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137 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002 - Property report

Also known as: 137 E Houston St

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Property type

Old Law Tenement (C4)

Year built

1900

Lot sq. ft.

1,628

General information

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Address
Primary address
137 East Houston Street
ZIP code
10002
Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
00422-0048

Owner

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Building
Property type
Old Law Tenement (C4)
Building sq. ft.
5,720
Building dimensions
22 ft x 51 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
5
Year built
1900
Building material
Masonry
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$22,323
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
8
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
1
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East Houston Street (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
22 ft x 74 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,628

Area overview

Walk score
100 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
96 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
1
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.25 Miles
Closest fire station
0.28 Miles

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Ownership information for 137 East Houston 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 137 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/25/2005 - R
08/08/2005 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2005081101744001)
XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/25/2005 - R
08/08/2005 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005081101668001)
XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/28/1997 - R Mortgage
(1460005624646)
XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/28/1997 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(1820005624282)
XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/11/1979 - R Deed
(1990008614499)
XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 137 East Houston Street, New York, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$22,323
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,427,000
Assessed value
$1,992,150

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 $5,306,000 $2,387,700 $179,460 12.439% $22,323 $22,323 +2.71%
2024/25 $4,422,000 $1,989,900 $173,870 12.5% $21,734 $21,734 +7.97%
2023/24 $3,685,000 $1,658,250 $161,008 12.502% $20,129 $20,129 +10.06%
2022/23 $3,140,000 $1,413,000 $149,088 12.267% $18,289 $18,289 +8.28%
2021/22 $2,512,000 $1,130,400 $138,046 12.235% $16,890 $16,890 -0.26%
2020/21 $2,439,000 $1,097,550 $138,046 12.267% $16,934 $16,934 +1.51%
2019/20 $2,032,800 $914,760 $133,746 12.473% $16,682 $16,682 +6.80%
2018/19 $1,694,000 $762,300 $123,852 12.612% $15,620 $15,620 +7.09%
2017/18 $1,462,000 $657,900 $114,683 12.719% $14,587 $14,587 +6.55%
2016/17 $1,326,000 $596,700 $106,189 12.892% $13,690 $13,690 +0.07%

Permit information for 137 East Houston Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/16/2020 Alteration
07/10/2020 Alteration
12/17/2019 Alteration
05/25/1999 Sign

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
11/02/2022 I
11/18/2018 B
09/12/2014 B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Chinatown residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,840,000

-30% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,501

-14.4% Y-o-Y

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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Allen St & Houston St at SW Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.067

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Nord Anglia International School New York NR No Private PK-8 143 0.13
Nord Anglia International School New York NR No Private PK-8 143 0.13
S.T.A.R. Academy - PS 63 5 No Public PK, K-5 178 0.22
S.T.A.R. Academy - PS 63 5 No Public PK, K-5 178 0.22
Neighborhood School NR No Public PK, K-5 232 0.22
Neighborhood School NR No Public PK, K-5 232 0.22
P.S. 20 Anna Silver 2 No Public PK, K-5 313 0.24
P.S. 20 Anna Silver 2 No Public PK, K-5 313 0.24
The Quad Preparatory School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.30
The Quad Preparatory School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.30
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Nativity Mission School NR No Private 8 16 0.03
Nord Anglia International School New York NR No Private PK-8 143 0.13
Manhattan School For Career Development NR No Public 6-12 213 0.22
School For Global Leaders 6 No Public 6-8 151 0.29
The Quad Preparatory School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.30
Cornelia Connelly Center NR No Private 4-8 90 0.35
St George Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 47 0.36
P.S. 140 Nathan Straus 5 No Public PK, K-8 295 0.44
Tompkins Square Middle School 7 No Public 6-8 323 0.44
Ms 131 4 No Public 6-8 236 0.51
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cascades High School 2 No Public 9-12 112 0.05
Forsythe Satellite Academy NR No Public 9-12 142 0.05
Manhattan School For Career Development NR No Public 6-12 213 0.22
Marta Valle High School NR No Public 9-12 97 0.29
Lower East Side Preparatory High School 3 No Public 9-12 438 0.30
The Quad Preparatory School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.30
St George Academy NR No Private 9-12 82 0.34
La Salle Academy NR No Private 9-12 302 0.34
Essex Street Academy 5 No Public 9-12 344 0.41
High School For Dual Language And Asian Studies 10 No Public 9-12 373 0.41

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 137 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002?

The development at 137 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002 was built in 1900.

What is the total square footage of 137 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002?

137 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002 has a total of 5,720 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 137 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002?

137 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002 is currently assessed at $1,992,150.

What are the property taxes for 137 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002?

The property taxes for 137 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002 total $22,323.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 8 residential unit(s).

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