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197 West Houston Street, New York, NY 10014 - Property report

Also known as: 197 W Houston St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,235

Sale price

$2,025,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
197 West Houston Street
ZIP code
10014
Neighborhood
Hudson Square
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
00520-0027

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
3,300
Building dimensions
19 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
04/30/2026
Sale price
$2,025,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$30,810
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 Houston Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
West Houston Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19 ft x 65 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,235

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
2
Community district
2
Closest police station
0.39 Miles
Closest fire station
0.01 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 197 West Houston Street, New York, NY 10014

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/30/2026 $2,025,000 XXXXXXX XXXX-XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/16/2017 $2,056,500 XXXXXXX, XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/06/2026 - R
04/30/2026 - D		 Deed
(2026050500180001)		 XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
05/06/2026 - R
04/27/2026 - D		 Agreement
(2026050500180002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
06/23/2017 - R
06/20/2017 - D		 Agreement
(2017062200739003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/23/2017 - R
06/16/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017062200739002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/23/2017 - R
03/17/2017 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2017062200739001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/22/2000 - R
07/14/2000 - D		 Deed
(1020007315202)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
04/17/1990 - R Sundry Miscellaneous
(1620000338762)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X
04/17/1990 - R Deed
(1610000338761)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X
08/09/1989 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1720000314372)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX X
05/17/1989 - R Sundry Agreement
(1460000303946)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 197 West Houston 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
$30,810
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$6,449,000
Assessed value
$386,940

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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 $7,586,000 $455,160 $155,270 19.843% $30,810 $30,810 +4.14%
2024/25 $6,987,000 $419,220 $147,307 20.085% $29,587 $29,587 +1.32%
2023/24 $6,966,000 $417,960 $145,382 20.085% $29,200 $29,200 +4.83%
2022/23 $7,197,000 $431,820 $137,154 20.309% $27,855 $27,855 +7.83%
2021/22 $7,734,000 $464,040 $129,392 19.963% $25,831 $25,831 -5.14%
2020/21 $7,978,000 $478,680 $129,392 21.045% $27,231 $27,231 +4.80%
2019/20 $8,488,000 $509,280 $122,756 21.167% $25,984 $25,984 +3.78%
2018/19 $5,264,000 $315,840 $119,692 20.919% $25,344 $25,038 +8.87%
2017/18 $4,666,000 $279,960 $112,825 20.385% $23,299 $22,999 +8.25%
2016/17 $5,489,000 $329,340 $106,277 19.991% $21,556 $21,246 +2.26%
Permits

Permit information for 197 West Houston Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/17/2025 Alteration CO
01/28/2021 Alteration
07/10/2018 Alteration
01/08/2018 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
4

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Varick St & Houston St at NE Corner
Station lines
1
Distance (miles)
0.068
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 3 Charrette School 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 519 0.32
P.S. 3 Charrette School 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 519 0.32
St. Anthonys School NR No Private 0 0.09
Elisabeth Irwin High School NR No Private PK-12 650 0.11
Elisabeth Irwin High School NR No Private PK-12 650 0.11
LREI Lower and Middle School NR No Private PK-12 0 0.12
LREI Lower and Middle School NR No Private PK-12 0 0.12
P.S. 41 Greenwich Village 9 No Public PK, K-5 486 0.56
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Middle 297 5 Yes Public 6-8 422 0.28
St. Anthonys School NR No Private 0 0.09
Elisabeth Irwin High School NR No Private PK-12 650 0.11
LREI Lower and Middle School NR No Private PK-12 0 0.12
P.S. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center NR No Public 6-12 179 0.14
Our Lady of Pompeii School NR No Private PK-8 127 0.17
Great Oaks Charter School 6 No Charter 6-8 293 0.17
St Lukes School NR No Private PK-8 325 0.33
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Anthonys School NR No Private 0 0.09
Elisabeth Irwin High School NR No Private PK-12 650 0.11
LREI Lower and Middle School NR No Private PK-12 0 0.12
High School 560 City As School 2 No Public 9-12 555 0.13
P.S. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center NR No Public 6-12 179 0.14
NYC iSchool 8 No Public 9-12 454 0.26
Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School 5 No Public 9-12 413 0.26
Broome Street Academy Charter High School 2 No Charter 9-12 270 0.30
Harvey Milk High School NR No Public 9-12 94 0.60
Harvest Collegiate High School 5 No Public 9-12 391 0.72

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Neighbors for 197 West Houston Street, New York, NY

195 W Houston St, New York 227 6th Ave, New York 41 Charlton St, New York 15 King St, New York 37 King St, New York 199 W Houston St, New York 201 W Houston St, New York 23 King St, New York 180 Varick St, New York 17 King St, New York 21 King St, New York 39 Charlton St, New York 25 King St, New York 185 W Houston St, New York 19 King St, New York 203 W Houston St, New York 43 Charlton St, New York 205 W Houston St, New York 17 Charlton St, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for 197 West Houston Street, New York, NY

07030, Hudson County, NJ 07311, Hudson County, NJ 10001, New York City, NY 10003, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10006, New York City, NY 10007, New York City, NY 10010, New York City, NY 10011, New York City, NY 10012, New York City, NY 10013, New York City, NY 10018, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10119, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 10278, New York City, NY 10279, New York City, NY 10280, New York City, NY 10282, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 197 West Houston Street, New York, NY 10014?

The development at 197 West Houston Street, New York, NY 10014 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 197 West Houston Street, New York, NY 10014?

197 West Houston Street, New York, NY 10014 has a total of 3,300 square feet.

When was 197 West Houston Street, New York, NY 10014 last sold and what was the sale price?

197 West Houston Street, New York, NY 10014 was last sold on 04/30/2026 for $2,025,000.

What is the assessed value of 197 West Houston Street, New York, NY 10014?

197 West Houston Street, New York, NY 10014 is currently assessed at $386,940.

What are the property taxes for 197 West Houston Street, New York, NY 10014?

The property taxes for 197 West Houston Street, New York, NY 10014 total $30,810.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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