Albany County and Albany City property record for 159 Lancaster St, Albany, NY 12210
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 4,060 sqft · built 1864 |
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| Lot Size | 0.045 acres (1,980 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $15,570 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010100 76.24-6-57 |
| Primary APN | 010100 76.24-6-57 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,060 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1864 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1864 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,980 sqft (0.045 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90.8 ft deep x 22.1 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07602400060570000000 |
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| Street Address | 159 LANCASTER ST |
| City | ALBANY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12210-1903 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Unknown |
| Local Zoning Code | R2C |
| Legal Description | 4 STORY BRICK APT 0506116 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 57.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Center Square-Hudson-Park Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1980 · 1,106 contributing resources · NRIS 80002578 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
159 Lancaster St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Albany County and Albany City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 LANCASTER ST, ALBANY, NY 12210-1903 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Lancaster St was $15,570.
Source: Albany County and Albany City assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Albany County |
| Municipality | Albany City |
| Unified School District | Albany City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,570.00 | ||
| 2025 | $599,000 Land $119,800 Building $479,200 | $623,958 Land $124,792 Building $499,166 | |
| 2023 | $373,000 (-) Land $74,600 Building $298,400 | $526,613 (+12.55%) Land $105,323 Building $421,290 | |
| 2022 | $373,000 Land $74,600 Building $298,400 | $467,888 Land $93,578 Building $374,310 | |
| 2021 | $14,388.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Lancaster St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 159 Lancaster St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ALBANY CITY serves 98,000 people · EPA ID NY0100189 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 13 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 923 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Massivemesh Networks.
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