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491 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016 - Property report

Also known as: 491 2nd Ave

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Property type

Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,469

General information

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

Owner

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Building
Property type
Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)
Building sq. ft.
8,980
Building dimensions
25 ft x 79 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
5
Year built
1910
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$104,373
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
8
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
24.67 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,469

Area overview

Walk score
100 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
90 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
2
Community district
6
Closest police station
1.02 Miles
Closest fire station
0.04 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 491 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/10/2023 - R UCC3 Termination
(2023031000160001)		 XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
08/23/2001 - R Initial UCC1
(1010007787601)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
03/11/1996 - R Initial UCC1
(1540005073954)		 XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX XX
03/05/1996 - R Mortgage
(ft_1370005056437)		 XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX XX
03/05/1996 - R Power of Attorney
(1490005056049)		 XXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXX XX
03/05/1996 - R
02/12/1996 - D		 Street Procedure
(1130005056213)		 XXX XXX XX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
07/05/1985 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1480000103248)		 XXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/05/1983 - R Mortgage
(1850000046985)		 XXX XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/09/1983 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1600000039860)		 XXX XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
09/04/1981 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(1690008646269)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 491 2nd Avenue, New York, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$104,373
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,260,000
Assessed value
$1,917,000

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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 $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%
2020/21 $4,831,000 $2,173,950 $597,637 12.267% $73,312 $73,312 -1.24%
2019/20 $6,039,200 $2,717,640 $595,141 12.473% $74,232 $74,232 +6.81%
2018/19 $7,549,000 $3,397,050 $551,059 12.612% $69,500 $69,500 +7.09%
2017/18 $6,607,000 $2,973,150 $510,240 12.719% $64,897 $64,897 +1.39%
2016/17 $6,124,000 $2,755,800 $496,498 12.892% $64,009 $64,009 +8.08%
Permits

Permit information for 491 2nd Avenue, New York, NY

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

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
09/16/1997 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
02/10/1997 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
03/18/1994 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

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Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$729

10.4% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$807

22.4% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$630

-8.1% 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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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Park Ave & 28th St at SE Corner
Station lines
6
Distance (miles)
0.289
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Neighbors for 491 2nd Avenue, New York, NY

240 E 28th St, New York 216 E 28th St, New York 235 E 27th St, New York 224 E 28th St, New York 219 E 28th St, New York 201 E 28th St, New York 217 E 28th St, New York 383 3rd Ave, New York 495 2nd Ave, New York 221 E 27th St, New York 243 E 27th St, New York 203 E 27th St, New York 208 E 28th St, New York 200 E 28th St, New York 217 E 27th St, New York 207 E 27th St, New York 381 3rd Ave, New York 493 2nd Ave, New York 236 E 28th St, New York 489 2nd Ave, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for 491 2nd Avenue, New York, NY

10010, New York City, NY 10017, New York City, NY 10020, New York City, NY 10103, New York City, NY 10110, New York City, NY 10112, New York City, NY 10119, New York City, NY 10152, New York City, NY 10154, New York City, NY 10165, New York City, NY 10167, New York City, NY 10169, New York City, NY 10170, New York City, NY 10171, New York City, NY 10172, New York City, NY 10173, New York City, NY 10174, New York City, NY 10177, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 491 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016?

The development at 491 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016 was built in 1910.

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

The current market value of 491 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016 is $4,260,000.

What is the total square footage of 491 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016?

491 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016 has a total of 8,980 square feet.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 2.

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