| Building name | Orwell House |
| Primary address | Orwell House - 257 Central Park W |
| Secondary address | 2-6 W 86th St |
| Neighborhood | Upper West Side |
| Zip code | 10024 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 01199-0036 |
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| Purchase date | 05/11/2012 |
| Purchase price | $132,131 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $1,952,131 |
| Lot sqft | 15,325 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Elevator Apartments Cooperatives Building (Other than Condominiums) (XD4)
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| Building sqft | 148,380 |
| Building dimensions |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 12 |
| Year built | 1925 |
| Year last altered | 1982 |
| School district | 3 |
| Community district | 7 |
| Closest police station | 0.25 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.22 Miles |
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Orwell House - 257 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024 was built in 1925 and has a total of 148,380 square feet.
What is the assessed value of Orwell House - 257 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $18,121,050, the tax amount paid for Orwell House - 257 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024 is $2,099,191. For the next year, the tax amount for Orwell House - 257 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024 is estimated at $1,952,131.
When was Orwell House - 257 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024 last sold and what was the last sale price?Orwell House - 257 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024 was last sold in 05/11/2012 for $132,131.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 69 residential unit(s) and 4 commercial spaces. There are 1 active listings at this address.
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| Listing type | For Lease |
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| Listing date | 12/07/2023 |
| Last updated | 03/02/2026 |
| Suite name | Space type | Lease rate | Available space | Brokers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor | Unassigned | Listing price not available | 5,000 | Abraham R. Dayan Doug Kleiman |
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Access detailed property tax data for Orwell House - Orwell House - 257 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $1,861,304 |
| Estimated property tax: | $1,952,131 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $40,269,000 |
| Assessed value: | $18,121,050 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 257 Central Park W, New York, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
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| 2025/26 | $40,269,000 | $18,121,050 | $16,875,885 | 12.439% | $2,118,314 | $1,860,182 | +2.70% |
| 2024/25 | $38,922,000 | $17,514,900 | $16,339,871 | 12.5% | $2,065,676 | $1,811,344 | +1.69% |
| 2023/24 | $38,266,000 | $17,219,700 | $16,060,324 | 12.502% | $2,030,586 | $1,781,299 | +3.76% |
| 2022/23 | $37,618,000 | $16,928,100 | $15,756,974 | 12.267% | $1,952,727 | $1,716,750 | +4.42% |
| 2021/22 | $34,143,000 | $15,364,350 | $15,204,871 | 12.235% | $1,879,828 | $1,644,158 | -12.23% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Name | Central Pk W/W 86 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | M10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Here are the neighbors for Orwell House - Orwell House - 257 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 W 86th St, New York | 31,309 | 06/30/1998 | |
| 23 W 85th St, New York | 6,948 | 11/19/2010 | |
| 35 W 85th St, New York | 7,087 | 09/09/1987 | |
| 37 W 85th St, New York | 7,751 | 05/09/2011 | |
| 18 W 86th St, New York | 15,000 | 06/29/2017 | $10 |
| 16 W 86th St, New York | 9,910 | 03/15/2016 | $12,000,000 |
| 20 W 86th St, New York | 103,112 | 12/31/2012 | |
| 251 Central Park W, New York | 128,194 | 12/27/2012 | |
| 8 W 86th St, New York | 6,932 | 06/28/2023 | $8,750,000 |
| 14 W 86th St, New York | 9,396 | 02/01/2017 | $11,700,000 |
| 21 W 85th St, New York | 7,054 | 12/15/2004 | |
| 10 W 86th St, New York | 66,227 | 12/04/1969 | |
| 25 W 85th St, New York | 6,993 | 08/07/2018 | |
| 27 W 85th St, New York | 7,500 | 11/12/2003 | |
| 33 W 85th St, New York | 6,993 | 07/01/2023 | $3,450,000 |
| 32 W 86th St, New York | 9,205 | 12/31/2002 | |
| 34 W 86th St, New York | 9,205 | 09/22/1997 | |
| 40 W 86th St, New York | 92,065 | 12/31/2012 | |
| 39 W 85th St, New York | 7,107 | 12/12/2004 | |
| 19 W 85th St, New York | 7,615 | 02/10/1984 |
