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542 West 142nd Street, New York, NY 10031 - Property report

Also known as: 542 W 142nd St

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Property type

Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,699

Sale price

$2,075,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
542 West 142nd Street
ZIP code
10031
Neighborhood
Harlem
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
02073-0056

Owner

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Building
Property type
Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5)
Building sq. ft.
2,649
Building dimensions
17 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Building material
Sales
Sale date
03/15/2019
Sale price
$2,075,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,565
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
7
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
17 ft x 99.92 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,699

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
78 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
6
Community district
9
Closest police station
0.49 Miles
Closest fire station
0.12 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 542 West 142nd 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 542 West 142nd Street, New York, NY 10031

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/15/2019 $2,075,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXX X XXXXX XXX XXX
06/18/2015 $1,850,000 XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XX-XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX XX-XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/27/2019 - R
03/15/2019 - D		 Deed
(2019032001010001)		 XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
07/01/2015 - R
06/18/2015 - D		 Deed
(2015062400730001)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX
12/05/2008 - R
11/10/2008 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008111500001001)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX X X
06/08/2005 - R
05/05/2005 - D		 Deed
(2005052600442001)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
12/13/1994 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1140004522814)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX
12/13/1994 - R Mortgage
(1240004522324)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/03/1993 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1300000450530)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXXXX
09/10/1990 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1900000351890)		 XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXXXX
07/24/1990 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1450000347745)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXXXX
10/24/1986 - R Deed
(1740000159974)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 542 West 142nd 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
$7,565
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$642,000
Assessed value
$288,900

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $635,000 $285,750 $59,544 12.439% $7,407 $7,407 +7.47%
2024/25 $529,000 $238,050 $55,134 12.5% $6,892 $6,892 +5.75%
2023/24 $623,000 $280,350 $52,127 12.502% $6,517 $6,517 +5.15%
2022/23 $615,000 $276,750 $50,523 12.267% $6,198 $6,198 +8.27%
2021/22 $593,000 $266,850 $46,782 12.235% $5,724 $5,724 +1.87%
2020/21 $639,000 $287,550 $45,803 12.267% $5,619 $5,619 +6.21%
2019/20 $562,800 $253,260 $42,411 12.473% $5,290 $5,290 +4.60%
2018/19 $469,000 $211,050 $40,098 12.612% $5,057 $5,057 +2.31%
2017/18 $441,000 $198,450 $38,864 12.719% $4,943 $4,943 +6.55%
2016/17 $400,000 $180,000 $35,986 12.892% $4,639 $4,639 +2.21%
Permits

Permit information for 542 West 142nd Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/18/2015 Alteration type 2
10/07/2004 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
04/25/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
09/02/2020 Aeuhaz1-fail to certify class 1
03/18/1993 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$729

10.4% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$807

22.4% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$630

-8.1% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Broadway & 145th St at SW Corner
Station lines
1
Distance (miles)
0.158
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Neighbors for 542 West 142nd Street, New York, NY

3478 Broadway, New York 3470 Broadway, New York 524 W 142nd St, New York 520 W 142nd St, New York 514 W 142nd St, New York 3474 Broadway, New York 538 W 142nd St, New York 536 W 142nd St, New York 544 W 142nd St, New York 539 W 141st St, New York 550 W 142nd St, New York 554 W 142nd St, New York 532 W 142nd St, New York 528 W 142nd St, New York 3476 Broadway, New York 530 W 142nd St, New York 518 W 142nd St, New York 508 W 142nd St, New York 548 W 142nd St, New York 535 W 141st St, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for 542 West 142nd Street, New York, NY

07010, Bergen County, NJ 07020, Bergen County, NJ 07024, Bergen County, NJ 10024, New York City, NY 10025, New York City, NY 10026, New York City, NY 10027, New York City, NY 10029, New York City, NY 10030, New York City, NY 10032, New York City, NY 10033, New York City, NY 10035, New York City, NY 10037, New York City, NY 10039, New York City, NY 10040, New York City, NY 10115, New York City, NY 10451, New York City, NY 10452, New York City, NY 10454, New York City, NY 10456, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 542 West 142nd Street, New York, NY 10031?

The development at 542 West 142nd Street, New York, NY 10031 was built in 1910.

What is the market value of 542 West 142nd Street, New York, NY 10031?

The current market value of 542 West 142nd Street, New York, NY 10031 is $642,000.

What is the total square footage of 542 West 142nd Street, New York, NY 10031?

542 West 142nd Street, New York, NY 10031 has a total of 2,649 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$783 per square foot is the price for 542 West 142nd Street, New York, NY 10031.

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