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The Pythian - 135 West 70th Street, New York, NY 10023 - Property report

Also known as: 135 W 70th St

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Property type

Special Condominium Billing Lot (R0)

Year built

1927

Lot sq. ft.

11,247

General information

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Address

Building name

The Pythian

Primary address

The Pythian - 135 West 70th Street

Alternate address(es)

135-145 W 70th St

ZIP code

10023

Neighborhood

Lincoln Square

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01142-7501

Building

Property type

Special Condominium Billing Lot (R0)

Building sq. ft.

119,000

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1927

Last altered

1982

Basement

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

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

West 70 Street (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot sq. ft.

11,247

Area overview

Walk score

100 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

91 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.57 Miles

Closest fire station

0.36 Miles

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Units for The Pythian - 135 West 70th Street, New York, NY

Unit	Sale date	Sq. ft.
Unit 10A	02/18/1999	1,439
Unit 10B	09/18/2014	1,325
Unit 10C	12/14/2016	1,610
Unit 10D	07/30/2003	870
Unit 10E	03/13/1984	1,280
Unit 1A	09/13/1993	2,167
Unit 1B	07/25/2001	1,388
Unit 1C	03/30/2012	1,430
Unit 1D	02/12/2026	1,395
Unit 1E	04/25/1983	955
Unit 1F	07/19/1984	934
Unit 1G	12/11/2009	1,040
Unit 1H	01/10/2012	559
Unit 1J	01/23/1986	516
Unit 1K	01/26/2007	511
Unit 1L	09/15/2014	835
Unit 2A	08/30/2019	947
Unit 2B	02/22/2006	1,244
Unit 2C	01/03/2002	882
Unit 2D	05/21/2025	888
Unit 2E	07/15/2026	1,290
Unit 2F	07/24/2012	1,359
Unit 2G	06/26/2023	812
Unit 2H	04/14/2026	1,480
Unit 2J	04/14/2026	833
Unit 2K	06/23/2023	1,171
Unit 3A	12/05/2022	686
Unit 3B	09/29/2017	1,424
Unit 3C	09/29/2017	1,406
Unit 3D	04/26/1983	1,462
Unit 3E	06/05/2024	1,464
Unit 3F	01/03/2023	1,390
Unit 3G	10/12/1988	1,386
Unit 3H	07/24/2015	953
Unit 4A	05/31/2006	692
Unit 4B	08/09/2001	803
Unit 4C	03/15/1985	960
Unit 4D	12/31/2024	960
Unit 4E	11/02/2022	838
Unit 4F	09/19/2012	2,005
Unit 4G	10/17/2025	1,907
Unit 4H	09/03/2003	935
Unit 4J	04/01/2003	909
Unit 4K	07/08/1983	909
Unit 4L	11/28/2025	927
Unit 4M	04/07/2025	876
Unit 5A	06/01/1983	686
Unit 5B	07/29/1988	864
Unit 6A	02/04/1986	936
Unit 6B	02/15/2017	608
Unit 6C	08/04/2026	847
Unit 6D	11/18/1998	847
Unit 6E	02/22/2002	584
Unit 6F	06/30/2004	1,423
Unit 6G	04/04/2023	1,375
Unit 6H	07/31/2020	782
Unit 6J	10/06/1998	860
Unit 6K	02/04/1999	860
Unit 6L	09/30/2021	850
Unit 6M	02/24/2026	1,057
Unit 7A	08/31/2015	815
Unit 7B	11/04/2005	1,203
Unit 7C	02/26/2009	1,223
Unit 7D	02/26/2009	1,285
Unit 7E	10/15/2015	1,385
Unit 7F	06/30/2016	1,370
Unit 7G	03/26/2008	1,410
Unit 7H	04/25/2018	1,240
Unit 8A	10/15/2025	710
Unit 8B	10/27/2022	1,232
Unit 8C	09/03/2000	1,247
Unit 8D	05/06/1996	1,163
Unit 8E	11/30/2023	1,189
Unit 8F	10/28/2009	1,272
Unit 8G	06/29/2001	1,295
Unit 8H	12/18/2017	960
Unit 9A	04/08/1983	585
Unit 9B	12/11/2025	1,040
Unit 9C	03/04/2004	1,056
Unit 9D	01/06/2026	1,085
Unit 9E	09/24/2013	1,216
Unit 9F	12/22/2011	1,062
Unit 9G	03/09/2011	1,080
Unit 9H	07/20/2022	899
Unit PHA	11/09/2016	1,149
Unit PHB/C	07/27/2023	3,165
Unit PHD	01/11/2024	2,143

