
Zip code 10030
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 02023-0056

Sales & Tax Overview for 242 West 138th Street, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $15,805

Lot & Building Information for 242 West 138th Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 2,298
Lot dimensions 23 ft x 99.92 ft
Property type Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5)
Building sqft 5,420
Building dimensions 23 ft x 59 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1910
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 242 West 138th Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 8
Regulated units
Residential sqft

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School district 5
Community district 10
Closest police station 0.14 Miles
Closest fire station 0.23 Miles

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About 242 West 138th Street, New York

How many square feet does 242 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030 have?

This Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5) located at 242 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030 has a total of 5,420 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 242 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030?

242 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $916,000.

Ownership Information for 242 West 138th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 242 West 138th Street, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 242 West 138th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/23/2026 - D
01/23/2026 - R
Landmark Designation
(2026012300221001)
04/05/2022 - R Initial UCC1
(2022033100452005)
03/28/2022 - D
04/05/2022 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2022033100452004)
03/28/2022 - D
04/05/2022 - R
Agreement
(2022033100452003)
03/28/2022 - D
04/05/2022 - R
Mortgage
(2022033100452002)
03/28/2022 - D
04/05/2022 - R
Deed
(2022033100452001)
02/12/2015 - R Initial UCC1
(2015020601343001)
02/04/2015 - D
02/17/2015 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2015021100214003)
02/04/2015 - D
02/17/2015 - R
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2015021100214002)
01/29/2015 - D
02/17/2015 - R
Power of Attorney
(2015021100214001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 242 West 138th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $15,712
Estimated property tax: $15,805
Tax assessor's market value: $916,000
Assessed value: $412,200

Assessment History for 242 West 138th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 242 West 138th 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 $916,000 $412,200 $126,311 12.439% $15,712 $15,712 +7.47%
2024/25 $961,000 $432,450 $116,956 12.5% $14,620 $14,620 +4.62%
2023/24 $839,000 $377,550 $111,773 12.502% $13,974 $13,974 +7.92%
2022/23 $790,000 $355,500 $105,555 12.267% $12,948 $12,948 +8.28%
2021/22 $900,000 $405,000 $97,739 12.235% $11,958 $11,958 +0.33%

Permits for 242 West 138th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/01/2018 Alteration
12/16/2014 Alteration type 2
12/02/2009 Alteration type 2
         
         
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$797
19.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$606
-17.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$656
-5.9% 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) 0.146
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Bus Routes
Name Fred Douglass BL/W 138 St
Line M10
Distance (miles) 0.054

Neighbors for 242 West 138th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 242 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
227 W 137th St, New York 3,227 02/05/2007 $1,350,000
244 W 138th St, New York 5,188 08/04/2000
250 W 138th St, New York 5,420 01/24/2012 $850,000
240 W 138th St, New York 4,592 02/04/2022
234 W 138th St, New York 4,704 02/28/2025 $2,250,000
249 W 137th St, New York 5,095 12/20/1985
219 W 137th St, New York 3,880 10/15/1968
257 W 137th St, New York 5,419 07/14/2016 $2,200,000
211 W 137th St, New York 3,057 03/07/2006
228 W 138th St, New York 3,729 12/29/2021
226 W 138th St, New York 5,656 01/25/2018
220 W 138th St, New York 3,705 03/21/2007
248 W 138th St, New York 4,575 09/04/2020 $2,400,000
230 W 138th St, New York 3,729 09/15/2023
218 W 138th St, New York 3,705 04/25/2012 $72,000
232 W 138th St, New York 4,972 07/27/2004 $1,450,000
222 W 138th St, New York 4,804 11/22/2023
246 W 138th St, New York 3,762 10/09/1979
205 W 137th St, New York 3,204 01/20/2026
236 W 138th St, New York 6,090 07/20/2009 $1,692,500
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