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556 West 162nd Street, New York, NY 10032 - Property report

Also known as: 556 W 162nd St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,799

Sale price

$1,350,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
556 West 162nd Street
ZIP code
10032
Neighborhood
Washington Heights
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
02120-0012

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
3,225
Building dimensions
18 ft x 52 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1910
Building material
Stone
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
07/27/2023
Sale price
$1,350,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,399
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
West 162 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Broadway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 99.92 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,799

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
83 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
6
Community district
12
Closest police station
0.35 Miles
Closest fire station
0.07 Miles

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Ownership information for 556 West 162nd Street, New York, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 556 West 162nd Street, New York, NY 10032

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/27/2023 $1,350,000 XXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXX X XXXXX XXX
08/05/2022 $1,176,500 XXX X XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/31/2024 - R UCC3 Termination
(2024073100633001)
XXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX
10/09/2024 - R
06/18/2024 - D
Agreement
(2024100900096001)
XXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
08/02/2024 - R
06/18/2024 - D
Mortgage
(2024062500885002)
XXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
08/02/2024 - R
06/17/2024 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024062500885001)
XXXX XXXX
10/12/2023 - R UCC3 Termination
(2023101200373002)
XXX X XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX
10/12/2023 - R UCC3 Termination
(2023101200373001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX
09/11/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023090800926001)
XXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX
10/04/2023 - R
07/27/2023 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023092800566001)
XXX X XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX
08/25/2023 - R
07/27/2023 - D
Mortgage
(2023082201045001)
XXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX
09/14/2023 - R
07/27/2023 - D
Agreement
(2023082200943002)
XXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 556 West 162nd 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
$6,399
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,706,000
Assessed value
$102,360

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $2,007,000 $120,420 $30,752 19.843% $6,102 $6,102 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,876,000 $112,560 $29,012 20.085% $5,827 $5,827 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,871,000 $112,260 $27,371 20.085% $5,497 $5,497 +0.73%
2022/23 $1,984,000 $119,040 $26,873 20.309% $5,458 $5,458 +1.73%
2021/22 $1,824,000 $109,440 $26,873 19.963% $5,365 $5,365 -0.52%
2020/21 $2,077,000 $124,620 $25,627 21.045% $5,393 $5,393 +5.39%
2019/20 $1,730,000 $103,800 $24,177 21.167% $5,118 $5,118 +7.25%
2018/19 $2,413,000 $144,780 $22,809 20.919% $4,771 $4,771 +4.52%
2017/18 $1,693,000 $101,580 $22,394 20.385% $4,565 $4,565 +1.97%
2016/17 $1,472,000 $88,320 $22,394 19.991% $4,477 $4,477 +7.20%

Permit information for 556 West 162nd Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/09/2024 Alteration
10/07/2024 Alteration
07/02/2024 Alteration
07/01/2024 Alteration
06/20/2024 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
04/29/2026 A
11/17/2025 I
06/04/2025 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Washington Heights South residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Manhattan median sale price

$1,260,000

5.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Saint Nicholas Ave & 162nd St at SW Corner
Station lines
C
Distance (miles)
0.109

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 128 Audubon 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 477 0.34
P.S. 128 Audubon 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 477 0.34
P.S. 4 Duke Ellington 6 No Public PK, K-5 441 0.13
P.S. 4 Duke Ellington 6 No Public PK, K-5 441 0.13
St Rose Of Lima School NR No Private PK-8 163 0.14
St Rose Of Lima School NR No Private PK-8 163 0.14
Whin Music Community Charter School 4 No Charter K-6 334 0.14
The Moore Learning Center NR No Private PK, K-5 0 0.27
The Moore Learning Center NR No Private PK, K-5 0 0.27
P.S. 28 Wright Brothers 4 No Public PK, K-5 385 0.33
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
St Rose Of Lima School NR No Private PK-8 163 0.14
Community Health Academy of the Heights 5 No Public 6-12 612 0.22
The Mott Hall School 8 No Public 6-8 245 0.25
KIPP NYC WASHINGTON HEIGHTS CHARTER 7 No Charter K-8 789 0.38
Ms 324 Patria Mirabal 5 No Public 6-8 221 0.38
Ms 319 Marie Teresa 5 No Public 6-8 236 0.38
P.S. 46 Arthur Tappan 5 No Public PK, K-8 428 0.47
P.S. Is 210 21st Century Academy For Community Lders 6 No Public PK, K-8 391 0.48
New Heights Academy Charter School 6 No Charter 5-12 731 0.59
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics 6 No Public 9-12 568 0.21
Community Health Academy of the Heights 5 No Public 6-12 612 0.22
New Heights Academy Charter School 6 No Charter 5-12 731 0.59
Nuasin Next Generation Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 674 0.63
Harlem International Community NR No Private 9-12 0 0.87
Frederick Douglass Academy 2 No Public 6-12 815 0.90
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School 5 No Public PK, K-12 964 1.03
Harlem Village Academy West Charter 9 No Charter PK, K-12 639 1.07
All Hallows High School NR No Private 9-12 512 1.08
High School Math Science And Engineering At CCNY 10 No Public 9-12 555 1.11

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 556 West 162nd Street, New York, NY 10032?

The development at 556 West 162nd Street, New York, NY 10032 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 556 West 162nd Street, New York, NY 10032?

556 West 162nd Street, New York, NY 10032 has a total of 3,225 square feet.

When was 556 West 162nd Street, New York, NY 10032 last sold and what was the sale price?

556 West 162nd Street, New York, NY 10032 was last sold on 07/27/2023 for $1,350,000.

What is the assessed value of 556 West 162nd Street, New York, NY 10032?

556 West 162nd Street, New York, NY 10032 is currently assessed at $102,360.

What are the property taxes for 556 West 162nd Street, New York, NY 10032?

The property taxes for 556 West 162nd Street, New York, NY 10032 total $6,398.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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