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521 W 162nd St, New York, NY, 10032

7beds
4baths
3,724sqft
$2,160,000
$580price/sqft
$13,570/moest. monthly cost
$542,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

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 Owner’s 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 Owner’s 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 chef’s 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.

Getting Around

97
WalkingWalker's Paradise
100
TransitRider's Paradise
86
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1920

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Washer/Dryer
  • Laundry features: Inside

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 4

Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace: Yes

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,724
  • Total interior livable area: 3,724 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 021220008
  • Special condition: Resale

Features

  • Patio & porch: Other
  • Exterior features: Courtyard,Garden
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: City,Garden

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

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Strong Wind
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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $10,922$131,064
Home Insurance *$756$9,072
Property Taxes $1,277$15,324
Electricity $615$7,385
Total$13,570$162,840
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$465,257/yr
40% on housing$407,100/yr
45% on housing$361,866/yr

New York FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 20,669Commercial: 1,556
Total Premiums$32.27M
Total Exposure$7.63B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 2.0%
2.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.0%
1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$580This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 10032$440
New York County$1,489

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 10032$948
New York County$1,203

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-06Listed for sale$2,200,000
2022-12-11Listing removed--
2022-05-13Listed for sale$2,399,000
2014-12-05Sold$1,650,000
2014-09-20Pending sale$1,600,000
2014-08-27Listed for sale$1,600,000
2000-02-18Sold$120,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentRobert Pair
BrokerageHarlem Lofts

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