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Eng 21 - 240 East 40th Street, New York, NY 10016 Property Information

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Building name	Eng 21
Primary address	Eng 21 - 240 East 40th Street
Secondary address	238-240 E 40th St
Neighborhood	Murray Hill

Zip code	10016
Borough	Manhattan
Block & lot	00920-0042

Sales & Tax Overview for 240 East 40th Street, New York

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Tax class	Register

Lot & Building Information for 240 East 40th Street, New York

Lot sq. ft.	3,291
Lot dimensions	33.33 ft x 98.75 ft
Property type	Fire Department (Y1)
Building sqft	4,063
Building dimensions	33.33 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot	1
Stories	2
Structure type	Firehouse
Building material	Reinforced concrete

Year built	1940
Year last altered	1987
Frontage(s)	East 40 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street	East 39 Street
Distance to wide street	Register

Zoning & Use for 240 East 40th Street, New York

Zoning	Register

Commercial units	1

Area Overview

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School district	2
Community district	6

Closest police station	0.57 Miles
Closest fire station	0.53 Miles

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238-240 E 40th St, New York, NY 10016

About 240 East 40th Street, New York

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for Eng 21 - 240 East 40th Street, New York, NY 10016?

Eng 21 - 240 East 40th Street, New York, NY 10016 was built in 1940 and has a total of 4,063 square feet.

What is the assessed value of Eng 21 - 240 East 40th Street, New York, NY 10016?

The assessed market value for the current tax year is $660,150.

Ownership Information for 240 East 40th Street, New York

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Building contacts for Eng 21 - 240 East 40th Street, New York, NY 10016

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Past Sales & Property History for 240 East 40th Street, New York

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Title Documents for 240 East 40th Street, New York

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Property Taxes for 240 East 40th Street, New York

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Tax year:	2025-2026
Property tax:	$0

Tax assessor's market value:	$1,467,000
Assessed value:	$660,150
Exemptions granted by city:	Register

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Assessment History for 240 East 40th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 240 East 40th Street, New York, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable	Tax rate %	Base tax	Property tax	Year over year change
2025/26	$1,467,000	$660,150	$0	10.848%	$67,571	$0	n/a
2024/25	$1,424,000	$640,800	$0	10.762%	$68,382	$0	n/a
2023/24	$1,383,000	$622,350	$0	10.592%	$65,919	$0	n/a
2022/23	$1,343,000	$604,350	$0	10.646%	$64,339	$0	n/a
2021/22	$1,304,000	$586,800	$0	10.755%	$63,110	$0	n/a

Permits for 240 East 40th Street, New York

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Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
12/02/2015	Alteration type 2
12/02/2015	Alteration type 2
07/21/2003	Alteration type 3
06/01/1998	Alteration type 3

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Murray Hill Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price

$722,500

-8.3% YoY

Median Price/Sqft

$1,086

-14.1% YoY

Manhattan Median Sale Price

$1,200,000

9.3% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway

Closest station

3rd Ave & 42nd St at SW Corner

Station lines

GS-4-5-6-7

Distance (miles)

0.161

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Bus Routes
Name	2 Av/E 39 St
Line	M15
Distance (miles)	0.069

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 116 Mary Lindley Murray	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	353	0.35
P.S. 116 Mary Lindley Murray	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	353	0.35
Lyceum Kennedy French American School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.18
Lyceum Kennedy French American School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.18
Lyceum Kennedy Japanese School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	197	0.18

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch	8	Yes	Public	6-8	891	0.95
Lyceum Kennedy French American School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.18
Lyceum Kennedy Japanese School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	197	0.18
Aaron School	NR	No	Private	K-12	169	0.29
Aaron School K - 12	NR	No	Private	K-12	185	0.32

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
Lyceum Kennedy French American School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.18
Lyceum Kennedy Japanese School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	197	0.18
Aaron School	NR	No	Private	K-12	169	0.29
Aaron School K - 12	NR	No	Private	K-12	185	0.32
Murray Hill Academy	5	No	Public	9-12	232	0.41

Neighbors for 240 East 40th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for Eng 21 - Eng 21 - 240 East 40th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Address	Square feet	Purchase date	Purchase price
307 E 14th St, New York	4,256	01/22/1985
242 E 40th St, New York	4,500	05/10/2006	$1,900,000
247 E 39th St, New York	9,510	08/20/2015
243 E 39th St, New York	9,370	08/20/2015
309 E 14th St, New York	4,865	11/29/2012
729 2nd Ave, New York	6,614	02/06/2024
232 E 40th St, New York	20,784	05/03/1977
230 2nd Ave, New York	10,703	09/09/2003	$1,506,000
236 2nd Ave, New York	12,000	11/12/2010	$10,700,000
311 E 14th St, New York	5,356	12/31/2018
315 E 14th St, New York	5,528	02/22/1989
317 E 14th St, New York	5,382	09/18/2024	$6,200,000
313 E 14th St, New York	5,729	02/03/2022
250 E 40th St, New York	200,417
245 E 39th St, New York	9,510	08/20/2015
239 E 39th St, New York	3,940	12/18/2023	$6,750,000