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161 West 61st Street #5e, New York, NY 10023 - Property report

Also known as: 161 W 61st St #5e

Property image for 161 West 61st Street #5e, New York, NY 10023

Property type

Condo - Residential Unit in Elevator Building (R4)

Year built

1987

Lot sq. ft.

14,160

Sale price

$985,000

General information

Address

Primary address

161 West 61st Street #5e

Alternate address(es)

161 Alvin Ailey Pl #5e

ZIP code

10023

Neighborhood

Lincoln Square

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01132-1022

Building

Property type

Condo - Residential Unit in Elevator Building (R4)

Unit sq. ft.

822

Buildings on lot

Year built

1987

Basement

Sales

Sale date

08/12/2025

Sale price

$985,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$12,512

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

219

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

140.5 ft x 100.42 ft

Lot sq. ft.

14,160

Area overview

Walk score

98 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

87 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.43 Miles

Closest fire station

0.42 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 161 West 61st Street #5e, New York, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 161 West 61st Street #5e, New York, NY 10023

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
08/12/2025	$985,000	XXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXX, XXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX
09/13/2016	$1,125,000	XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX, XXX
01/31/2013	$787,050	XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXX	XX, XXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
09/12/2025 - R 09/02/2025 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2025091000511001)	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX
08/27/2025 - R 08/12/2025 - D	Power of Attorney (2025082200420004)	XXXX XXXXX X	XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/27/2025 - R 08/12/2025 - D	Mortgage (2025082200420003)	XXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
08/27/2025 - R 08/12/2025 - D	Deed (2025082200420002)	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXX X
08/27/2025 - R 03/27/2025 - D	Power of Attorney (2025082200420001)	XXXX XXXXX X	XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX
10/03/2016 - R 09/23/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016092901130001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
09/23/2016 - R 09/13/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016092201024003)	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX
09/23/2016 - R 09/13/2016 - D	Power of Attorney (2016092201024002)	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXX XX
09/23/2016 - R 09/13/2016 - D	Deed (2016092201024001)	XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/13/2015 - R 12/29/2014 - D	Deed (2014123000276001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 161 West 61st Street #5e, 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

$12,512

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$287,888

Assessed value

$129,550

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$279,049	$125,572	$118,384	12.439%	$14,726	$14,726	-1.86%
2024/25	$288,979	$130,041	$120,042	12.5%	$15,005	$15,005	+1.45%
2023/24	$262,908	$118,309	$118,309	12.502%	$14,791	$14,791	+5.46%
2022/23	$254,068	$114,331	$114,331	12.267%	$14,025	$14,025	+2.46%
2021/22	$248,610	$111,874	$111,875	12.235%	$13,688	$13,688	-3.62%
2020/21	$279,245	$125,660	$115,776	12.267%	$14,202	$14,202	+3.23%
2019/20	$271,585	$122,213	$110,298	12.473%	$13,757	$13,757	+2.42%
2018/19	$271,017	$121,958	$106,501	12.612%	$13,432	$13,432	+6.34%
2017/18	$264,252	$118,913	$99,313	12.719%	$12,632	$12,632	+6.43%
2016/17	$234,536	$105,541	$92,060	12.892%	$11,868	$11,868	+5.90%

Permits

Permit information for 161 West 61st Street #5e, New York, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Lincoln Square residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,330,000

-7.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,578

-4.3% 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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Broadway & 66th St at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.227

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 452	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	363	0.10
P.S. 452	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	363	0.10
The Gateway School	NR	No	Private	K	100	0.12
The Speyer Legacy School	NR	No	Private	K-8	317	0.16
Abraham Joshua Heschel High School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	935	0.20
Abraham Joshua Heschel High School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	935	0.20
Abraham Joshua Heschel School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	0	0.20
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (The)	2	No	Public	PK, K-8	437	0.24
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (The)	2	No	Public	PK, K-8	437	0.24
Special Music School	8	No	Public	K-12	295	0.30

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Professional Childrens School	NR	No	Private	6-12	176	0.07
Professional Children's School	NR	No	Private	6-12	196	0.08
West End Secondary School	7	No	Public	6-12	703	0.15
The Speyer Legacy School	NR	No	Private	K-8	317	0.16
Abraham Joshua Heschel High School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	935	0.20
Abraham Joshua Heschel School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	0	0.20
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (The)	2	No	Public	PK, K-8	437	0.24
Special Music School	8	No	Public	K-12	295	0.30

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Professional Childrens School	NR	No	Private	6-12	176	0.07
Professional Children's School	NR	No	Private	6-12	196	0.08
West End Secondary School	7	No	Public	6-12	703	0.15
Fiorello H Laguardia High School of Music, Art and Performing Arts	9	No	Public	9-12	2,381	0.19
Abraham Joshua Heschel High School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	935	0.20
Abraham Joshua Heschel School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	0	0.20
Abraham Joshua Heschel High School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	957	0.20
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School	9	No	Public	9-12	477	0.21
High School of Arts and Technology	2	No	Public	9-12	448	0.21
High School for Law, Advocacy and Community Justice	5	No	Public	9-12	447	0.21

Nearby ZIP codes for 161 West 61st Street #5e, New York, NY

10018, New York City, NY 10019, New York City, NY 10020, New York City, NY 10022, New York City, NY 10036, New York City, NY 10065, New York City, NY 10069, New York City, NY 10103, New York City, NY 10110, New York City, NY 10112, New York City, NY 10152, New York City, NY 10154, New York City, NY 10167, New York City, NY 10169, New York City, NY 10171, New York City, NY 10172, New York City, NY 10173, New York City, NY 10177, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 161 West 61st Street #5e, New York, NY 10023?

The development at 161 West 61st Street #5e, New York, NY 10023 was built in 1987.

What is the total square footage of 161 West 61st Street #5e, New York, NY 10023?

161 West 61st Street #5e, New York, NY 10023 has a total of 822 square feet.

When was 161 West 61st Street #5e, New York, NY 10023 last sold and what was the sale price?

161 West 61st Street #5e, New York, NY 10023 was last sold on 08/12/2025 for $985,000.

What is the assessed value of 161 West 61st Street #5e, New York, NY 10023?

161 West 61st Street #5e, New York, NY 10023 is currently assessed at $129,550.

What are the property taxes for 161 West 61st Street #5e, New York, NY 10023?

The property taxes for 161 West 61st Street #5e, New York, NY 10023 total $15,165.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 219 residential unit(s).

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