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518 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032 Property Information

Also known as: 520 W 159th St, New York, NY 10032

518 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032 Property Information

Also known as: 520 W 159th St, New York, NY 10032

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Address

Primary address 518 West 159th Street
Secondary address 518-520 W 159th St
Neighborhood Washington Heights
Zip code 10032
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 02117-0026

Sales & Tax Overview for 518 West 159th Street, New York

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Purchase date 09/25/2007
Purchase price $439,824
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 518 West 159th Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 2,498
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 99.92 ft
Property type Elevator Apartment - Semi-fireproof without Stores (D1)
Building sqft 19,500
Building dimensions 50 ft x 65 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 5
Year built 2009
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Zoning & Use for 518 West 159th Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 38
Regulatory status Rent stabilized
Stabilized units 38
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 6
Community district 12
Closest police station 0.36 Miles
Closest fire station 0.11 Miles

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Other Property Data for 518 West 159th Street, New York

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 518-520 W 159th St, New York, NY 10032

About 518 West 159th Street, New York

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 518 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032?

518 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032 was built in 2009 and has a total of 19,500 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 518 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032?

The assessed market value for the current tax year is $1,192,050.

When was 518 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032 last sold and what was the last sale price?

518 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032 was last sold in 09/25/2007 for $439,824.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 38 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 518 West 159th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 518 West 159th Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/25/2007 $439,824
11/04/2004 $375,600
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 518 West 159th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/05/2007 - R
09/25/2007 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007110500291002)
12/05/2007 - R
09/25/2007 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007110500291001)
11/09/2007 - R
09/25/2007 - D
Agreement
(2007101200532008)
11/09/2007 - R
09/25/2007 - D
Agreement
(2007101200532007)
11/09/2007 - R
09/25/2007 - D
Agreement
(2007101200532006)
11/09/2007 - R
09/25/2007 - D
Mortgage
(2007101200532003)
11/09/2007 - R
09/25/2007 - D
Deed, Other
(2007101200532002)
09/07/2006 - R
08/21/2006 - D
Certificate
(2006082100581001)
09/07/2006 - R
07/25/2006 - D
Declaration
(2006082100581003)
09/07/2006 - R
07/17/2006 - D
Zoning Lot Description
(2006082100581002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 518 West 159th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $0
Tax assessor's market value: $2,649,000
Assessed value: $1,192,050
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 518 West 159th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 518 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
2025/26 $2,649,000 $1,192,050 $0 12.439% $117,739 $0 n/a
2024/25 $2,253,000 $1,013,850 $0 12.5% $110,003 $0 n/a
2023/24 $2,179,000 $980,550 $0 12.502% $105,621 $0 n/a
2022/23 $1,840,000 $828,000 $0 12.267% $99,352 $0 n/a
2021/22 $1,596,000 $718,200 $0 12.235% $87,872 $0 n/a

Permits for 518 West 159th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/25/2022 Alteration
10/25/2022 Alteration
08/31/2022 Alteration
08/31/2022 Alteration
06/18/2019 Alteration
03/07/2008 Full demolition
03/07/2008 Full demolition
01/02/2001 Full demolition
01/02/2001 Full demolition
03/21/2000 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 Amsterdam Ave & 161st St at SE Corner
Station lines C
Distance (miles) 0.123
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Neighbors for 518 West 159th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 518 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
503 W 158th St, New York 9,415 06/24/2009
528 W 159th St, New York 9,685 01/13/2026 $500
534 W 159th St, New York 9,685 01/14/2026 $500
504 W 159th St, New York 16,182 05/05/2015 $4,300,000
1984 Amsterdam Ave, New York 4,750
532 W 159th St, New York 9,685 01/14/2026 $500
536 W 159th St, New York 9,685 10/28/2025 $500
500 W 159th St, New York 26,034 06/19/1986
1988 Amsterdam Ave, New York 6,133 12/15/1998
522 W 159th St, New York 7,192 03/11/2004 $1,045,704
524 W 159th St, New York 17,905 11/03/2022
516 W 159th St, New York 14,790 06/12/2015 $3,300,000
508 W 159th St, New York 4,680 05/20/2022 $4,978,192
1982 Amsterdam Ave, New York 5,575
540 W 159th St, New York 12,465 06/24/2009
542 W 159th St, New York 12,465 05/20/2022 $4,978,192
510 W 159th St, New York 3,936 10/11/2013 $342,000
530 W 159th St, New York 9,685 01/13/2026 $500
538 W 159th St, New York 9,685 10/28/2025 $500
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