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70 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 - Property report

Also known as: 70 W 85th St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1900

Lot sq. ft.

1,703

Sale price

$4,287,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
70 West 85th Street
ZIP code
10024
Neighborhood
Upper West Side
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01198-0060

Owner

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
5,226
Building dimensions
17 ft x 72 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
5
Year built
1900
Last altered
2014
Building material
Stone
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
07/02/2012
Sale price
$4,287,500
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$74,710
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)
West 85 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Columbus Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
16.67 ft x 102.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,703

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
85 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
3
Community district
7
Closest police station
0.10 Miles
Closest fire station
0.11 Miles

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Ownership information for 70 West 85th Street, New York, NY

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

Sales history for 70 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/02/2012 $4,287,500 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXX X XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/15/2020 - R
12/23/2019 - D
Agreement
(2020011301029003)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
01/15/2020 - R
12/16/2019 - D
Power of Attorney
(2020011301029001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX
01/15/2020 - R
12/13/2019 - D
Power of Attorney
(2020011301029002)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX
11/15/2016 - R
11/01/2016 - D
Agreement
(2016111100699003)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/15/2016 - R
10/27/2016 - D
Power of Attorney
(2016111100699002)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX X
11/15/2016 - R
10/27/2016 - D
Power of Attorney
(2016111100699001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX X
11/15/2016 - R
10/19/2016 - D
Subordination of Mortgage
(2016111100699004)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/10/2014 - R
01/27/2014 - D
Easement
(2014020800045001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
11/28/2012 - R UCC3 Termination
(2012111600936002)
XXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
11/02/2012 - R
10/25/2012 - D
Certificate
(2012102500879001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 70 West 85th Street, 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
$74,710
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$10,766,000
Assessed value
$645,960

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 $9,051,000 $543,060 $355,193 19.843% $70,481 $70,481 +4.72%
2024/25 $7,413,000 $444,780 $335,088 20.085% $67,302 $67,302 0.00%
2023/24 $8,869,000 $532,140 $335,088 20.085% $67,302 $67,302 -0.36%
2022/23 $9,406,000 $564,360 $332,579 20.309% $67,543 $67,543 +7.84%
2021/22 $10,107,000 $606,420 $313,754 19.963% $62,635 $62,635 +0.55%
2020/21 $11,511,000 $690,660 $295,994 21.045% $62,292 $62,292 +5.39%
2019/20 $10,146,000 $608,760 $279,240 21.167% $59,107 $59,107 +1.19%
2018/19 $15,089,000 $905,340 $279,240 20.919% $58,414 $58,414 +2.62%
2017/18 $8,400,000 $504,000 $279,240 20.385% $56,923 $56,923 +7.23%
2016/17 $6,222,000 $373,320 $265,542 19.991% $53,085 $53,085 +8.37%

Permit information for 70 West 85th Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/29/2013 Alteration type 1
06/26/2013 Alteration type 3
03/08/2013 Alteration type 1
09/18/2012 Alteration type 1
09/18/2012 Alteration type 1

*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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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)
0.136

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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
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson 8 No Public PK, K-5 483 0.09
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson 8 No Public PK, K-5 483 0.09
Ms 243 Center School 8 No Public 5-8 252 0.09
Rodeph Sholom School NR No Private PK-8 434 0.10
Rodeph Sholom School NR No Private PK-8 434 0.10
Success Academy Upper West 9 No Charter K-8 943 0.11
Beit Rabban NR No Private PK-5 114 0.12
Beit Rabban NR No Private PK-5 114 0.12
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 243 Center School 8 No Public 5-8 252 0.09
Rodeph Sholom School NR No Private PK-8 434 0.10
Success Academy Upper West 9 No Charter K-8 943 0.11
Smith School (The) NR No Private 7-12 33 0.11
Manhattan Country School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.15
Manhattan Country School NR No Private PK-8 306 0.15
Dwight School NR No Private PK-12 957 0.22
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Global Learning Collaborative 5 No Public 9-12 407 0.11
Frank McCourt High School 5 No Public 9-12 419 0.11
Innovation Diploma Plus 1 No Public 10-12 107 0.11
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers 4 No Public 9-12 310 0.11
Smith School (The) NR No Private 7-12 33 0.11
Dwight School NR No Private PK-12 957 0.22
Anglo-American International School (The) NR No Private 11-12 0 0.23
Dwight School NR No Private PK-12 802 0.26
Anglo American International School NR No Private K-12 0 0.27
P.S. 811 Mickey Mantle School NR No Public PK, K-11 466 0.37

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 70 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024?

The development at 70 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 was built in 1900.

What is the total square footage of 70 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024?

70 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 has a total of 5,226 square feet.

When was 70 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 last sold and what was the sale price?

70 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 was last sold on 07/02/2012 for $4,287,500.

What is the assessed value of 70 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024?

70 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 is currently assessed at $645,960.

What are the property taxes for 70 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024?

The property taxes for 70 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 total $74,709.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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