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5959 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 - Property report

Also known as: 5959 Independence Ave

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Property type

Nursing Home (I6)

Year built

1971

Lot sq. ft.

199,525

General information

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Address
Primary address
5959 Independence Avenue
ZIP code
10471
Neighborhood
North Riverdale
Borough
Bronx
Block & lot
05955-0540

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Building
Property type
Nursing Home (I6)
Building sq. ft.
17,880
Building dimensions
317 ft x 116 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
1
Year built
1971
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
0
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
755.25 ft x 338.58 ft
Lot sq. ft.
199,525

Area overview

Walk score
61 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
66 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
21 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
10
Community district
8
Closest police station
1.72 Miles
Closest fire station
1.10 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 5959 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 5959 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/09/1985 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2110000609211)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
10/29/1971 - R Agreement
(37120016800392)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/29/1971 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37120016800390)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
06/21/1971 - R Mortgage
(37120015800529)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXX
01/16/1970 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37020012401596)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
03/24/1969 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(36920010401607)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
01/13/1969 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(36920009901925)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
12/05/1968 - R Mortgage
(36820009701008)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
12/05/1968 - R Deed
(36820009701001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX
12/05/1968 - R Sundry Agreement
(36820009700993)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5959 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$17,396,000
Assessed value
$7,828,200

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $16,977,000 $7,639,650 $0 10.848% $778,410 $0 n/a
2024/25 $16,728,000 $7,527,600 $0 10.762% $776,985 $0 n/a
2023/24 $16,391,000 $7,375,950 $0 10.592% $766,847 $0 n/a
2022/23 $15,455,000 $6,954,750 $0 10.646% $740,403 $0 n/a
2021/22 $14,178,000 $6,380,100 $0 10.755% $686,180 $0 n/a
2020/21 $17,467,000 $7,860,150 $0 10.694% $775,993 $0 n/a
2019/20 $16,952,000 $7,628,400 $0 10.537% $729,873 $0 n/a
2018/19 $16,289,000 $7,330,050 $0 10.514% $689,559 $0 n/a
2017/18 $15,341,000 $6,903,450 $0 10.514% $651,424 $0 n/a
2016/17 $14,577,000 $6,559,650 $0 10.574% $622,500 $0 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 5959 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/13/2020 Alteration
02/03/2012 Alteration type 2
12/06/2011 Alteration type 2
10/18/2011 Alteration type 2
07/23/1990 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
04/29/2021 Egrade-failure to post energy grade/score none
02/02/2021 Bench-failure to benchmark none
11/02/2020 Bench-failure to benchmark none

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Bronx commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$302

11.9% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$334

9.2% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$293

-1.7% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Broadway & 242nd St at NW Corner
Station lines
1
Distance (miles)
1.415
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Neighbors for 5959 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY

10 Sigma Pl, Bronx 550 W 261st St, Bronx 6009 Independence Ave, Bronx 5601 Riverdale Ave, Bronx 670 W 261st St, Bronx 2 Sigma Pl, Bronx 576 W 261st St, Bronx 6000 Independence Ave, Bronx 5900 Arlington Ave, Bronx 5951 Riverdale Ave, Bronx 6015 Independence Ave, Bronx 650 W 261st St, Bronx 660 W 261st St, Bronx 5901 Riverdale Ave, Bronx 6007 Netherland Ave, Bronx 5998 Palisade Ave, Bronx 6005 Independence Ave, Bronx 503 W 259th St, Bronx 562 W 261st St, Bronx 568 W 261st St, Bronx

Nearby ZIP codes for 5959 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY

07620, Bergen County, NJ 07632, Bergen County, NJ 07670, Bergen County, NJ 10033, New York City, NY 10034, New York City, NY 10040, New York City, NY 10453, New York City, NY 10457, New York City, NY 10458, New York City, NY 10460, New York City, NY 10463, New York City, NY 10466, New York City, NY 10467, New York City, NY 10468, New York City, NY 10469, New York City, NY 10470, New York City, NY 10701, Westchester County, NY 10703, Westchester County, NY 10704, Westchester County, NY 10705, Westchester County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5959 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

The development at 5959 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was built in 1971.

What is the total square footage of 5959 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

5959 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 has a total of 17,880 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5959 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

5959 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 is currently assessed at $7,828,200.

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