| Primary address | 541 West 159th Street |
| Neighborhood | Washington Heights |
| Zip code | 10032 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 02118-0055 |
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| Purchase date | 03/28/2025 |
| Purchase price | $870,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,532 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Brick (B1)
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| Building sqft | 3,480 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1905 |
| Frontage | West 159 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | West 158 Street |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 6 |
| Community district | 12 |
| Closest police station | 0.40 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.08 Miles |
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541 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032 was built in 1905 and has a total of 3,480 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 541 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $72,180, the tax amount paid for 541 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032 is $6,142.
When was 541 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032 last sold and what was the last sale price?541 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032 was last sold in 03/28/2025 for $870,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 541 West 159th 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: | $6,142 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,203,000 |
| Assessed value: | $72,180 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 541 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 | $1,415,000 | $84,900 | $30,954 | 19.843% | $6,142 | $6,142 | +4.60% |
| 2024/25 | $1,323,000 | $79,380 | $29,237 | 20.085% | $5,872 | $5,872 | +0.99% |
| 2023/24 | $1,416,000 | $84,960 | $28,949 | 20.085% | $5,814 | $5,814 | +4.73% |
| 2022/23 | $1,502,000 | $90,120 | $27,336 | 20.309% | $5,552 | $5,552 | +7.82% |
| 2021/22 | $1,350,000 | $81,000 | $25,795 | 19.963% | $5,149 | $5,149 | -5.15% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 4 Duke Ellington | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 441 | 0.06 |
| P.S. 4 Duke Ellington | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 441 | 0.06 |
| P.S. 28 Wright Brothers | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 385 | 0.20 |
| P.S. 28 Wright Brothers | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 385 | 0.20 |
| The Moore Learning Center | NR | No | Private | PK, K-5 | 0 | 0.21 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Math and Science Prep | 5 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 133 | 0.30 |
| Community Health Academy of the Heights | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 612 | 0.10 |
| St Rose Of Lima School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 163 | 0.25 |
| The Mott Hall School | 8 | No | Public | 6-8 | 245 | 0.30 |
| P.S. Is 210 21st Century Academy For Community Lders | 6 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 391 | 0.36 |
| 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 | 0.10 |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 568 | 0.32 |
| New Heights Academy Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | 5-12 | 731 | 0.46 |
| Nuasin Next Generation Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-12 | 674 | 0.63 |
| Harlem International Community | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.74 |
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Here are the neighbors for 541 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 553 W 159th St, New York | 2,400 | 08/21/2019 | $1,315,000 |
| 544 W 160th St, New York | 2,625 | 05/24/2006 | $635,000 |
| 543 W 159th St, New York | 3,580 | 06/23/2006 | $8 |
| 561 W 159th St, New York | 2,400 | 08/02/2012 | $900,000 |
| 511 W 159th St, New York | 11,041 | 12/20/2018 | |
| 547 W 159th St, New York | 3,256 | 12/30/2024 | |
| 557 W 159th St, New York | 3,856 | 05/25/2004 | $477,500 |
| 521 W 159th St, New York | 17,620 | 06/17/2013 | $3,512,547 |
| 515 W 159th St, New York | 9,650 | 06/17/2013 | $3,512,547 |
| 551 W 159th St, New York | 2,400 | 09/06/1995 | |
| 559 W 159th St, New York | 2,400 | 02/05/2010 | |
| 549 W 159th St, New York | 4,072 | 09/19/2013 | $905,000 |
| 509 W 159th St, New York | 15,558 | 12/20/2018 | |
| 507 W 159th St, New York | 19,208 | 12/20/2018 | |
| 517 W 159th St, New York | 18,030 | 06/17/2013 | $3,512,547 |
| 545 W 159th St, New York | 3,256 | 12/22/1999 | |
| 555 W 159th St, New York | 2,928 | 09/29/2006 | $1 |
| 513 W 159th St, New York | 9,220 | 06/24/2009 | |
| 2006 Amsterdam Ave, New York | 16,672 | 09/16/2025 | $1,300,000 |