Building Description

The Pythian was built in 1927, originally commissioned for the fraternity known as The Knights of Pythias, which had been founded some sixty years earlier. The designer was Thomas Lamb, who often designed movie palaces of the era, including the Audubon Theater. The Pythian ultimately rented out space to Decca Records, and in 1954, Bill Haley and the Comets recorded the iconic "Rock Around the Clock" at the Pythian. In 1983, it was converted to a residential co-op and now boasts 87 units across seven stories.

The exterior has unique touches of polychrome terracotta and buff brick, while the lobby is done in black marble and made to look like a scene out of Egypt. Because of the original intent of the building, some units have fascinatingly high ceilings. Cats and dogs are allowed and there is both an elevator and a full-time doorman. Other amenities include a bike room and a live-in super. The 72nd Street subway station is just over one-tenth of a mile away, while the nearest public school, PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus, is just a block away.

Ownership

Ownership information for The Pythian - 135 West 70th Street, New York, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for The Pythian - 135 West 70th Street, New York, NY 10023

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Title documents

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Tax

Property taxes for The Pythian - 135 West 70th Street, New York, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

This is a condominium building, so there are no property taxes. In a condominium the property taxes are paid by the individual unit owners. If you want to see the property taxes for a particular unit, look at the property report for that unit.

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Permits

Permit information for The Pythian - 135 West 70th Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
05/30/2026	Alteration
09/03/2025	Alteration
09/02/2025	Alteration
09/02/2025	Alteration
09/02/2025	Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	11/02/2025	A
	11/02/2025	A
	11/02/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Lincoln Square residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,330,000

-7.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,578

-4.3% Y-o-Y

Manhattan median sale price

$1,260,000

5.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Broadway & 72nd St at SE Corner

Station lines

1-2-3

Distance (miles)

0.119

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus	8	Yes	Public	K-5	538	0.15
School Of The Blessed Sacrament School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	0	0.02
School Of The Blessed Sacrament School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	0	0.02
Manhattan Star Academy	NR	No	Private		66	0.14
Special Music School	8	No	Public	K-12	295	0.15
West End Day School	NR	No	Private		47	0.21
Parkside School	NR	No	Private		82	0.21
The Anderson School	9	No	Public	K-8	507	0.33
P.S. 87 William Sherman	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	667	0.38
P.S. 87 William Sherman	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	667	0.38

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
School Of The Blessed Sacrament School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	0	0.02
Manhattan Star Academy	NR	No	Private		66	0.14
Special Music School	8	No	Public	K-12	295	0.15
Fusion Academy Lc: Manhattan - Lincoln Center	NR	No	Private	7-12	70	0.18
Fusion Academy Manhattan - Lincoln Center	NR	No	Private	6-12	0	0.18
West End Day School	NR	No	Private		47	0.21
Ms 245 The Computer School	8	No	Public	6-8	352	0.33
The Anderson School	9	No	Public	K-8	507	0.33
Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School	4	No	Public	6-8	199	0.33

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Manhattan Star Academy	NR	No	Private		66	0.14
Special Music School	8	No	Public	K-12	295	0.15
Fusion Academy Lc: Manhattan - Lincoln Center	NR	No	Private	7-12	70	0.18
Fusion Academy Manhattan - Lincoln Center	NR	No	Private	6-12	0	0.18
West End Day School	NR	No	Private		47	0.21
York Prep School	NR	No	Private	6-12	337	0.21
High School for Arts, Imagination and Inquiry	3	No	Public	9-12	109	0.27
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School	9	No	Public	9-12	477	0.27
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies	4	No	Public	9-12	315	0.27
High School for Law, Advocacy and Community Justice	5	No	Public	9-12	447	0.27

Nearby ZIP codes for The Pythian - 135 West 70th Street, New York, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for The Pythian - 135 West 70th Street, New York, NY 10023?

The development at The Pythian - 135 West 70th Street, New York, NY 10023 was built in 1927.

What is the total square footage of The Pythian - 135 West 70th Street, New York, NY 10023?

The Pythian - 135 West 70th Street, New York, NY 10023 has a total of 119,000 square feet.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 87 residential unit(s).

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