Exceptional development site currently framed as a 4-bedroom, 5-bath duplex with full walkout basement/cellar and three stories above grade — with major work already completed including framing, plumbing, electrical, and roofing. Property includes full approved plans and additional air rights, offering future opportunity to convert into an 8-unit boutique condominium building. Situated on a rare 15' x 100' lot in one of Washington Heights' fastest-growing corridors, just steps from Broadway, New York-Presbyterian/Columbia, subway lines, parks, schools, and a thriving retail district. Ideal for developers or investors seeking a high-upside, low-risk Manhattan opportunity where critical construction stages are already finished, minimizing delays and maximizing profitability. Perfect for a modern condo or luxury rental build in a rapidly improving neighborhood surrounded by new construction and redevelopment projects.
For sale
Est. $949,800
541 W 159th St, New York, NY 10032
8beds
8baths
4,900sqft
Apartment
Built in 1905
-- sqft lot
$949,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 220 days |
- 2,577 |
- 49 |
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 8
Features
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,900
- Total interior livable area: 4,900 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 1,742 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 021180055
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,415,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,217
- Date on market: 12/5/2025
- Lease term: Contact For Details
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Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$949,800
Estimated sales range
$627,000 - $1.35M
Rent Zestimate®
$5,207/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | Price change | -- |
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| 2/4/2026 | Price change | $1,725,000-4.2%$352/sqft |
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| 12/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000+106.9%$367/sqft |
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| 4/23/2025 | Sold | $870,000$178/sqft |
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| 11/12/2024 | Contingent | $870,000-3.3%$178/sqft |
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| 10/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $900,000-7.7%$184/sqft |
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| 10/7/2024 | Listing removed | $975,000$199/sqft |
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| 9/3/2024 | Price change | $975,000-2.5%$199/sqft |
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| 6/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000-13%$204/sqft |
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| 6/16/2024 | Listing removed | $1,150,000$235/sqft |
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| 4/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000-11.5%$235/sqft |
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| 3/28/2024 | Listing removed | $1,300,000$265/sqft |
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| 2/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000-3.7%$265/sqft |
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| 1/29/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/31/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+63.6%$276/sqft |
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| 6/14/2023 | Sold | $825,000+0%$168/sqft |
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| 4/7/2023 | Pending sale | $824,900$168/sqft |
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| 3/21/2023 | Price change | $824,900-6.7%$168/sqft |
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| 2/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $884,000-27.2%$180/sqft |
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| 8/17/2022 | Sold | $1,215,000+102.5%$248/sqft |
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| 2/28/2014 | Listing removed | $600,000$122/sqft |
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| 1/11/2014 | Listed for sale | $600,000+5999900%$122/sqft |
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| 8/27/2013 | Sold | $10-100% |
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| 8/18/2011 | Listing removed | $380,000$78/sqft |
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| 11/25/2010 | Price change | $380,000-15.6%$78/sqft |
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| 8/21/2010 | Listed for sale | $450,000-25%$92/sqft |
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| 9/28/2006 | Sold | $600,000-40%$122/sqft |
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| 7/15/2006 | Sold | $1,000,000+3233.3%$204/sqft |
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| 10/15/1996 | Sold | $30,000$6/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,217 +5.9% | $84,900 +7% |
| 2024 | $5,872 -0.1% | $79,380 -6.6% |
| 2023 | $5,879 | $84,960 -5.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $90,120 +11.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $81,000 -7.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $87,360 +2.5% |
| 2019 | $5,157 +2.2% | $85,260 +253.4% |
| 2018 | $5,047 +8.7% | $24,124 +5.9% |
| 2017 | $4,644 +10.5% | $22,780 +6% |
| 2016 | $4,203 | $21,496 |
| 2015 | $4,203 +62.2% | $21,496 +5.9% |
| 2014 | $2,592 | $20,304 +1% |
| 2013 | -- | $20,104 +5.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $18,984 +6% |
| 2011 | -- | $17,914 |
| 2010 | -- | $17,914 +5.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $16,920 +1% |
| 2008 | -- | $16,754 +5.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $15,820 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $14,929 |
| 2005 | -- | $14,929 +5.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $14,100 +1% |
| 2003 | -- | $13,962 +5.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $13,184 +6% |
| 2001 | -- | $12,441 |
| 2000 | -- | $12,441 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Washington Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Ps 4 Duke EllingtonGrades: PK-5Distance: 0 mi
- 4/10Community Math and Science PrepGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Community Health Academy of the HeightsGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.1 mi
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