The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
521 W 162nd St
Listing Notes
Welcome to 521 West 162nd Street, an elegant, fully renovated three-family limestone-facade townhouse that represents an exceptional opportunity for an Owner-Landlord or Investor! This lovely 19-foot-wide residence is divided into a welcoming, loft-style Three-Bedroom Owners Duplex and two beautiful Two-Bedroom rental apartments on the Parlor and Garden Levels. An Investor can expect an excellent cash on cash return (pro forma 6%) from the property!The Upper Level of the Owners Duplex apartment features a beautiful open-plan loft-style living space with high ceilings, large windows and skylights for a wonderful sense of light and space, exposed brick and rafters and hardwood floors, a gas fireplace and dining area, and a wonderful chefs island kitchen. Downstairs are three Bedrooms and two Bathrooms, one en-suite from the Master Bedroom which also features a Walk-In Closet, and Laundry. The two fully renovated Two-Bedroom apartments on the Parlor and Garden Levels of the house also feature exposed brick, open-plan Kitchen and Dining areas, and in-unit Laundry, and there is a sunny, well-kept Back Yard accessible from the Basement and Garden Levels. The potential rent roll positions the property to generate a very healthy return. This home is a short 15-minute walk to City College and is in close proximity to Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, a stones throw from the Jumel Terrace historical district. The Broadway and St. Nicholas Avenue commercial corridors are within easy reach with shopping, restaurants, cafes, and bars. The C-line subway at 163rd Street and the M2, M3 and M100 buses are all within a few steps of the house. Showings are by appointment.
Market Insights
$591/sqft vs a nearby median of $660/sqft.
- -11% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 3,724 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 16.3% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.
- Transit access+$96k +4.0%
- Pre-war character+$60k +2.5%
Property Read
The asking price per square foot is below the nearby median, which can be worth a closer comp check.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 35 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 7, 2026
- Photos
- 21 photos
- Property type
- townhomes
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Dec 5, 2014 · $1,650,000
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1920
- Stories
- 3
- Total units
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,125 sqft
- Lot size
- 1,900 sqft
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildings
- Building class
- C0
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
15 total recorded against the building
12 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: heat/hot water
Top complaint types in ZIP 10032
- HEAT/HOT WATER6,979
- Noise - Street/Sidewalk6,763
- Illegal Parking3,814
- Noise - Residential2,500
- UNSANITARY CONDITION1,796
Recent DOB
- Sep 2, 2020V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
- Sep 2, 2020V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
- Feb 13, 2004V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
- Mar 19, 2003V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
Recent HPD
- Jun 4, 2025Class A · (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
- Mar 16, 2023Class A · (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
- Feb 16, 2022Class A · (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
- Apr 2, 2021Class A · (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
Recent Transfers (ACRIS)
- Aug 14, 1986DEED
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