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Property Tax Exemption for 142 West 139th Street in Manhattan

  • When: 2024/11/21
  • Address: Block 2007, Lot 59, Manhattan, NY
  • City: New York
  • State: NY
  • Category: Economic Development Incentives
  • Asset Class: Real Property
  • Property Type: Affordable Housing

The 142 West 139th Street initiative secures a 40-year Article XI tax exemption for a 20-unit rental building. The agreement includes rent caps for low-income tenants, a 15% set-aside for homeless residents, and required repairs under HPD oversight.

Why it Matters

The decision supports affordable housing access for vulnerable populations in Manhattan, ensuring long-term affordability and enhancing housing quality.

Source

Applicant - BAH W 139 Housing Development Fund Corporation


Ownership - Brooklyn Affordable Housing LLC


Allowed Uses: Rental housing with affordability caps and community supports