531 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032

Washington Heights, Upper Manhattan, Manhattan
Building in Washington Heights
700 Stories
Built in 2017
531 W 159th Street - Photo 1
531 W 159th Street, Apt 5B
Washington Heights, Upper Manhattan, Manhattan
$2,842
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1 Bed
|
1 Bath
By Malgorzata Warchol
Welcome to 531 West 159th Street, a building located in Washington Heights, Upper Manhattan, Manhattan in New York, NY. As a quick overview, these are the most up-to-date information we've collected about the property. The building itself was built in 2017. This is a relatively tall building with a total of 700 floors. Finally, 531 West 159th Street was most recently sold on Feb 20, 2015 for $4,260,000. The market value for the land that the building sits on has been listed at $614,000. In addition, improvements upon the building have an added value of $5,302,000. In total, the total market value of the property as a whole is $5,916,000. According to local assessors, the total value of the building is currently valued at $2,662,200. Specifically, the value of the land that the property sits on has been assessed at $276,300. The building was last assessed in 2020.

Here's what we know about the features and amenities in this building. While there is no garage access for residents, you will probably be able to find a local garage to park your car at instead. We are not sure what system the building uses for cooling. Sadly, informaton related to the heating system was not disclosed. There is no porch or patio on the premise of the property. For those who love to swim, you'll want to check out community pools nearby as this particular property does not have a swimming pool. The local assessor's office has not provided us with information related to the roof cover material and the type of roof the building has.
Amenities
Doorman
Elevator
Policies
Cats Allowed
Dogs Allowed
Facts
General
Year Built
2017
Effective Year Built
2017
Building Count
1
Bedroom Count
0
Building Condition
0
Building Quality
0
Construction Type
0
Building Style
0
Exterior Walls Type
0
Interior Walls Type
0
Roof Shape Type
0
Roof Cover Type
0
Floor Count
700
Living Units
37
Floor Cover
0
Basement Type
0
Basement Area
0
Garage Type
0
Parking Space Count
0
Patio Type
0
Porch Type
0
Pool Type
0
Unit Count
Building Floor Area
Floor Area Ratios
Building
Building Type
0
Property Class
C
Land Acres
0000000172
Standard Land Use Code
2042
County Land Use Code
D6
Neighborhood
School District Name
New York City Department Of Education
School Tax School District
MANHATTAN
Census Tract
024500
Census Block Code
6001
Census Group
6
Census Year
2024
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Code
408
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Name
New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA
Census - County FIPS
36061
Census - Full FIPS
360610245006001
Census - Metropolitan Division - Area Code
35614
Census - Metropolitan Division - Area Name
New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Code
35620
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Name
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Type
metropolitan
Census - Place FIPS
3651000
Census Source
US Census Bureau
Census State FIPS
36
Census Tract Code
024500
School District - Unified - Grade High
12
School District - Unified - Grade Low
PK
School District - Unified - LEA Code
3620580
School District - Unified - Name
New York City Department Of Education
Zoning
Zoning
R7-2
Geography
Account Number
1-02118-0052
Parcel
02118-0052
Block
2118
Lot
52
Latitude
40.8349
Longitude
-73.9423
FIPS
36061
Geo Status Code
7
Valuation
Timestamp
2021-10-06 00:00:00
UCID Flag
C
More About The Building
In total, the building area is listed as 29,437 square feet. The depth of the property lot was measured at 999 square feet and the front at 750 square feet. The building itself has 29,437 square footage of total floor area. Fun fact, were you aware that buildings can shift depending on temperatures outdoors? This might remind you of middle school science classes, but heat will cause most materials to expand while the cold will cause them to contract. As a result, many architects and engineers often have to make sure that control joints are made up of the right materials and in good condition. The building class code for 531 West 159th Street is unknown but given the importance of this information, we will work to update this data as soon as possible.

Interested in learning more about the neighborhood that the property is located in? Buildings in the Washington Heights area have a median price of $3,500. Those in the 25th percentile, have a price around $2,780. While those in the 75th percentile, have a price around $4,000. Typically, the buildings in this area have a median sqft of 934. That means that the median price per sqft is around $46. In other words, the price per sqft for buildings in the 25th percentile is $43. While the price per sqft for buildings in the 75th percentile is $56. As a breakdown, we've included the following stats:

  • There are currently a total of 17 studio listings. The median price for these types of listings is $2,595. That's $62.94 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 58 one bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $2,821. That's $49.63 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 98 two bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $3,625. That's $43.14 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 60 three bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $4,350. That's $47.45 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 41 four bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $1,250. That's $30.00 price per sqft.
About The Area
531 West 159th Street is located in New York County, New York. There are 1,634,989 people living here. There are 753,385 households. Most of these households have an average family size of 3.09 people. According to the census, 77% are currently renting while 23% own their homes. The median age of this population is around 36.7 years old. On average, most folks in the county are unmarried. About 40% of folks speak a language other than English in this area. The area's employment rate is currently around 62.9%. Speaking of employment, the median income is $75,513. Most folks will commute by public transportation for around 31.4 minutes. Finally, we know that 13% of residents in the area have graduated with their high school degree. Additionally, 32% and 29% have their Bachelor's and Master's degree, respectfully.

Moving on to the urban area level. New York - Newark, NY - NJ - CT Urban Area has a population of 18,812,161 people. Based on census records, there are 6,707,347 registered households. Families in this area are on average made up of 3.42 people per household. Most folks are unmarried. They are also typically around 37.8 years old. Does diversity matter to you? Right now, 40% of folks speak a language other than English here. About 50% rent while 50% purchased their homes. Right now, the community is made up of 25% of residents who have graduated with at least a high school degree. On top of that, 22% have a Bachelor's degree and 16% have a Master's degree. The employment rate is currently around 59.7%. Those employed, have a median income of $68,319.

$2,595
Studio Median Rent
$2,821
1BR Median Rent
$3,625
2BR Median Rent
$4,350
3BR Median Rent