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221 East 31st Street, New York, NY 10016 - Property report

Also known as: 221 E 31st St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,580

Sale price

$2,850,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
221 East 31st Street
ZIP code
10016
Neighborhood
Kips Bay
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
00912-0013

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
3,308
Building dimensions
16 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1901
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
06/15/2012
Sale price
$2,850,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$37,920
Tax class
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 31 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
3 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
16 ft x 98.75 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,580
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Current built area
3,302 sq. ft.
Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score
100 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
89 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
6
Closest police station
0.98 Miles
Closest fire station
0.12 Miles

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Ownership information for 221 East 31st 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 221 East 31st Street, New York, NY 10016

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/13/2022 - R
08/30/2022 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022090800844001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
01/14/2015 - R
12/31/2014 - D
Deed
(2014123100834001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX
06/29/2012 - R
06/15/2012 - D
Deed
(2012062500258001)
XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXX
04/09/2012 - R
04/03/2012 - D
Deed
(2012040300958001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X X
03/22/2011 - R
02/08/2011 - D
Deed
(2011021800637001)
XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXX XX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/13/2010 - R
05/19/2010 - D
Mortgage
(2010090800437001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
11/26/2007 - R
08/29/2007 - D
Mortgage
(2007102900073001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX
09/18/2007 - R
08/29/2007 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007082901462001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
05/16/2007 - R
04/12/2007 - D
Deed
(2007051400243001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
03/21/2007 - R
03/15/2007 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007031601305001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 221 East 31st 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
Property tax
$37,920
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,500,000
Assessed value
$270,000

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 $4,450,000 $267,000 $183,576 19.843% $36,427 $36,427 +4.72%
2024/25 $3,645,000 $218,700 $173,185 20.085% $34,784 $34,784 +2.59%
2023/24 $3,619,000 $217,140 $168,805 20.085% $33,904 $33,904 +4.83%
2022/23 $3,740,000 $224,400 $159,252 20.309% $32,342 $32,342 +1.73%
2021/22 $3,952,000 $237,120 $159,252 19.963% $31,791 $31,791 -1.25%
2020/21 $4,501,000 $270,060 $152,980 21.045% $32,195 $32,195 +5.39%
2019/20 $4,067,000 $244,020 $144,321 21.167% $30,548 $30,548 +3.81%
2018/19 $5,995,000 $359,700 $140,671 20.919% $29,427 $29,427 +8.78%
2017/18 $4,099,000 $245,940 $132,710 20.385% $27,053 $27,053 +1.97%
2016/17 $3,036,000 $182,160 $132,710 19.991% $26,530 $26,530 +6.43%

Permit information for 221 East 31st Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/24/2001 Alteration type 2
10/25/2000 Alteration type 1
08/14/2000 Alteration type 2
07/28/2000 Alteration type 2
09/30/1996 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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Kips Bay residential market stats

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Median sale price

$715,000

-22.5% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,326

-26.4% Y-o-Y

Manhattan median sale price

$1,250,000

4.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Park Ave & 32nd St at SE Corner
Station lines
6
Distance (miles)
0.239

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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 0.07
P.S. 116 Mary Lindley Murray 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 353 0.07
The Churchill School and Center NR No Private K-12 399 0.14
River School (The) 8 No Public PK, K-5 459 0.32
River School (The) 8 No Public PK, K-5 459 0.32
Shefa School NR No Private 1-8 146 0.32
Rebecca School NR No Private 125 0.33
Rebecca School NR No Private 0 0.33
United Nations International School NR No Private PK-12 1,615 0.37
47 the American Sign Language and English Lower School 4 No Public PK, K-8 176 0.37
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 0.55
The Churchill School and Center NR No Private K-12 399 0.14
Aaron Academy NR No Private 7-10 46 0.30
Shefa School NR No Private 1-8 146 0.32
Rebecca School NR No Private 125 0.33
Rebecca School NR No Private 0 0.33
47 the American Sign Language and English Lower School 4 No Public PK, K-8 176 0.37
School Of The Future High School 8 No Public 6-12 730 0.48
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Churchill School and Center NR No Private K-12 399 0.14
Manhattan Academy For Arts And Languages 4 No Public 9-12 178 0.23
Murray Hill Academy 5 No Public 9-12 232 0.23
Unity Center For Urban Technologies 8 No Public 9-12 237 0.23
Aaron Academy NR No Private 7-10 46 0.30
Rebecca School NR No Private 125 0.33
Rebecca School NR No Private 0 0.33
United Nations International School NR No Private PK-12 1,615 0.37
American Sign Language & English Secondary School NR No Public 9-12 202 0.37
Baruch College Campus High School NR No Public 9-12 490 0.41

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 221 East 31st Street, New York, NY 10016?

The development at 221 East 31st Street, New York, NY 10016 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 221 East 31st Street, New York, NY 10016?

221 East 31st Street, New York, NY 10016 has a total of 3,308 square feet.

When was 221 East 31st Street, New York, NY 10016 last sold and what was the sale price?

221 East 31st Street, New York, NY 10016 was last sold on 06/15/2012 for $2,850,000.

What is the assessed value of 221 East 31st Street, New York, NY 10016?

221 East 31st Street, New York, NY 10016 is currently assessed at $270,000.

What are the property taxes for 221 East 31st Street, New York, NY 10016?

The property taxes for 221 East 31st Street, New York, NY 10016 total $37,920.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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