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542 West 142nd Street, New York, NY 10031 Property Information

542 West 142nd Street, New York, NY 10031 Property Information

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Address

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

Sales & Tax Overview for 542 West 142nd Street, New York

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Purchase date 03/15/2019
Purchase price $2,075,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $7,565

Lot & Building Information for 542 West 142nd Street, New York

Lot sqft 1,699
Lot dimensions 17 ft x 99.92 ft
Building class Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5)
Building sqft 2,649
Building dimensions 17 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1910
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 542 West 142nd Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 7
Regulated units
Residential sqft

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School district 6
Community district 9
Closest police station 0.49 Miles
Closest fire station 0.12 Miles

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About 542 West 142nd Street, New York

How many sq. ft. does 542 West 142nd Street, New York, NY 10031 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5) located at 542 West 142nd Street, New York, NY 10031 has a total of 2,649 square feet and a current price per square foot of $783.

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

542 West 142nd Street, New York, NY 10031 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $635,000.

Ownership Information for 542 West 142nd Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 542 West 142nd Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/15/2019 $2,075,000
06/18/2015 $1,850,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 542 West 142nd Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/15/2019 - D
03/27/2019 - R
Deed
(2019032001010001)
06/18/2015 - D
07/01/2015 - R
Deed
(2015062400730001)
11/10/2008 - D
12/05/2008 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008111500001001)
05/05/2005 - D
06/08/2005 - R
Deed
(2005052600442001)
12/13/1994 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1140004522814)
12/13/1994 - R Mortgage
(1240004522324)
12/03/1993 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1300000450530)
09/10/1990 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1900000351890)
07/24/1990 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1450000347745)
10/24/1986 - R Deed
(1740000159974)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 542 West 142nd Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $7,407
Estimated property tax: $7,565
Tax assessor's market value: $635,000
Assessed value: $285,750

Assessment History for 542 West 142nd Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 542 West 142nd 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 $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%

Permits for 542 West 142nd Street, New York

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

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$680
4.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$550
-15.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$607
-2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Broadway & 145th St at SW Corner
Station lines 1
Distance (miles) 0.158
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Bus Routes
Name Broadway/W 141 St
Line M4
Distance (miles) 0.041

Neighbors for 542 West 142nd Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 542 West 142nd Street, New York, NY 10031.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
3478 Broadway, New York 5,600 11/04/2014
3470 Broadway, New York 4,280 07/26/1995
524 W 142nd St, New York 2,872 07/25/2008 $700,000
520 W 142nd St, New York 2,472 09/11/2014 $1,685,000
514 W 142nd St, New York 4,930 03/20/2025 $1,975,000
3474 Broadway, New York 3,060 04/27/2022 $2,850,000
538 W 142nd St, New York 4,800 07/18/2007 $1,300,000
536 W 142nd St, New York 2,550 07/22/2008 $950,000
544 W 142nd St, New York 2,649 04/15/2020 $1,700,000
539 W 141st St, New York 3,528 02/07/2025 $2,550,000
550 W 142nd St, New York 3,200 02/20/2002
554 W 142nd St, New York 4,543 02/02/2022 $2,125,000
532 W 142nd St, New York 3,600 04/11/2016
528 W 142nd St, New York 3,114 02/14/2018 $3,400,000
3476 Broadway, New York 4,410 03/26/2012
530 W 142nd St, New York 4,000
518 W 142nd St, New York 4,008 05/18/1999
508 W 142nd St, New York 3,775 08/20/2002
548 W 142nd St, New York 2,646 11/08/2019 $499,000
535 W 141st St, New York 3,264 06/20/2002
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