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249 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024 - Property report

Also known as: 2 W 85th St

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Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Year built

1900

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Sale price

$17,500,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
249 Central Park W
Alternate address(es)
2 W 85th St
ZIP code
10024
Neighborhood
Upper West Side
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01198-0036

Owner

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Building
Property type
City Residence One Family (A4)
Building sq. ft.
9,748
Building dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1900
Last altered
2005
Building material
Stone
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
10/08/2013
Sale price
$17,500,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$67,402
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Central Park West (wide)
West 85 Street (narrow)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
85 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
82 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
3
Community district
7
Closest police station
0.03 Miles
Closest fire station
0.21 Miles

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Ownership information for 249 Central Park W, New York, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 249 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/08/2013 $17,500,000 XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXX, XXXXXX
03/06/2007 $14,400,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX, XX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/13/2020 - R
06/02/2020 - D
Agreement
(2020060900534002)
XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX X X
08/13/2020 - R
06/02/2020 - D
Agreement
(2020060900534001)
XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX X X
11/21/2013 - R
10/28/2013 - D
Certificate
(2013102901452001)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/21/2013 - R
10/25/2013 - D
Zoning Lot Description
(2013102901452002)
XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX
10/17/2013 - R
10/08/2013 - D
Agreement
(2013100901088008)
XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XX
10/17/2013 - R
10/08/2013 - D
Mortgage
(2013100901088007)
XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XX
10/17/2013 - R
10/08/2013 - D
Agreement
(2013100901088006)
XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XX
10/17/2013 - R
10/08/2013 - D
Deed
(2013100901088002)
XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX
10/17/2013 - R
10/07/2013 - D
Power of Attorney
(2013100901088001)
XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
10/17/2013 - R
10/03/2013 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013100901088005)
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 249 Central Park W, 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
$67,402
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$21,103,000
Assessed value
$1,266,180

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 $20,393,000 $1,223,580 $322,384 19.843% $63,971 $63,971 -1.20%
2024/25 $19,063,000 $1,143,780 $322,384 20.085% $64,751 $64,751 +2.50%
2023/24 $20,411,000 $1,224,660 $314,531 20.085% $63,174 $63,174 +4.26%
2022/23 $18,481,000 $1,108,860 $298,340 20.309% $60,590 $60,590 +7.22%
2021/22 $18,491,000 $1,109,460 $283,064 19.963% $56,508 $56,508 -0.05%
2020/21 $19,948,000 $1,196,880 $268,653 21.045% $56,538 $56,538 -0.58%
2019/20 $19,475,000 $1,168,500 $268,653 21.167% $56,866 $56,866 +14.03%
2018/19 $21,398,000 $1,283,880 $238,392 20.919% $49,869 $49,869 +8.78%
2017/18 $20,852,000 $1,251,120 $224,899 20.385% $45,846 $45,846 +8.09%
2016/17 $17,190,000 $1,031,400 $212,169 19.991% $42,415 $42,415 +8.37%

Permit information for 249 Central Park W, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/23/2023 Alteration
10/05/2021 Alteration
05/13/2019 Alteration type 2
02/15/2019 Alteration
02/06/2019 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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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.

Upper West Side residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,527,500

15.3% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,556

8.6% 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
Central Park West & 86th St at SW Corner
Station lines
B-C
Distance (miles)
0.05

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 84 Lillian Weber 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 587 0.35
P.S. 84 Lillian Weber 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 587 0.35
Rodeph Sholom School NR No Private PK-8 434 0.06
Rodeph Sholom School NR No Private PK-8 434 0.06
Beit Rabban NR No Private PK-5 114 0.08
Beit Rabban NR No Private PK-5 114 0.08
Dwight School NR No Private PK-12 957 0.19
Ms 243 Center School 8 No Public 5-8 252 0.19
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson 8 No Public PK, K-5 483 0.19
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson 8 No Public PK, K-5 483 0.19
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rodeph Sholom School NR No Private PK-8 434 0.06
Dwight School NR No Private PK-12 957 0.19
Ms 243 Center School 8 No Public 5-8 252 0.19
Dwight School NR No Private PK-12 802 0.22
Success Academy Upper West 9 No Charter K-8 943 0.22
Smith School (The) NR No Private 7-12 33 0.23
Anglo American International School NR No Private K-12 0 0.23
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Dwight School NR No Private PK-12 957 0.19
Anglo-American International School (The) NR No Private 11-12 0 0.21
Dwight School NR No Private PK-12 802 0.22
The Global Learning Collaborative 5 No Public 9-12 407 0.22
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers 4 No Public 9-12 310 0.22
Frank McCourt High School 5 No Public 9-12 419 0.22
Innovation Diploma Plus 1 No Public 10-12 107 0.22
Smith School (The) NR No Private 7-12 33 0.23
Anglo American International School NR No Private K-12 0 0.23
P.S. 811 Mickey Mantle School NR No Public PK, K-11 466 0.49

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 249 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024?

The development at 249 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024 was built in 1900.

What is the total square footage of 249 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024?

249 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024 has a total of 9,748 square feet.

When was 249 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024 last sold and what was the sale price?

249 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024 was last sold on 10/08/2013 for $17,500,000.

What is the assessed value of 249 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024?

249 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024 is currently assessed at $1,266,180.

What are the property taxes for 249 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024?

The property taxes for 249 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024 total $67,402.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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