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2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, New York, NY 10039 Property Information

Also known as: 201 W 147th St, New York, NY 10039

2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, New York, NY 10039 Property Information

Also known as: 201 W 147th St, New York, NY 10039

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Address

Primary address 2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard
Secondary address 201 W 147th St
Neighborhood Harlem
Zip code 10039
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 02033-0029

Sales & Tax Overview for 2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, New York

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Purchase date 06/29/2011
Purchase price $4,103,878
Tax class
Estimated property tax $3,812

Lot & Building Information for 2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, New York

Lot sq. ft. 4,000
Lot dimensions 40 ft x 100 ft
Property type Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)
Building sqft 16,287
Building dimensions 39 ft x 86 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 5
Year built 1920
Year last altered 1992
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 19
Regulated units
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 5
Community district 10
Closest police station 0.45 Miles
Closest fire station 0.22 Miles

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Other Property Data for 2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, New York

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 201 W 147th St, New York, NY 10039
  • 2538-2540 7th Ave, New York, NY 10039

About 2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, New York

How many sq. ft. does 2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, New York, NY 10039 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, New York, NY 10039 has a total of 16,287 square feet and a current price per square foot of $251.

What is the year built & the current market value of 2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, New York, NY 10039?

2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, New York, NY 10039 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,250,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/29/2011 $4,103,878
06/24/2010 $3,688,239
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/24/2023 - D
11/14/2023 - R
Sundry Agreement
(2023110100844001)
07/18/2023 - D
08/03/2023 - R
NYC Real Property Transfer Tax
(2023080200688001)
02/27/2013 - D
03/19/2013 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013030401464009)
02/27/2013 - D
03/19/2013 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013030401464008)
02/27/2013 - D
03/19/2013 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013030401464007)
02/27/2013 - D
03/19/2013 - R
Mortgage
(2013030401464005)
02/27/2013 - D
03/19/2013 - R
Mortgage
(2013030401464004)
02/27/2013 - D
03/19/2013 - R
Mortgage
(2013030401464003)
02/27/2013 - D
03/19/2013 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013030401464002)
02/27/2013 - D
03/19/2013 - R
Agreement
(2013030401464001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $3,673
Estimated property tax: $3,812
Tax assessor's market value: $1,250,000
Assessed value: $562,500
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, 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 $1,250,000 $562,500 $29,527 12.439% $61,215 $3,673 +2.47%
2024/25 $1,162,000 $522,900 $28,674 12.5% $59,738 $3,584 +2.69%
2023/24 $1,034,000 $465,300 $27,918 12.502% $58,172 $3,490 +1.43%
2022/23 $1,074,000 $483,300 $28,053 12.267% $57,354 $3,441 +9.87%
2021/22 $948,000 $426,600 $25,596 12.235% $52,195 $3,132 -7.22%

Permits for 2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/26/2024 Alteration
01/23/2024 Alteration
09/02/2011 Alteration type 3
06/13/2011 Alteration type 2
12/08/2010 Alteration type 3
09/28/2010 Alteration type 3
08/18/2010 Alteration type 2
05/12/2009 Alteration type 2
04/20/1994 Alteration type 1
06/30/1993 Alteration type 1
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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: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Adam C. Powell Blvd & 149th St at NE Corner
Station lines 3
Distance (miles) 0.096
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Bus Routes
Name Adam C Powell BL/W 148 St
Line M2
Distance (miles) 0.024

Neighbors for 2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, New York

Here are the neighbors for 2538 Adam Clayton Powell JR Boulevard, New York, NY 10039.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
215 W 148th St, New York 13,335 06/02/2023 $10,125,000
205 W 147th St, New York 12,787 10/07/2014 $3,150,000
215 W 147th St, New York 16,887 02/23/2006 $3
285 W 147th St, New York 9,400 11/01/2000
2546 7th Ave, New York 14,018 10/28/2025 $500
202 W 148th St, New York 92,046 01/09/2002
287 W 147th St, New York 9,400 11/01/2000
2542 7th Ave, New York 14,036 06/29/2011 $4,103,878
209 W 147th St, New York 16,887 02/23/2006 $3
211 W 147th St, New York 12,787 03/10/2020 $2,264,625
2550 7th Ave, New York 14,000 06/28/2019 $9,631,964
2794 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 14,428 10/17/2019 $4
223 W 148th St, New York 12/05/2016
203 W 147th St, New York 8,970 08/13/2009
213 W 147th St, New York 16,887 02/23/2006 $3
283 W 147th St, New York 10,788 06/26/2013 $3,000,000
200 W 148th St, New York 18,200 06/28/2019 $9,631,964
209 W 148th St, New York 13,335 06/02/2023 $10,125,000
211 W 148th St, New York 13,335 06/02/2023 $10,125,000
207 W 147th St, New York 12,787 07/23/1986
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