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491 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016 Property Information

491 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 491 2nd Avenue
Neighborhood Kips Bay
Zip code 10016
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 00908-0032

Sales & Tax Overview for 491 2nd Avenue, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $104,373

Lot & Building Information for 491 2nd Avenue, New York

Lot sqft 2,469
Lot dimensions 24.67 ft x 100 ft
Building class Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)
Building sqft 8,980
Building dimensions 25 ft x 79 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 5
Year built 1910
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 491 2nd Avenue, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 8
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 6
Closest police station 1.02 Miles
Closest fire station 0.04 Miles

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Other Property Data for 491 2nd Avenue, New York

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About 491 2nd Avenue, New York

How many square feet does 491 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016 have?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 491 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016 has a total of 8,980 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 491 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016?

491 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $4,040,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 491 2nd Avenue, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 491 2nd Avenue, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 491 2nd Avenue, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/10/2023 - R UCC3 Termination
(2023031000160001)
08/23/2001 - R Initial UCC1
(1010007787601)
03/11/1996 - R Initial UCC1
(1540005073954)
03/05/1996 - R Mortgage
(ft_1370005056437)
03/05/1996 - R Power of Attorney
(1490005056049)
02/12/1996 - D
03/05/1996 - R
Street Procedure
(1130005056213)
07/05/1985 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1480000103248)
12/05/1983 - R Mortgage
(1850000046985)
09/09/1983 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1600000039860)
09/04/1981 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(1690008646269)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 491 2nd Avenue, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $96,642
Estimated property tax: $104,373
Tax assessor's market value: $4,040,000
Assessed value: $1,818,000

Assessment History for 491 2nd Avenue, New York

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $4,040,000 $1,818,000 $776,928 12.439% $96,642 $96,642 -0.07%
2024/25 $3,787,200 $1,704,240 $773,683 12.5% $96,710 $96,710 +7.98%
2023/24 $3,156,000 $1,420,200 $716,377 12.502% $89,561 $89,561 +10.07%
2022/23 $3,567,000 $1,605,150 $663,312 12.267% $81,368 $81,368 +3.04%
2021/22 $4,196,000 $1,888,200 $645,447 12.235% $78,970 $78,970 +7.72%

Permits for 491 2nd Avenue, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/17/2025 Alteration
06/04/2025 Alteration
06/04/2025 Alteration
10/22/2024 Alteration
05/14/2024 Alteration
05/03/2024 Alteration
10/30/2023 Alteration
10/18/2023 Alteration
03/27/2023 Alteration
02/23/2023 Alteration
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$551
-15.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$611
-8.2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$606
-1.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Park Ave & 28th St at SE Corner
Station lines 6
Distance (miles) 0.289
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Bus Routes
Name 2 Av/E 28 St
Line M15+
Distance (miles) 0.018

Neighbors for 491 2nd Avenue, New York

Here are the neighbors for 491 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
240 E 28th St, New York 17,569 05/01/2023 $12,000,000
216 E 28th St, New York 7,074 12/31/2009
235 E 27th St, New York 9,685 12/10/2014 $8,000,000
224 E 28th St, New York 138,623
219 E 28th St, New York 9,445 03/23/2006 $3,500,000
201 E 28th St, New York 253,489 09/19/2005 $12,688,705
217 E 28th St, New York 5,785 06/18/1993
383 3rd Ave, New York 1,801 03/01/1985
495 2nd Ave, New York 9,715 12/13/2011
221 E 27th St, New York 3,917
243 E 27th St, New York 89,282
203 E 27th St, New York 25,777 06/12/1996
208 E 28th St, New York 50,000 01/26/1990
200 E 28th St, New York 63,828
217 E 27th St, New York 18,792 02/07/1975
207 E 27th St, New York 38,465 06/17/2020
381 3rd Ave, New York 3,490 07/25/1980
493 2nd Ave, New York 9,442 12/01/2008 $3,850,000
236 E 28th St, New York 14,981 11/13/2003
489 2nd Ave, New York 9,975 12/23/2003
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