523 W 147th St, Manhattan, NY 10031

New York County

Last Updated: March 3, 2025

Asking price $1,400,000. Sells For 18% Less Than Market.

2,695 sqft
1,665 lot size
5 beds
5 baths
Year Built: 1899
523 W 147th St
Manhattan, NY 10031
Property details
The description and property data below may have been provided by a third party, the homeowner or public records.
Discover the potential of this 1899 single-family townhouse in Hamilton Heights, offering a unique opportunity for those looking to restore and reimagine a piece of New York history. With five bedrooms and four bathrooms, this home spans three living levels, plus a cellar with direct garden access, making it ideal for a creative renovation. The 2, 448 square feet of interior space features original character and a functional layout, though the home is in need of updates. While the natural light varies throughout, the home offers great potential for customization. The private backyard garden, accessed from the cellar level, provides a peaceful outdoor space in the heart of the city. The property is equipped with an oil heating system, and its layout lends itself well to a full restoration or modern redesign. Whether you're an investor, developer, or end-user looking for a rewarding project, this townhouse presents a fantastic opportunity to bring your vision to life in one of Manhattan's most historic neighborhoods. If you're ready to take on a true rehab opportunity, don't miss this chance to transform 523 West 147th Street into something special.
Property features
Primary Land Use and Tax Lot Information
  • 523 WEST 147 STREET, 10031
  • DOB Overview:
  • Building Class:
    C0
    Walk Up Apartments: Three Families
  • Year Built:
    1899
  • Number of Buildings:
    1
  • Floors on Main Building:
    3.00
  • Building Dimensions:
    16.67'48'
  • Actual Square Footage:
    2,695
  • Calculated Square Footage:
    2,400
  • Residential Floor Area:
    2,695
  • Total Units:
    3
  • Residential Units:
    3
  • Extension:
    Extension
  • Basement:
    Below grade partial basement
  • Proximity:
    Attached
  • Address:
    523 WEST 147 STREET
  • Zip Code:
    10031
  • Borough:
    Manhattan (1)
  • Block — Lot:
    2079 — 118
  • BBLE:
    1020790118
  • Lot Buildings:
    BIN
    Name
    1062009 523 WEST 147 STREET

  • Ownership:

  • Land Use:
    02
    Multi-Family Walk-Up Buildings
  • Lot Dimensions:
    16.67'99.92'
  • Calculated Lot Perimeter:
    235.43 ft
  • Acres:
    0.04
  • Lot Area:
    1,665
  • Lot Type:
    Inside
  • Zoning Districts:
    R6A
    Moderate-density residence district
  • Zoning Map:

  • Actual FAR:
    1.62
  • Max Residential FAR:
    3
  • Max Commercial FAR:
    0
  • Max Facility FAR:
    3

  • Max Residential Sqft:
    4,995
  • Buildable Residential Sqft:
    2,300
  • Residential Area Distribution:
Real Property Records
Document Type
Personal Property Records
Document Type
Property Price History
Date Event Price
Mar 3, 2025 Listed $1,400,000
Feb 13, 2021 Listing removed $5,500
Property Tax History
Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $5,154 $118,020
2022 $4,794 $114,540
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Schools
School Name Rating
Childs Memorial Christian Academy
1763 Amsterdam Ave, NY 10031
William Lynch School (The)
1750 Amsterdam Avenue, NY 10031
6 / 10
Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell
1750 Amsterdam Avenue, NY 10031
3 / 10
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Flood Factor
Flood Factor Score: 1 Flood Factor Score: 1 Flood Factor Score: 1 Flood Factor Score: 1
1 |10
Minimal
Flood Factor
FEMA Zone (Est.)
X (unshaded)
Flood insurance:
Recommended
Flood risks are increasing as sea levels rise and weather patterns change.
This property has a Minimal Flood Factor .
Although flood risks across the country are changing because of the environment, this property is unlikely to flood over the next 30 years.
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