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491 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024 Property Information

491 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 491 Columbus Avenue
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Zip code 10024
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01197-0063

Sales & Tax Overview for 491 Columbus Avenue, New York

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Purchase date 04/02/2003
Purchase price $2,150,433
Tax class
Estimated property tax $198,030

Lot & Building Information for 491 Columbus Avenue, New York

Lot sqft 2,700
Lot dimensions 27 ft x 100 ft
Property type Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)
Building sqft 10,265
Building dimensions 27 ft x 87 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 5
Year built 1900
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 491 Columbus Avenue, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 17
Regulated units
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 3
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.10 Miles
Closest fire station 0.07 Miles

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Other Property Data for 491 Columbus Avenue, New York

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About 491 Columbus Avenue, New York

How many square feet does 491 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024 have?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 491 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024 has a total of 10,265 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 491 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024?

491 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024 was built in 1900 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $3,632,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 491 Columbus Avenue, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 491 Columbus Avenue, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/02/2003 $2,150,433

Title Documents for 491 Columbus Avenue, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/03/2022 - D
10/13/2022 - R
Both RPTT and RETT
(2022101300261005)
10/01/2022 - D
10/06/2022 - R
Both RPTT and RETT
(2022100300346003)
09/17/2020 - D
11/23/2020 - R
Deed
(2020103100114001)
11/22/2019 - D
01/03/2020 - R
Deed
(2020010300539001)
09/08/2015 - D
09/25/2015 - R
Both RPTT and RETT
(2015091101402001)
06/24/2015 - R UCC3 Termination
(2015061901054003)
06/15/2015 - D
06/24/2015 - R
Agreement
(2015061901054005)
06/15/2015 - D
06/24/2015 - R
Mortgage
(2015061901054004)
06/15/2015 - D
06/24/2015 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015061901054001)
05/14/2015 - D
06/24/2015 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2015061901054002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 491 Columbus Avenue, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $190,328
Estimated property tax: $198,030
Tax assessor's market value: $3,632,000
Assessed value: $1,634,400

Assessment History for 491 Columbus Avenue, New York

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $3,632,000 $1,634,400 $1,530,090 12.439% $190,328 $190,328 +0.20%
2024/25 $3,433,000 $1,544,850 $1,519,650 12.5% $189,956 $189,956 -0.48%
2023/24 $3,416,000 $1,537,200 $1,526,670 12.502% $190,864 $190,864 +5.77%
2022/23 $3,269,000 $1,471,050 $1,471,050 12.267% $180,454 $180,454 +0.82%
2021/22 $3,251,000 $1,462,950 $1,462,950 12.235% $178,992 $178,992 -7.22%

Permits for 491 Columbus Avenue, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/12/2026 Alteration
01/24/2025 Alteration
01/06/2021 Alteration
11/02/2020 Alteration
10/09/2020 Alteration
10/01/2020 Alteration type 2
04/23/2019 Alteration type 2
08/31/2018 Alteration type 3
07/06/2018 Alteration
03/28/2018 Alteration type 2
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$680
4.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$550
-15.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$607
-2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Central Park West & 86th St at SW Corner
Station lines B-C
Distance (miles) 0.177
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Bus Routes
Name Columbus Av/W 84 St
Line M11
Distance (miles) 0.026

Neighbors for 491 Columbus Avenue, New York

Here are the neighbors for 491 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
489 Columbus Ave, New York 10,197 09/17/2020
41 W 83rd St, New York 46,845
56 W 84th St, New York 5,946 12/31/2018
62 W 84th St, New York 4,175 12/31/2018
20 W 84th St, New York 55,226
58 W 84th St, New York 5,946 12/31/2018
501 Columbus Ave, New York 22,120
40 W 84th St, New York 36,265 08/08/1985
23 W 83rd St, New York 7,219 04/27/1979
48 W 84th St, New York 3,365 06/14/2007 $4,300,000
46 W 84th St, New York 3,708 02/08/2022
36 W 84th St, New York 42,814 03/27/1981
50 W 84th St, New York 3,400 10/19/2023 $4,750,000
66 W 84th St, New York 20,350 02/20/1985
60 W 84th St, New York 5,010 12/31/2018
67 W 83rd St, New York 4,860 12/20/2024
61 W 83rd St, New York 4,751 02/28/2013 $4,495,000
54 W 84th St, New York 5,532 12/31/2018
64 W 84th St, New York 4,995 06/13/2011
52 W 84th St, New York 3,651 11/18/2025
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