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

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

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Address

Primary address 557 West 161st Street
Neighborhood Washington Heights
Zip code 10032
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 02120-0058

Sales & Tax Overview for 557 West 161st Street, New York

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Purchase date 11/19/2020
Purchase price $332,710
Tax class
Estimated property tax $24,359

Lot & Building Information for 557 West 161st Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 1,799
Lot dimensions 18 ft x 99.92 ft
Property type Zoned Commercial or Manhattan Residential (V1)
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Zoning & Use for 557 West 161st Street, New York

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School district 6
Community district 12
Closest police station 0.35 Miles
Closest fire station 0.04 Miles

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About 557 West 161st Street, New York

What is the market value of 557 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032?

The current market value is $525,000.

Ownership Information for 557 West 161st Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 557 West 161st Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/19/2020 $332,710
11/17/2004 $260,000
06/15/2004 $159,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 557 West 161st Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/19/2020 - D
11/27/2020 - R
Deed
(2020112400283001)
11/17/2004 - D
02/09/2005 - R
Deed
(2004122901014001)
06/15/2004 - D
07/30/2004 - R
Deed
(2004062900217001)
02/15/2002 - D
12/19/2002 - R
Deed
(1810008947581)
09/30/1999 - R Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(1500007242450)
12/11/1991 - R Mortgage
(1070000387207)
12/10/1991 - R Mortgage
(1950000387095)
12/10/1991 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(1960000387096)
11/26/1991 - D
12/19/1991 - R
Deed
(1400000387740)
02/20/1991 - D
04/23/1991 - R
Deed
(1180000368718)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 557 West 161st Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $25,628
Estimated property tax: $24,359
Tax assessor's market value: $525,000
Assessed value: $236,250

Assessment History for 557 West 161st Street, New York

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $525,000 $236,250 $236,250 10.848% $25,628 $25,628 -4.30%
2024/25 $553,000 $248,850 $248,850 10.762% $26,781 $26,781 -3.46%
2023/24 $582,000 $261,900 $261,900 10.592% $27,740 $27,740 -5.54%
2022/23 $613,000 $275,850 $275,850 10.646% $29,367 $29,367 +0.06%
2021/22 $645,000 $290,250 $272,880 10.755% $29,348 $29,348 +10.52%

Permits for 557 West 161st Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/22/1997 Full demolition
10/22/1997 Full demolition
         
         
         
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$797
19.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$606
-17.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$656
-5.9% 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) 0.084
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Bus Routes
Name Broadway/W 161 St
Line M4
Distance (miles) 0.063

Neighbors for 557 West 161st Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 557 West 161st Street, New York, NY 10032.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
561 W 185th St, New York 07/07/1986
620 W 143rd St, New York 87,365 04/17/2008
22 Van Corlear Pl, New York 1,958 09/14/1977
34 1/2 Van Corlear Pl, New York 1,528 10/11/2000
503 W 163rd St, New York 09/04/2025
294 Wadsworth Ave, New York 1,770 09/08/2007
16 Chittenden Ave, New York 3,144 08/22/2025
9 Chittenden Ave, New York 6,696 08/30/2018
479 W 165th St, New York 01/11/2011 $20,000
54 Hamilton Pl, New York 03/06/2014
1873 Amsterdam Ave, New York 20,290 02/17/2026
170 W 228th St, New York 2,279 02/08/2008 $532,000
45 Wadsworth Ave, New York 32,500 10/01/2009
516 W 162nd St, New York 17,606 09/16/2004 $715,000
619 W 145th St, New York 3,920 11/09/1967
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