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538 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032 Property Information

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Primary address	538 West 156th Street
Neighborhood	Washington Heights

Zip code	10032
Borough	Manhattan
Block & lot	02114-0024

Sales & Tax Overview for 538 West 156th Street, New York

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Tax class	Register

Lot & Building Information for 538 West 156th Street, New York

Lot sqft	1,665
Lot dimensions	16.67 ft x 99.92 ft
Building class	Miscellaneous One Family (A9)
Building sqft	3,200
Building dimensions	16.67 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot	1
Stories	3
Structure type	Row
Building material	Brick

Exterior wall	Brick/masonry
Basement type	Full
Year built	1901
Frontage(s)	West 156 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street	West 155 Street
Distance to wide street	Register

Zoning & Use for 538 West 156th Street, New York

Zoning	Register
Residential units (DOF)	1

Residential sqft	Register

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School district	6
Community district	12

Closest police station	0.23 Miles
Closest fire station	0.26 Miles

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Other Property Data for 538 West 156th Street, New York

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About 538 West 156th Street, New York

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 538 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032?

538 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032 was built in 1901 and has a total of 3,200 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 538 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032?

The assessed market value for the current tax year is $82,920.

When was 538 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032 last sold?

538 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032 was last sold in 05/16/2001.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 538 West 156th Street, New York

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Building contacts for 538 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032

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Past Sales & Property History for 538 West 156th Street, New York

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Title Documents for 538 West 156th Street, New York

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Date	Type	Amount	Party 1	Party 2	Doc image
11/30/2017 - R	UCC3 Termination (2017113000148004)
11/30/2017 - R	UCC3 Termination (2017113000148003)
11/30/2017 - R	UCC3 Termination (2017113000148002)
11/30/2017 - R	UCC3 Termination (2017113000148001)
11/14/2017 - D 12/05/2017 - R	Termination of Agreement (2017120101123001)
11/14/2017 - D 12/01/2017 - R	Termination of Lease or Memo (2017112901039001)
11/14/2017 - D 12/01/2017 - R	Termination of Lease or Memo (2017112900883001)
11/14/2017 - D 11/30/2017 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017112900128001)
11/14/2017 - D 11/30/2017 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017112900095001)
11/14/2017 - D 11/30/2017 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017112801083001)

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Property Taxes for 538 West 156th Street, New York

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Tax year:	2025-2026
Property tax:	$0

Tax assessor's market value:	$1,382,000
Assessed value:	$82,920
Exemptions granted by city:	Register

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Assessment History for 538 West 156th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 West 156th 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	$1,382,000	$82,920	$0	19.843%	$2,089	$0	n/a
2024/25	$1,523,000	$91,380	$0	20.085%	$2,114	$0	n/a
2023/24	$1,821,000	$109,260	$0	20.085%	$1,999	$0	n/a
2022/23	$1,931,000	$115,860	$0	20.309%	$2,001	$0	n/a
2021/22	$2,044,000	$122,640	$0	19.963%	$1,856	$0	n/a

Permits for 538 West 156th Street, New York

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Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/20/2019	Alteration
07/31/2003	Alteration type 1
03/10/2003	Alteration type 1
06/10/2002	Alteration type 1
06/07/2002	Alteration type 1
10/31/2001	Alteration type 1
09/12/2000	Alteration type 1
03/23/1999	Alteration type 1

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Washington Heights Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price

$480,000

-16.2% YoY

Median Price/Sqft

$641

-2.2% YoY

Manhattan Median Sale Price

$1,200,000

9.3% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway

Closest station

Broadway & 157th St at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.1

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Bus Routes
Name	Amsterdam Av/W 156 St
Line	M101
Distance (miles)	0.066

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 28 Wright Brothers	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	385	0.09
P.S. 28 Wright Brothers	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	385	0.09
P.S. Is 210 21st Century Academy For Community Lders	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	391	0.18
P.S. Is 210 21st Century Academy For Community Lders	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	391	0.18
The Moore Learning Center	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	0	0.20

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
Community Math and Science Prep	5	Yes	Public	6-8	133	0.45
Community Health Academy of the Heights	5	No	Public	6-12	612	0.10
P.S. Is 210 21st Century Academy For Community Lders	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	391	0.18
New Heights Academy Charter School	6	No	Charter	5-12	731	0.28
P.S. 46 Arthur Tappan	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	428	0.41

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
Community Health Academy of the Heights	5	No	Public	6-12	612	0.10
New Heights Academy Charter School	6	No	Charter	5-12	731	0.28
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics	6	No	Public	9-12	568	0.49
Harlem International Community	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.57
Frederick Douglass Academy	2	No	Public	6-12	815	0.68

Neighbors for 538 West 156th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 538 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032.

Address	Square feet	Purchase date	Purchase price
505 W 155th St, New York	6,253	10/07/1974
509 W 155th St, New York	58,674	03/31/2026	$5,421,022
539 W 155th St, New York	17,670	08/19/2014	$10,100,000
570 W 156th St, New York	50,946	09/08/2015	$14,175,000
1920 Amsterdam Ave, New York	181,111	01/22/2018	$43,000,000
546 W 156th St, New York	20,316	09/27/1989
535 W 155th St, New York	17,670	08/19/2014	$10,100,000
520 W 156th St, New York	17,780	07/08/2016	$9,500,000
529 W 155th St, New York	20,206
556 W 156th St, New York	21,720	12/22/2009	$3,000,000
542 W 156th St, New York	9,355	05/25/1978
544 W 156th St, New York	9,355
516 W 156th St, New York	17,780	07/08/2016	$9,500,000
550 W 156th St, New York	4,420	12/20/2006	$1
554 W 156th St, New York	4,172	12/19/2005	$3,807,397
3740 Broadway, New York	2,550	10/03/2014
536 W 156th St, New York	3,200	08/20/1980
540 W 156th St, New York	3,000	04/14/2023
512 W 156th St, New York	17,780	12/23/1988
3750 Broadway, New York	47,163	08/24/2015	$16,000,000