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159 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 Property Records

New York City property record for 159 Bowery, New York, NY 10002

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details5,220 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.04 acres (1,740 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$5,000,000 (May 2020)
Tax Bill$41,416 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Sale
Mar 2019 Transfer
APN00424-0005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN00424-0005
Alternative APNs
  • 0204004240005
  • 1-00424-0005

Interior

Units6 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area5,220 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,702 sqft
Office1,400 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Lot Area1,740 sqft (0.04 acres)
Lot Dimensions74.8 ft deep x 23.3 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number1-00424-0005
Street Address159 BOWERY
CityNEW YORK
StateNY
Zip10002-2812
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeC61G
Legal Block424
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionNEW YORK (MANHATTAN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionMANHATTAN
Census Block Group5
Census Block5003
Census Tract1800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the The Bowery Historic District
listed 2013 · 189 contributing resources · NRIS 13000027
Individually ListedMott Avenue Control House
listed 1980 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 80002590

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: New York City records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address244 W 71ST ST, NEW YORK, NY 10023-3752
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 26, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Mar 11, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 26, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 26, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 11, 2019
Deed Document Number2020155673
Prior Transfer DateMar 6, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000078858
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionNEW YORK (MANHATTAN) NY
Recording DateMay 26, 2020
Property Address159 BOWERY, NEW YORK, NY 10002-2812
Document Number0000155673
Instrument DateMay 21, 2020
Instrument155673
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 25, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$20,000.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address244 W 71TH ST NEW YORK NY 10023, NEW YORK, NY 10023

March 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEW YORK (MANHATTAN) NY
Recording DateMar 11, 2019
Property Address159 BOWERY, NEW YORK, NY 10002-2812
Document Number0000078858
Instrument DateMar 6, 2019
Instrument78858
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 20, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address19 GLENWOOD LN ROSLYN HEIGHTS NY 115771410, ROSLYN HEIGHTS, NY 11577-1410

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyNew York County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$414,990 (+7.83%) Land $191,250 Building $223,740$1,127,000 (+26.06%) Land $425,000 Building $702,000
2025$41,416.00 (-0.92%)$384,840 (-2.49%) Land $191,250 Building $193,590$894,000 (+1.94%) Land $425,000 Building $469,000
2024$41,801.00
2023$41,801.00$394,650 Land $191,250 Building $203,400$877,000 Land $425,000 Building $452,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies9 units insured
incl. 8 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimJan 1979 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead10 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureUncovered finished water reservoir
currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,000 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 75
Starry
Fixed Wireless		800 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Skywire Networks.

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