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| Primary address | 537 West 156th Street |
| Neighborhood | Washington Heights |
| Zip code | 10032 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 02115-0054 |
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| Purchase date | 10/26/2009 |
| Purchase price | $2,535,652 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 3,922 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Old Law Tenement (C4)
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| Building sqft | 13,280 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 5 |
| Structure type | Walk-up apartment |
| Building material | Masonry |
| Year built | 1916 |
| Year last altered | 2004 |
| Frontage | West 156 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | West 155 Street |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 6 |
| Community district | 12 |
| Closest police station | 0.26 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.23 Miles |
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537 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032 was built in 1916 and has a total of 13,280 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 537 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032?The assessed market value for the current tax year is $635,850.
When was 537 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032 last sold and what was the last sale price?537 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032 was last sold in 10/26/2009 for $2,535,652.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 20 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 537 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2026-2027 |
| Property tax: | $0 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,413,000 |
| Assessed value: | $635,850 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 537 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $1,404,000 | $631,800 | $0 | 12.439% | $76,463 | $0 | n/a |
| 2024/25 | $1,486,000 | $668,700 | $0 | 12.5% | $76,433 | $0 | n/a |
| 2023/24 | $1,312,000 | $590,400 | $0 | 12.502% | $73,812 | $0 | n/a |
| 2022/23 | $1,363,000 | $613,350 | $0 | 12.267% | $72,932 | $0 | n/a |
| 2021/22 | $1,265,000 | $569,250 | $0 | 12.235% | $69,450 | $0 | n/a |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | Broadway & 157th St at SE Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.073 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 28 Wright Brothers | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 385 | 0.11 |
| P.S. 28 Wright Brothers | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 385 | 0.11 |
| The Moore Learning Center | NR | No | Private | PK, K-5 | 0 | 0.18 |
| The Moore Learning Center | NR | No | Private | PK, K-5 | 0 | 0.18 |
| P.S. 4 Duke Ellington | 6 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 441 | 0.18 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Math and Science Prep | 5 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 133 | 0.43 |
| Community Health Academy of the Heights | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 612 | 0.08 |
| P.S. Is 210 21st Century Academy For Community Lders | 6 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 391 | 0.22 |
| New Heights Academy Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | 5-12 | 731 | 0.32 |
| St Rose Of Lima School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 163 | 0.39 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| Community Health Academy of the Heights | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 612 | 0.08 |
| New Heights Academy Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | 5-12 | 731 | 0.32 |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 568 | 0.46 |
| Harlem International Community | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.60 |
| Frederick Douglass Academy | 2 | No | Public | 6-12 | 815 | 0.71 |
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Here are the neighbors for 537 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 539 W 156th St, New York | 13,280 | 09/08/2015 | $12,075,000 |
| 545 W 156th St, New York | 13,385 | 05/20/1987 | |
| 500 W 157th St, New York | 11,391 | 12/10/2009 | $1,718,227 |
| 555 W 156th St, New York | 32,262 | 04/28/1995 | |
| 557 W 156th St, New York | 3,141 | ||
| 515 W 156th St, New York | 24,795 | 12/07/2015 | $8,377,904 |
| 541 W 156th St, New York | 13,280 | 09/08/2015 | $12,075,000 |
| 516 W 157th St, New York | 2,032 | 02/14/2008 | $800,000 |
| 540 W 158th St, New York | 21,150 | 04/30/2015 | $13,000,000 |
| 1948 Amsterdam Ave, New York | 2,880 | 06/23/2015 | $1,300,000 |
| 535 W 156th St, New York | 13,280 | 03/07/2013 | $1 |
| 502 W 157th St, New York | 3,964 | 05/25/1988 | |
| 536 W 158th St, New York | 21,450 | 04/30/2015 | $13,000,000 |
| 1946 Amsterdam Ave, New York | 21,991 | 10/15/1979 | |
| 1950 Amsterdam Ave, New York | 1,500 | 03/12/2019 | $1,825,000 |
| 3780 Broadway, New York | 46,000 | 12/12/2007 | |
| 521 W 156th St, New York | 19,740 | 05/10/2017 | $9,000,000 |
| 1952 Amsterdam Ave, New York | 4,600 | 06/04/1984 | |
| 543 W 156th St, New York | 04/27/1977 | ||
| 531 W 156th St, New York | 13,280 | 11/15/2012 | $11,893,252 |
