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249 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030 - Property report

Also known as: 249 Garage W 138th St

Property image for 249 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,699

Sale price

$1,750,000

General information

Address

Primary address

249 West 138th Street

Alternate address(es)

249 Garage W 138th St

ZIP code

10030

Neighborhood

Harlem

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

02024-0011

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

3,700

Building dimensions

17 ft x 64 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Last altered

2012

Building material

Stone

Exterior wall

Composition

Basement

Sales

Sale date

06/11/2013

Sale price

$1,750,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$16,111

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 138 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Frederick Douglass Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

17 ft x 99.92 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,699

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

0.17 Miles

Closest fire station

0.20 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 249 West 138th 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 249 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
06/11/2013	$1,750,000	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX	XXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
06/30/2011	$880,000	XXX XXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXX, XXXXX
10/25/2006	$1,120,000	XXXXX, XXXXX	XXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/23/2026 - D 01/23/2026 - R	Landmark Designation (2026012300221001)	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
03/12/2024 - R 02/08/2024 - D	Agreement (2024031200664002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XX XXXX XX
03/12/2024 - R 02/08/2024 - D	Mortgage (2024031200664001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XX XXXX XX
06/12/2018 - R 06/08/2018 - D	Certificate (2018061100598002)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
06/12/2018 - R 06/01/2018 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2018061100598001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/07/2014 - R 06/17/2014 - D	Mortgage (2014063003423001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XX XXXX X X
06/28/2013 - R 06/11/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013061701389002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX
06/28/2013 - R 06/11/2013 - D	Deed (2013061701389001)	XXX XXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/27/2011 - R 06/30/2011 - D	Deed (2011070100381001)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
02/22/2007 - R 02/01/2007 - D	Mortgage (2007021201662001)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 249 West 138th 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

$16,111

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,351,000

Assessed value

$141,060

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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	$2,669,000	$160,140	$76,594	19.843%	$15,199	$15,199	+2.55%
2024/25	$2,941,000	$176,460	$73,787	20.085%	$14,820	$14,820	0.00%
2023/24	$2,949,000	$176,940	$73,787	20.085%	$14,820	$14,820	+1.75%
2022/23	$2,685,000	$161,100	$71,717	20.309%	$14,565	$14,565	+7.83%
2021/22	$2,175,000	$130,500	$67,658	19.963%	$13,507	$13,507	+0.55%
2020/21	$2,477,000	$148,620	$63,828	21.045%	$13,433	$13,433	+3.21%
2019/20	$1,921,000	$115,260	$61,489	21.167%	$13,015	$13,015	+3.65%
2018/19	$2,844,000	$170,640	$60,029	20.919%	$12,863	$12,557	+3.14%
2017/18	$2,155,000	$129,300	$59,726	20.385%	$12,475	$12,175	+6.00%
2016/17	$1,596,000	$95,760	$57,456	19.991%	$11,796	$11,486	+78.76%

Permits

Permit information for 249 West 138th Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
04/09/2021	Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
04/09/2021	Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
07/07/2014	Alteration type 1
07/07/2014	Alteration type 1
07/02/2014	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
	11/24/2025	I
	12/03/2024	I
	11/27/2023	I

*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)

0.169

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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	0.15
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	399	0.15
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5	9	No	Charter	K-8	869	0.15
St. Charles Borromeo	NR	No	Private	PK-8	275	0.17
St. Charles Borromeo	NR	No	Private	PK-8	275	0.17
P.S. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	185	0.25
P.S. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	185	0.25
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-12	1,017	0.27
P.S. 194 Countee Cullen	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	148	0.27
P.S. 194 Countee Cullen	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	148	0.27

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5	9	No	Charter	K-8	869	0.15
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	399	0.15
St. Charles Borromeo	NR	No	Private	PK-8	275	0.17
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv	NR	No	Public	6-8	141	0.18
Eagle Academy For Young Men-Harlem	2	No	Public	6-12	210	0.19
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change	4	No	Public	6-12	479	0.20
St Hope Leadership Academy Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-8	227	0.25
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-12	1,017	0.27
Harlem Village Academy West Charter	9	No	Charter	PK, K-12	639	0.27
St Aloysius School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	197	0.31

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	0.19
Mott Hall High School	2	No	Public	9-12	192	0.19
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change	4	No	Public	6-12	479	0.20
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-12	1,017	0.27
Harlem Village Academy West Charter	9	No	Charter	PK, K-12	639	0.27
A Philip Randolph Campus High School	3	No	Public	9-12	1,289	0.33
High School Math Science And Engineering At CCNY	10	No	Public	9-12	555	0.35
Harlem International Community	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.43
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-12	1,138	0.45
Democracy Preparatory Charter School	4	No	Charter	6-12	603	0.47

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 249 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030?

The development at 249 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 249 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030?

249 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030 has a total of 3,700 square feet.

When was 249 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030 last sold and what was the sale price?

249 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030 was last sold on 06/11/2013 for $1,750,000.

What is the assessed value of 249 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030?

249 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030 is currently assessed at $141,060.

What are the property taxes for 249 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030?

The property taxes for 249 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030 total $16,110.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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