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31 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016 - Property report

Also known as: 31 E 38th St

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Property type

Dormitory (H8)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

2,765

Sale price

$7,450,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
31 East 38th Street
ZIP code
10016
Neighborhood
Murray Hill
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
00868-0030

Owner

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Building
Property type
Dormitory (H8)
Building sq. ft.
8,638
Building dimensions
28 ft x 84 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1925
Last altered
2011
Building material
Masonry
Sales
Sale date
11/05/2009
Sale price
$7,450,000
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
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 38 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
East 39 Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
28 ft x 98.75 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,765

Area overview

Walk score
99 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
80 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
6
Closest police station
0.66 Miles
Closest fire station
0.33 Miles

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Ownership information for 31 East 38th Street, New York, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 31 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/05/2009 $7,450,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XX X XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
07/08/2004 $3,200,000 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/21/2015 - R
11/05/2015 - D
Agreement
(2015121400529001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
03/26/2013 - R
11/23/2012 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012122900170001)
XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
03/26/2013 - R
11/05/2012 - D
Agreement
(2012122900170002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
11/19/2009 - R UCC3 Termination
(2009111201292001)
XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/16/2010 - R
11/05/2009 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2009111000932001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX X XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
11/25/2009 - R
11/05/2009 - D
Mortgage
(2009111000811002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX X XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
11/25/2009 - R
11/05/2009 - D
Deed
(2009111000811001)
XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX X
08/07/2009 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2009080501158002)
XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/07/2009 - R
06/29/2009 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2009080501158001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
07/07/2006 - R
06/15/2006 - D
Deed, Other
(2006062800624001)
XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 31 East 38th Street, New York, 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
$2,377,000
Assessed value
$1,069,650

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 $2,335,000 $1,050,750 $0 10.848% $98,862 $0 n/a
2024/25 $2,152,000 $968,400 $0 10.762% $100,558 $0 n/a
2023/24 $1,973,000 $887,850 $0 10.592% $94,041 $0 n/a
2022/23 $1,877,000 $844,650 $0 10.646% $89,921 $0 n/a
2021/22 $1,789,000 $805,050 $0 10.755% $86,583 $0 n/a
2020/21 $2,591,000 $1,165,950 $0 10.694% $124,687 $0 n/a
2019/20 $2,554,000 $1,149,300 $0 10.537% $121,102 $0 n/a
2018/19 $2,581,000 $1,161,450 $0 10.514% $122,115 $0 n/a
2017/18 $2,964,000 $1,333,800 $0 10.514% $140,236 $0 n/a
2016/17 $3,358,000 $1,511,100 $0 10.574% $159,784 $0 n/a

Permit information for 31 East 38th Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/11/2012 Alteration type 2
08/01/2011 Alteration type 3
03/25/2011 Alteration type 3
09/07/2010 Alteration type 1
09/07/2010 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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Murray Hill, Kips Bay residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Manhattan median sale price

$1,260,000

5.4% Y-o-Y

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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
Park Ave & 42nd St at SE Corner
Station lines
GS-4-5-6-7
Distance (miles)
0.167

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 116 Mary Lindley Murray 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 353 0.42
P.S. 116 Mary Lindley Murray 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 353 0.42
Rebecca School NR No Private 0 0.42
Rebecca School NR No Private 125 0.42
Lyceum Kennedy French American School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.42
Lyceum Kennedy French American School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.42
Lyceum Kennedy Japanese School NR No Private PK-12 197 0.42
KIPP BEYOND CHARTER SCHOOL 8 No Charter 6 173 0.54
River School (The) 8 No Public PK, K-5 459 0.57
River School (The) 8 No Public PK, K-5 459 0.57
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch 8 Yes Public 6-8 891 0.99
Rebecca School NR No Private 0 0.42
Rebecca School NR No Private 125 0.42
Lyceum Kennedy French American School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.42
Lyceum Kennedy Japanese School NR No Private PK-12 197 0.42
Aaron Academy NR No Private 7-10 46 0.43
KIPP BEYOND CHARTER SCHOOL 8 No Charter 6 173 0.54
47 the American Sign Language and English Lower School 4 No Public PK, K-8 176 0.79
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Manhattan Academy For Arts And Languages 4 No Public 9-12 178 0.27
Unity Center For Urban Technologies 8 No Public 9-12 237 0.27
Murray Hill Academy 5 No Public 9-12 232 0.27
Rebecca School NR No Private 0 0.42
Rebecca School NR No Private 125 0.42
Lyceum Kennedy French American School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.42
Lyceum Kennedy Japanese School NR No Private PK-12 197 0.42
Aaron Academy NR No Private 7-10 46 0.43
Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts 6 No Public 9-12 229 0.47
Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High School 3 No Public 9-12 249 0.54

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 31 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016?

The development at 31 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 31 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016?

31 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016 has a total of 8,638 square feet.

When was 31 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016 last sold and what was the sale price?

31 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016 was last sold on 11/05/2009 for $7,450,000.

What is the assessed value of 31 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016?

31 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016 is currently assessed at $1,069,650.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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