| Primary address | 540 West 159th Street |
| Neighborhood | Washington Heights |
| Zip code | 10032 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 02117-0016 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sqft | 3,747 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Over Six Families without Stores (C1) |
| Building sqft | 12,465 |
| Building dimensions |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 5 |
| Year built | 1913 |
| Year last altered | 1990 |
| Construction type | Register |
| School district | 6 |
| Community district | 12 |
| Closest police station | 0.38 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.12 Miles |
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540 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032 was built in 1913 and has a total of 12,465 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 540 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032?The assessed market value for the current tax year is $522,000.
When was 540 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032 last sold?540 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032 was last sold in 06/24/2009.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 15 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 540 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $0 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,160,000 |
| Assessed value: | $522,000 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 West 159th 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 | $1,160,000 | $522,000 | $0 | 12.439% | $54,195 | $0 | n/a |
| 2024/25 | $1,013,000 | $455,850 | $0 | 12.5% | $52,076 | $0 | n/a |
| 2023/24 | $902,000 | $405,900 | $0 | 12.502% | $50,419 | $0 | n/a |
| 2022/23 | $937,000 | $421,650 | $0 | 12.267% | $48,953 | $0 | n/a |
| 2021/22 | $829,000 | $373,050 | $0 | 12.235% | $45,643 | $0 | n/a |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Name | Broadway/W 159 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | M5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.064 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Here are the neighbors for 540 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 534 W 159th St, New York | 9,685 | 12/21/2016 | $5,500,000 |
| 528 W 159th St, New York | 9,685 | 12/21/2016 | $4,100,000 |
| 3800 Broadway, New York | 56,777 | 10/02/1996 | |
| 536 W 159th St, New York | 9,685 | 10/28/2025 | $500 |
| 532 W 159th St, New York | 9,685 | 12/21/2016 | $4,000,000 |
| 518 W 159th St, New York | 19,500 | 09/25/2007 | $439,824 |
| 570 W 159th St, New York | 2,745 | 01/18/2024 | |
| 527 W 157th St, New York | 42,660 | 08/08/2011 | $17,854,617 |
| 524 W 159th St, New York | 17,905 | 11/03/2022 | |
| 522 W 159th St, New York | 7,192 | 03/11/2004 | $1,045,704 |
| 566 W 159th St, New York | 23,538 | 09/20/1982 | |
| 516 W 159th St, New York | 14,790 | 06/12/2015 | $3,300,000 |
| 523 W 157th St, New York | 18,160 | 09/19/2003 | $1,000,000 |
| 519 W 157th St, New York | 4,486 | 04/24/2006 | $3 |
| 542 W 159th St, New York | 12,465 | 05/20/2022 | $4,978,192 |
| 551 W 157th St, New York | 32,598 | 10/09/2003 | $60,000 |
| 530 W 159th St, New York | 9,685 | 12/21/2016 | $3,900,000 |
| 547 W 157th St, New York | 52,896 | 12/22/2016 | $14,650,000 |
| 538 W 159th St, New York | 9,685 | 10/28/2025 | $500 |
| 3810 Broadway, New York | 61,268 | 06/14/2006 | $13,750 |
