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540 West 140th Street, New York, NY 10031 - Property report

Also known as: 540 W 140th St

Property image for 540 West 140th Street, New York, NY 10031

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,214

Sale price

$1,999,900

General information

Address

Primary address

540 West 140th Street

ZIP code

10031

Neighborhood

Harlem

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

02071-0055

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

5,945

Building dimensions

28 ft x 50 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Last altered

2005

Building material

Stone

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

10/01/2025

Sale price

$1,999,900

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$14,813

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

West 140 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Broadway

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

26 ft x 50.92 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,214

Area overview

Walk score

98 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

77 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.57 Miles

Closest fire station

0.07 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 540 West 140th 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 540 West 140th Street, New York, NY 10031

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
10/01/2025	$1,999,900	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX, XX. XX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXX X XXXXXXX
01/14/2016	$1,044,729	XXXXXXX, XXXX	XXXX, XXXXXXX
01/14/2016	$489,460	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/24/2025 - R 10/22/2025 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2025102200287001)	XXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX
10/20/2025 - R 10/01/2025 - D	Mortgage (2025101500591002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/20/2025 - R 10/01/2025 - D	Deed (2025101500591001)	XXX XXXXXX XX XXXX X XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/02/2018 - R 03/09/2018 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2018032700847003)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/02/2018 - R 03/09/2018 - D	Agreement (2018032700847002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/02/2018 - R 03/09/2018 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2018032700847001)	XXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/14/2018 - R 03/09/2018 - D	Mortgage (2018031400640001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/16/2016 - R 01/14/2016 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2016012000894006)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/16/2016 - R 01/14/2016 - D	Agreement (2016012000894005)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/16/2016 - R 01/14/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016012000894004)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 540 West 140th 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

$14,813

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,989,000

Assessed value

$179,340

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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	$3,113,000	$186,780	$74,088	19.843%	$14,701	$14,701	+4.72%
2024/25	$2,550,000	$153,000	$69,894	20.085%	$14,038	$14,038	+6.00%
2023/24	$2,295,000	$137,700	$65,940	20.085%	$13,244	$13,244	+4.83%
2022/23	$2,434,000	$146,040	$62,208	20.309%	$12,634	$12,634	+1.73%
2021/22	$1,972,000	$118,320	$62,208	19.963%	$12,419	$12,419	-4.42%
2020/21	$1,899,000	$113,940	$61,740	21.045%	$12,993	$12,993	+5.39%
2019/20	$1,473,000	$88,380	$58,245	21.167%	$12,329	$12,329	+7.25%
2018/19	$1,858,000	$111,480	$54,950	20.919%	$11,495	$11,495	+8.78%
2017/18	$1,516,000	$90,960	$51,840	20.385%	$10,568	$10,568	+1.97%
2016/17	$1,783,000	$106,980	$51,840	19.991%	$10,363	$10,363	+3.01%

Permits

Permit information for 540 West 140th Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
04/19/2004	Alteration type 1
02/03/1993	Alteration type 2
06/05/1990	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	11/17/2025	I
	06/04/2025	A
	11/22/2024	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

Broadway & 137th St at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.137

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 192 Jacob H Schiff	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	248	0.14
P.S. 192 Jacob H Schiff	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	248	0.14
Our Lady of Lourdes School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	333	0.20
Our Lady of Lourdes School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	333	0.20
Kipp Infinity Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,807	0.28
P.S. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos	4	No	Public	K-8	493	0.34
Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem	8	No	Charter	K-8	624	0.34
William Lynch School (The)	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	227	0.35
William Lynch School (The)	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	227	0.35
P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	374	0.35

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Hamilton Grange Middle School	4	No	Public	6-8	311	0.14
Our Lady of Lourdes School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	333	0.20
Kipp Infinity Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,807	0.28
New Design Middle School	3	No	Public	6-8	73	0.34
P.S. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos	4	No	Public	K-8	493	0.34
Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem	8	No	Charter	K-8	624	0.34
Childs Memorial Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.38
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	399	0.43
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5	9	No	Charter	K-8	869	0.43
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv	NR	No	Public	6-8	141	0.45

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
High School Math Science And Engineering At CCNY	10	No	Public	9-12	555	0.17
Kipp Infinity Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,807	0.28
A Philip Randolph Campus High School	3	No	Public	9-12	1,289	0.31
Harlem International Community	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.36
Eagle Academy For Young Men-Harlem	2	No	Public	6-12	210	0.46
Mott Hall High School	2	No	Public	9-12	192	0.46
Academy For Social Action A College Board School	NR	No	Public	8-12	85	0.52
Urban Assembly for the Performing Arts	3	No	Public	9-12	265	0.53
New Heights Academy Charter School	6	No	Charter	5-12	731	0.53
Harlem Village Academy West Charter	9	No	Charter	PK, K-12	639	0.60

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 540 West 140th Street, New York, NY 10031?

The development at 540 West 140th Street, New York, NY 10031 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 540 West 140th Street, New York, NY 10031?

540 West 140th Street, New York, NY 10031 has a total of 5,945 square feet.

When was 540 West 140th Street, New York, NY 10031 last sold and what was the sale price?

540 West 140th Street, New York, NY 10031 was last sold on 10/01/2025 for $1,999,900.

What is the assessed value of 540 West 140th Street, New York, NY 10031?

540 West 140th Street, New York, NY 10031 is currently assessed at $179,340.

What are the property taxes for 540 West 140th Street, New York, NY 10031?

The property taxes for 540 West 140th Street, New York, NY 10031 total $14,812.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Disclaimer

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