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540 West 148th Street, New York, NY 10031 - Property report

Also known as: 540 W 148th St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1900

Lot sq. ft.

1,707

Sale price

$1,260,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
540 West 148th Street
ZIP code
10031
Neighborhood
Harlem
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
02079-0050

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
3,273
Building dimensions
17 ft x 66 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1900
Last altered
2003
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
01/29/2013
Sale price
$1,260,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$13,346
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
West 148 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
West 147 Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
17.08 ft x 99.92 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,707

Area overview

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

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Ownership

Ownership information for 540 West 148th 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 148th Street, New York, NY 10031

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/29/2013 $1,260,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/14/2013 - R
01/29/2013 - D		 Mortgage
(2013020100474004)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
02/14/2013 - R
01/29/2013 - D		 Mortgage
(2013020100474003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/14/2013 - R
01/29/2013 - D		 Deed
(2013020100474002)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
02/14/2013 - R
01/23/2013 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2013020100474001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
08/05/2002 - R Discharge of Tax Lien
(1880008748588)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX
05/09/2002 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1170008383917)		 XXX XXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/03/2002 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1810008369181)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXX
05/03/2002 - R Sundry Agreement
(1760008369176)		 XXX XXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXX
03/27/2002 - R UCC3 Termination
(1440008069844)		 XXX XXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
02/11/2002 - R Deed
(1080007998408)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 540 West 148th 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
$13,346
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,903,000
Assessed value
$114,180

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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 $1,858,000 $111,480 $63,452 19.843% $12,591 $12,591 -1.20%
2024/25 $2,048,000 $122,880 $63,451 20.085% $12,744 $12,744 +0.76%
2023/24 $1,930,000 $115,800 $62,974 20.085% $12,648 $12,648 +4.83%
2022/23 $2,029,000 $121,740 $59,411 20.309% $12,066 $12,066 +7.84%
2021/22 $2,092,000 $125,520 $56,048 19.963% $11,189 $11,189 +0.55%
2020/21 $2,383,000 $142,980 $52,877 21.045% $11,128 $11,128 -0.57%
2019/20 $2,447,000 $146,820 $52,876 21.167% $11,192 $11,192 +1.95%
2018/19 $1,566,000 $93,960 $52,478 20.919% $10,978 $10,978 +8.77%
2017/18 $2,233,000 $133,980 $49,509 20.385% $10,092 $10,092 +8.09%
2016/17 $1,793,000 $107,580 $46,707 19.991% $9,337 $9,337 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 540 West 148th Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/16/2024 Alteration
03/29/2024 Alteration
03/17/2014 Alteration type 2
03/20/2012 Alteration type 3
03/20/2012 Alteration type 3

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
08/17/1988 B

*Most recent HPD violation 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

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Broadway & 145th St at NW Corner
Station lines
1
Distance (miles)
0.141
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 374 0.07
P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 374 0.07
William Lynch School (The) 6 No Public PK, K-5 227 0.07
William Lynch School (The) 6 No Public PK, K-5 227 0.07
Childs Memorial Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.10
Childs Memorial Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.10
New Heights Academy Charter School 6 No Charter 5-12 731 0.15
P.S. Is 210 21st Century Academy For Community Lders 6 No Public PK, K-8 391 0.23
P.S. Is 210 21st Century Academy For Community Lders 6 No Public PK, K-8 391 0.23
Our Lady of Lourdes School NR No Private PK-8 333 0.28
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 324 Patria Mirabal 5 Yes Public 6-8 221 1.04
Ms 319 Marie Teresa 5 Yes Public 6-8 236 1.04
Childs Memorial Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.10
New Heights Academy Charter School 6 No Charter 5-12 731 0.15
P.S. Is 210 21st Century Academy For Community Lders 6 No Public PK, K-8 391 0.23
Our Lady of Lourdes School NR No Private PK-8 333 0.28
Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem 8 No Charter K-8 624 0.30
Community Health Academy of the Heights 5 No Public 6-12 612 0.50
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson 3 No Public PK, K-8 399 0.54
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 9 No Charter K-8 869 0.54
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
New Heights Academy Charter School 6 No Charter 5-12 731 0.15
Harlem International Community NR No Private 9-12 0 0.26
High School Math Science And Engineering At CCNY 10 No Public 9-12 555 0.43
Community Health Academy of the Heights 5 No Public 6-12 612 0.50
Harlem Village Academy West Charter 9 No Charter PK, K-12 639 0.58
Frederick Douglass Academy 2 No Public 6-12 815 0.63
A Philip Randolph Campus High School 3 No Public 9-12 1,289 0.64
Kipp Infinity Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,807 0.67
Mott Hall High School 2 No Public 9-12 192 0.73
Eagle Academy For Young Men-Harlem 2 No Public 6-12 210 0.73

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Neighbors for 540 West 148th Street, New York, NY

558 W 148th St, New York 550 W 148th St, New York 530 W 148th St, New York 510 W 148th St, New York 500 W 148th St, New York 538 W 148th St, New York 502 W 148th St, New York 3590 Broadway, New York 532 W 148th St, New York 534 W 148th St, New York 552 W 148th St, New York 554 W 148th St, New York 518 W 148th St, New York 514 W 148th St, New York 1772 Amsterdam Ave, New York 523 W 147th St, New York 541 W 147th St, New York 544 W 148th St, New York 536 W 148th St, New York 522 W 148th St, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for 540 West 148th 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 540 West 148th Street, New York, NY 10031?

The development at 540 West 148th Street, New York, NY 10031 was built in 1900.

What is the total square footage of 540 West 148th Street, New York, NY 10031?

540 West 148th Street, New York, NY 10031 has a total of 3,273 square feet.

When was 540 West 148th Street, New York, NY 10031 last sold and what was the sale price?

540 West 148th Street, New York, NY 10031 was last sold on 01/29/2013 for $1,260,000.

What is the assessed value of 540 West 148th Street, New York, NY 10031?

540 West 148th Street, New York, NY 10031 is currently assessed at $114,180.

What are the property taxes for 540 West 148th Street, New York, NY 10031?

The property taxes for 540 West 148th Street, New York, NY 10031 total $13,346.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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