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556 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032 - Property report

Also known as: 556 W 161st St

Property image for 556 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,599

General information

Address

Primary address

556 West 161st Street

ZIP code

10032

Neighborhood

Washington Heights

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

02119-0020

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,470

Building dimensions

16 ft x 50 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Expensive Mas

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,782

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

West 161 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Broadway

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

16 ft x 99.92 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,599

Area overview

Walk score

97 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

83 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.38 Miles

Closest fire station

0.04 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 556 West 161st Street, New York, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 556 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
02/18/2022 - R 12/01/2021 - D	Deed (2022021200004001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
04/12/2010 - R 03/17/2010 - D	Deed (2010040701104001)	XXXXXX XX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
09/22/1995 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (1330004852733)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/05/1989 - R	Power of Attorney (1950000297195)	XXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/05/1989 - R 03/14/1989 - D	Deed (1960000297196)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
12/09/1970 - R	Deed (1600008482060)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX
12/09/1970 - R	Deed (1330008482033)	XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
09/15/1969 - R	Mortgage (1210008464121)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX
09/15/1969 - R	Deed (1200008464120)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 556 West 161st Street, New York, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Property tax

$6,782

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,796,000

Assessed value

$107,760

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,536,000	$92,160	$32,248	19.843%	$6,399	$6,399	-1.20%
2024/25	$1,693,000	$101,580	$32,246	20.085%	$6,477	$6,477	+2.31%
2023/24	$1,923,000	$115,380	$31,518	20.085%	$6,330	$6,330	+3.34%
2022/23	$2,040,000	$122,400	$30,164	20.309%	$6,126	$6,126	+7.74%
2021/22	$2,192,000	$131,520	$28,483	19.963%	$5,686	$5,686	+0.54%
2020/21	$1,874,000	$112,440	$26,873	21.045%	$5,655	$5,655	-0.57%
2019/20	$1,453,000	$87,180	$26,872	21.167%	$5,688	$5,688	+3.52%
2018/19	$1,291,000	$77,460	$26,265	20.919%	$5,494	$5,494	+7.22%
2017/18	$1,391,000	$83,460	$25,137	20.385%	$5,124	$5,124	+7.99%
2016/17	$1,413,000	$84,780	$23,736	19.991%	$4,745	$4,745	+8.36%

Permits

Permit information for 556 West 161st Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
07/03/2025	Alteration
08/05/2024	Alteration
12/18/2012	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	09/25/2007	B

*Most recent HPD violation on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Manhattan median sale price

$1,260,000

5.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Saint Nicholas Ave & 162nd St at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.097

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 4 Duke Ellington	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	441	0.08
P.S. 4 Duke Ellington	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	441	0.08
Whin Music Community Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-6	334	0.18
St Rose Of Lima School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	163	0.18
St Rose Of Lima School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	163	0.18
The Moore Learning Center	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	0	0.25
The Moore Learning Center	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	0	0.25
P.S. 28 Wright Brothers	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	385	0.27
P.S. 28 Wright Brothers	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	385	0.27
P.S. 8 Luis Belliard	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	332	0.37

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Community Math and Science Prep	5	Yes	Public	6-8	133	0.25
Community Health Academy of the Heights	5	No	Public	6-12	612	0.17
St Rose Of Lima School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	163	0.18
The Mott Hall School	8	No	Public	6-8	245	0.25
KIPP NYC WASHINGTON HEIGHTS CHARTER	7	No	Charter	K-8	789	0.41
Ms 324 Patria Mirabal	5	No	Public	6-8	221	0.41
Ms 319 Marie Teresa	5	No	Public	6-8	236	0.41
P.S. 46 Arthur Tappan	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	428	0.42
P.S. Is 210 21st Century Academy For Community Lders	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	391	0.43
New Heights Academy Charter School	6	No	Charter	5-12	731	0.53

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Community Health Academy of the Heights	5	No	Public	6-12	612	0.17
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics	6	No	Public	9-12	568	0.25
New Heights Academy Charter School	6	No	Charter	5-12	731	0.53
Nuasin Next Generation Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	674	0.62
Harlem International Community	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.81
Frederick Douglass Academy	2	No	Public	6-12	815	0.85
Harlem Village Academy West Charter	9	No	Charter	PK, K-12	639	1.01
High School Math Science And Engineering At CCNY	10	No	Public	9-12	555	1.06
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School	5	No	Public	PK, K-12	964	1.08
All Hallows High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	512	1.09

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 556 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032?

The development at 556 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 556 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032?

556 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032 has a total of 3,470 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 556 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032?

556 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032 is currently assessed at $107,760.

What are the property taxes for 556 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032?

The property taxes for 556 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032 total $6,782.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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