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559 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032 Property Information

559 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 559 West 161st Street
Neighborhood Washington Heights
Zip code 10032
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 02120-0059

Sales & Tax Overview for 559 West 161st Street, New York

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Purchase date 05/02/2011
Purchase price $450,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $24,705

Lot & Building Information for 559 West 161st Street, New York

Lot sqft 1,800
Lot dimensions 17.92 ft x 99.92 ft
Building class Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5) i
Building sqft 4,188
Building dimensions 18 ft x 64 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1920
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 559 West 161st Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 7
Residential sqft

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School district 6
Community district 12
Closest police station 0.36 Miles
Closest fire station 0.04 Miles

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About 559 West 161st Street, New York

How many square feet does 559 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032 have?

This Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5) located at 559 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032 has a total of 4,188 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 559 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032?

559 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $454,000.

Ownership Information for 559 West 161st Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 559 West 161st Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/02/2011 $450,000
05/02/2011 $410,000
07/14/2010 $1,382,453
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 559 West 161st Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/26/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025032000611001)
08/29/2018 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2018082401053001)
09/16/2013 - R Initial UCC1
(2013091201591001)
09/11/2013 - D
10/15/2013 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2013092300371004)
09/11/2013 - D
10/15/2013 - R
Mortgage
(2013092300371003)
09/11/2013 - D
10/15/2013 - R
Deed
(2013092300371001)
04/03/2012 - D
05/09/2012 - R
Court Order
(2012050100153001)
05/02/2011 - D
06/10/2011 - R
Deed
(2011051601279003)
05/02/2011 - D
06/10/2011 - R
Deed
(2011051601279002)
02/03/2011 - D
06/10/2011 - R
Power of Attorney
(2011051601279001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 559 West 161st Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $22,876
Estimated property tax: $24,705
Tax assessor's market value: $454,000
Assessed value: $204,300

Assessment History for 559 West 161st Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 559 West 161st 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 $454,000 $204,300 $183,902 12.439% $22,876 $22,876 +7.47%
2024/25 $378,400 $170,280 $170,280 12.5% $21,285 $21,285 -19.63%
2023/24 $473,000 $212,850 $211,836 12.502% $26,484 $26,484 +10.07%
2022/23 $591,000 $265,950 $196,145 12.267% $24,061 $24,061 +3.03%
2021/22 $695,000 $312,750 $190,878 12.235% $23,354 $23,354 +0.17%

Permits for 559 West 161st Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/31/2013 Alteration type 2
08/02/2012 Alteration type 2
07/16/2012 Alteration type 1
10/28/2011 Alteration type 2
08/24/2011 Alteration type 2
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$611
-10.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$625
5.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$620
-4.2% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Saint Nicholas Ave & 162nd St at SW Corner
Station lines C
Distance (miles) 0.088
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Bus Routes
Name Broadway/W 161 St
Line M4
Distance (miles) 0.06

Neighbors for 559 West 161st Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 559 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
567 W 161st St, New York 4,208 12/19/2005 $3,807,397
569 W 161st St, New York 4,224 01/02/2008 $500,000
573 W 161st St, New York 17,066 03/13/2019
563 W 161st St, New York 4,208 07/31/2018
565 W 161st St, New York 11/19/2020 $196,000
517 W 161st St, New York 21,426 04/20/2016 $8,350,000
509 W 161st St, New York 17,495 08/12/2011 $1,240,000
505 W 161st St, New York 21,732 10/28/2025 $500
552 W 162nd St, New York 2,916 03/01/1995
2038 Amsterdam Ave, New York 4,560 02/17/2016
2040 Amsterdam Ave, New York 9,760 09/01/1995
571 W 161st St, New York 4,208 04/09/2002
558 W 162nd St, New York 5,079 03/04/2025
553 W 161st St, New York 4,352 05/15/2025
551 W 161st St, New York 4,376 07/22/2016 $1,125,000
521 W 161st St, New York 21,468 02/06/1987
519 W 161st St, New York 19,984 05/19/2016 $1,901,781
561 W 161st St, New York 4,435 01/16/2002
555 W 161st St, New York 4,208 05/15/2025
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