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242 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023 - Property report

Also known as: 242 W 72nd St

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Property type

Walk-up Cooperative Building (Other than Condominiums) (XC6)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,042

General information

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Address
Primary address
242 West 72nd Street
ZIP code
10023
Neighborhood
Lincoln Square
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01163-0152

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Building
Property type
Walk-up Cooperative Building (Other than Condominiums) (XC6)
Building sq. ft.
7,835
Building dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
5
Year built
1920
Last altered
1971
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$126,281
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
8
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
1
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
West 72 Street (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 102.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,042

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
3
Community district
7
Closest police station
0.54 Miles
Closest fire station
0.28 Miles

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Units for 242 West 72nd Street, New York, NY

Unit Sale date Sale price Sq. ft. Price/Sq. ft.
Unit 11S
Unit 1F 10/31/2005
Unit 1F,1R
Unit 1F,1R-2R
Unit 1R 10/29/2004
Unit 1RF2R
Unit 24272
Unit 2F 03/06/2024
Unit 2R 07/18/2006
Unit 3F 06/30/2014 550
Unit 3R 09/04/2009 800
Unit 4F 10/08/2020 750
Unit 4R 04/26/2019

Ownership information for 242 West 72nd Street, New York, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 242 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/27/2020 - R
10/23/2020 - D
Landmark Designation
(2020102300058001)
XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
03/30/2010 - R
10/31/2008 - D
Assignment of Assignment of Leases & Rents
(2010032100024002)
XXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
03/30/2010 - R
10/31/2008 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2010032100024001)
XXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
10/01/2008 - R
09/25/2008 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008092900597006)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/01/2008 - R
09/25/2008 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008092900597005)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/01/2008 - R
09/25/2008 - D
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2008092900597004)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX
10/01/2008 - R
09/25/2008 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2008092900597003)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX
10/01/2008 - R
09/25/2008 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2008092900597002)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/01/2008 - R
09/25/2008 - D
Mortgage
(2008092900597001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
01/21/2005 - R
11/19/2004 - D
Initial Coop UCC1
(2004112600609001)
XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 242 West 72nd Street, New York, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$126,281
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,624,000
Assessed value
$1,630,800

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 $4,111,000 $1,849,950 $1,012,311 12.439% $125,921 $125,921 +7.47%
2024/25 $3,426,000 $1,541,700 $937,327 12.5% $117,166 $117,166 +3.46%
2023/24 $4,264,000 $1,918,800 $905,847 12.502% $113,249 $113,249 +10.07%
2022/23 $4,839,000 $2,177,550 $838,750 12.267% $102,889 $102,889 +0.26%
2021/22 $4,989,000 $2,245,050 $838,750 12.235% $102,621 $102,621 +7.43%
2020/21 $5,272,000 $2,372,400 $778,701 12.267% $95,523 $95,523 +6.22%
2019/20 $4,940,400 $2,223,180 $721,021 12.473% $89,933 $89,933 +2.33%
2018/19 $4,117,000 $1,852,650 $696,805 12.612% $87,881 $87,881 +7.09%
2017/18 $3,618,000 $1,628,100 $645,192 12.719% $82,062 $82,062 -1.34%
2016/17 $3,283,000 $1,477,350 $645,192 12.892% $83,178 $83,178 +7.79%

Permit information for 242 West 72nd Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/09/2016 Alteration type 2
09/06/2005 Alteration type 2
11/30/2004 Alteration type 2
08/26/2004 Alteration type 2
10/16/2002 Alteration type 2

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
04/29/2026 A
11/17/2025 I
06/04/2025 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Broadway & 72nd St at NE Corner
Station lines
1-2-3
Distance (miles)
0.089

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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 0.14
West End Day School NR No Private 47 0.03
Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun Heb NR No Private K-7 0 0.08
Manhattan Star Academy NR No Private 66 0.19
School Of The Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK-8 0 0.19
School Of The Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK-8 0 0.19
Special Music School 8 No Public K-12 295 0.27
The Anderson School 9 No Public K-8 507 0.33
P.S. 87 William Sherman 8 No Public PK, K-5 667 0.35
P.S. 87 William Sherman 8 No Public PK, K-5 667 0.35
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
West End Day School NR No Private 47 0.03
Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun Heb NR No Private K-7 0 0.08
Manhattan Star Academy NR No Private 66 0.19
School Of The Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK-8 0 0.19
Manhattan Day School NR No Private PK-8 444 0.20
Special Music School 8 No Public K-12 295 0.27
Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School 4 No Public 6-8 199 0.33
The Anderson School 9 No Public K-8 507 0.33
Ms 245 The Computer School 8 No Public 6-8 352 0.33
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
West End Day School NR No Private 47 0.03
Manhattan Star Academy NR No Private 66 0.19
Special Music School 8 No Public K-12 295 0.27
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies 4 No Public 9-12 315 0.33
High School for Law, Advocacy and Community Justice 5 No Public 9-12 447 0.33
High School of Arts and Technology 2 No Public 9-12 448 0.33
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School 9 No Public 9-12 477 0.33
High School for Arts, Imagination and Inquiry 3 No Public 9-12 109 0.33
Parkside School NR No Private 82 0.33
Fiorello H Laguardia High School of Music, Art and Performing Arts 9 No Public 9-12 2,381 0.35

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 242 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023?

The development at 242 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 242 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023?

242 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023 has a total of 7,835 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 242 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023?

242 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023 is currently assessed at $1,630,800.

What are the property taxes for 242 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023?

The property taxes for 242 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023 total $126,280.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 8 residential unit(s).

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