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

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

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Address

Primary address 539 West 156th Street
Neighborhood Washington Heights
Zip code 10032
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 02115-0056

Sales & Tax Overview for 539 West 156th Street, New York

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Purchase date 09/08/2015
Purchase price $12,075,000 - M
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 539 West 156th Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 3,922
Lot dimensions 39.25 ft x 99.92 ft
Property type Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sqft 13,280
Building dimensions 39 ft x 87 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 5
Year built 1916
Year last altered 1987
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 539 West 156th Street, New York

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 22
Regulatory status Rent stabilized
Stabilized units 13
Residential sqft

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School district 6
Community district 12
Closest police station 0.26 Miles
Closest fire station 0.23 Miles

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Other Property Data for 539 West 156th Street, New York

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About 539 West 156th Street, New York

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 539 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032?

539 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 539 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $988,200, the tax amount paid for 539 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032 is $104,506.

When was 539 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032 last sold and what was the last sale price?

539 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032 was last sold in 09/08/2015 for $12,075,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 22 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 539 West 156th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 539 West 156th Street, New York

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/08/2015 $12,075,000
02/28/2013 $6,830,000
06/18/2007 $6,140,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 539 West 156th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/17/2026 - R Initial UCC1
(2026021700813001)
09/13/2024 - R
12/15/2023 - D
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2024090500635031)
09/13/2024 - R
12/15/2023 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024090500635030)
09/13/2024 - R
12/15/2023 - D
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2024090500635029)
09/13/2024 - R
12/15/2023 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024090500635028)
07/07/2017 - R
06/29/2017 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2017070601313002)
07/07/2017 - R
06/29/2017 - D
Mortgage
(2017070601313001)
09/28/2015 - R UCC3 Termination
(2015091600579005)
09/28/2015 - R UCC3 Termination
(2015091600579004)
09/28/2015 - R
09/08/2015 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2015091600579009)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 539 West 156th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $104,506
Tax assessor's market value: $2,196,000
Assessed value: $988,200

Assessment History for 539 West 156th Street, New York

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,922,000 $864,900 $806,110 12.439% $100,272 $100,272 +4.12%
2024/25 $1,712,000 $770,400 $770,400 12.5% $96,300 $96,300 +6.78%
2023/24 $1,603,000 $721,350 $721,350 12.502% $90,183 $90,183 -14.11%
2022/23 $1,902,000 $855,900 $855,900 12.267% $104,993 $104,993 +2.44%
2021/22 $1,983,000 $892,350 $837,720 12.235% $102,495 $102,495 +6.10%

Permits for 539 West 156th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/20/2018 Alteration type 2
12/18/2007 Alteration type 2
02/08/2005 Alteration type 2
08/18/1993 Alteration type 2
         
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$797
19.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$606
-17.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$656
-5.9% 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 1
Distance (miles) 0.066
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Neighbors for 539 West 156th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 539 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
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
526 W 158th St, New York 21,270 10/16/1989
537 W 156th St, New York 13,280 10/26/2009 $2,535,652
535 W 156th St, New York 13,280 03/07/2013 $1
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
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