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1540 St Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10040 Property Information

Also known as: 575 W 187th St, New York, NY 10040

1540 St Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10040 Property Information

Also known as: 575 W 187th St, New York, NY 10040

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Address

Primary address 1540 St Nicholas Avenue
Secondary address 575 W 187th St
Neighborhood Washington Heights
Zip code 10040
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 02158-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 1540 St Nicholas Avenue, New York

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Purchase date 04/07/2003
Purchase price $2,650,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $108,200

Lot & Building Information for 1540 St Nicholas Avenue, New York

Lot sqft 4,875
Lot dimensions 75 ft x 65 ft
Building class Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) i
Building sqft 19,340
Building dimensions 74 ft x 57 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 5
Year built 1913
Year last altered 1988
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 1540 St Nicholas Avenue, New York

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 23
Regulated units
Commercial units 5
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 6
Community district 12
Closest police station 0.24 Miles
Closest fire station 0.29 Miles

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Other Property Data for 1540 St Nicholas Avenue, New York

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 575 W 187th St, New York, NY 10040
  • 1540-1546 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10040

About 1540 St Nicholas Avenue, New York

How many sq. ft. does 1540 St Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10040 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 1540 St Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10040 has a total of 19,340 square feet and a current price per square foot of $137.

What is the year built & the current market value of 1540 St Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10040?

1540 St Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10040 was built in 1913 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,880,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 5 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 1540 St Nicholas Avenue, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 1540 St Nicholas Avenue, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/07/2003 $2,650,000

Title Documents for 1540 St Nicholas Avenue, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/11/2021 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2021061000915001)
07/11/2016 - R UCC3 Termination
(2016062900823007)
07/11/2016 - R Initial UCC1
(2016062900823006)
07/11/2016 - R Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2016062900823003)
06/17/2016 - D
07/11/2016 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2016062900823005)
06/17/2016 - D
07/11/2016 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2016062900823004)
06/17/2016 - D
07/11/2016 - R
Agreement
(2016062900823002)
06/17/2016 - D
07/11/2016 - R
Mortgage
(2016062900823001)
03/02/2016 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2016030201006001)
10/29/2015 - R UCC3 Termination
(2015102900910001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1540 St Nicholas Avenue, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $105,234
Estimated property tax: $108,200
Tax assessor's market value: $1,880,000
Assessed value: $846,000

Assessment History for 1540 St Nicholas Avenue, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1540 St Nicholas Avenue, 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 $1,880,000 $846,000 $846,000 12.439% $105,234 $105,234 -8.96%
2024/25 $2,055,000 $924,750 $924,750 12.5% $115,594 $115,594 +2.68%
2023/24 $2,001,000 $900,450 $900,450 12.502% $112,574 $112,574 -25.90%
2022/23 $2,752,000 $1,238,400 $1,238,400 12.267% $151,915 $151,915 -3.52%
2021/22 $2,989,000 $1,345,050 $1,286,950 12.235% $157,458 $157,458 -1.01%

Permits for 1540 St Nicholas Avenue, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/02/2021 Alteration
04/15/2021 Alteration
03/26/2021 Alteration
03/19/2021 Alteration
03/17/2021 Alteration
09/21/2018 Alteration
06/18/2013 Alteration type 3
07/08/2010 Alteration type 3
09/13/2004 Alteration type 2
03/22/2002 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 & 191st St at SW Corner
Station lines 1
Distance (miles) 0.164
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Bus Routes
Name St Nicholas Av/W 187 St
Line M3
Distance (miles) 0.015

Neighbors for 1540 St Nicholas Avenue, New York

Here are the neighbors for 1540 St Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10040.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
440 Audubon Ave, New York 66,240 12/22/2016 $20,800,000
549 W 187th St, New York 2,000 08/19/2008 $750,000
1548 St Nicholas Ave, New York 51,676 07/24/2014 $13,179,000
546 W 188th St, New York 3,720 11/17/2020
555 W 186th St, New York 28,365 07/31/1985
430 Audubon Ave, New York 2,472 08/25/2025
432 Audubon Ave, New York 2,544 09/27/2019
556 W 188th St, New York 24,000 01/31/2013 $3,373,275
553 W 187th St, New York 17,575
561 W 186th St, New York 19,100 12/06/2012 $2,477,000
567 W 187th St, New York 2,149 10/30/2019 $1,200,000
545 W 187th St, New York 2,880 06/30/2022
552 W 188th St, New York 24,000 01/31/2013 $3,619,906
550 W 188th St, New York 3,000 10/27/2008 $820,000
380 Audubon Ave, New York 2,520 01/30/2008
434 Audubon Ave, New York 2,472 08/30/2022 $1,100,000
394 Audubon Ave, New York 2,160 02/03/1994
559 W 186th St, New York 4,806 01/15/2002
547 W 186th St, New York 25,815 08/18/1987
426 Audubon Ave, New York 17,695 07/12/2013 $404,281
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