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169 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 Property Information

169 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 169 West 85th Street
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Zip code 10024
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01216-0004

Sales & Tax Overview for 169 West 85th Street, New York

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Purchase date 07/25/2016
Purchase price $4,750,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 169 West 85th Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 1,916
Lot dimensions 18.75 ft x 102.17 ft
Property type Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5)
Building sqft 5,635
Building dimensions 19 ft x 62 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1900
Year last altered 1974
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 169 West 85th Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 10
Regulatory status Rent stabilized
Stabilized units 2
Residential sqft

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School district 3
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.18 Miles
Closest fire station 0.14 Miles

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About 169 West 85th Street, New York

How many sq. ft. does 169 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5) located at 169 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 has a total of 5,635 square feet and a current price per square foot of $842.

What is the year built & the current market value of 169 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024?

169 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 was built in 1900 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $4,396,000.

Ownership Information for 169 West 85th Street, New York

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Spaces for Lease in 169 West 85th Street, New York

169 W 85th St
Listing type For Lease
Listing date 05/01/2024
Last updated 03/18/2025

A prime office space in a beautiful brownstone spanning 845 SF on the ground floor with an additional 1,371 SF in the lower level. The ground floor presents 2 private offices, a spacious open bullpen area, 2 bathrooms, and a charming patio, ideal for outdoor meetings or breaks.

 

The lower level includes an inviting eat-in kitchen, a well-appointed conference room, and a convenient storage room, providing ample space for business operations and client meetings.

 

Equipped with split unit AC/heat for customizable comfort, this versatile workspace caters to the needs of modern businesses. With its strategic location in the vibrant Upper West Side, proximity to Central Park, and easy access to amenities, 169 W 85th St offers a prestigious address for your professional endeavors.

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Brokers

Sam Hamway
Spaces
Suite name Space type Lease rate Available space Brokers
1st Floor Flex Space $54/Sq. ft./Year 2,206 Sam Hamway
(914) 979-7395
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169 W 85th St
169 West 85th Street, New York
Property Office
Availability 1 Spaces listed / 2206 Sqft
Price $54/Sq. ft./Year
Real Estate Reports:
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New York City’s office market outpaced the U.S. on several major metrics in Q1, with Manhattan vacancy nearly 5 percentage points below the national benchmark, asking rents climbing against a downward national trend and flex inventory crossing 15 million square feet.
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Past Sales & Property History for 169 West 85th Street, New York

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/25/2016 $4,750,000

Title Documents for 169 West 85th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/05/2026 - R
06/02/2026 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2026060300801001)
10/13/2022 - R
10/03/2022 - D
Both RPTT and RETT
(2022101300261004)
10/06/2022 - R
10/01/2022 - D
Both RPTT and RETT
(2022100300346001)
08/02/2016 - R
07/25/2016 - D
Mortgage
(2016072900571002)
08/02/2016 - R
07/25/2016 - D
Deed
(2016072900571001)
10/27/2010 - R
08/20/2010 - D
Deed
(2010101600014001)
10/27/2010 - R
02/17/2010 - D
Deed
(2010102400065001)
08/19/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1170006733117)
09/21/1995 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1110004851111)
07/17/1985 - R Deed
(1050000104605)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 169 West 85th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $129,711
Tax assessor's market value: $4,396,000
Assessed value: $1,978,200

Assessment History for 169 West 85th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 169 West 85th Street, 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
2025/26 $3,763,000 $1,693,350 $965,531 12.439% $120,102 $120,102 +7.47%
2024/25 $3,528,000 $1,587,600 $894,010 12.5% $111,751 $111,751 +1.72%
2023/24 $3,277,000 $1,474,650 $878,779 12.502% $109,865 $109,865 +10.07%
2022/23 $3,550,000 $1,597,500 $813,686 12.267% $99,815 $99,815 +1.71%
2021/22 $3,475,000 $1,563,750 $802,133 12.235% $98,141 $98,141 +7.72%

Permits for 169 West 85th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/16/2019 Alteration
06/27/2019 Alteration
10/10/2018 Alteration
01/05/2017 Alteration type 1
04/19/2011 Alteration type 3
04/14/2011 Alteration type 3
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$797
19.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$606
-17.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$656
-5.9% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Broadway & 86th St at SE Corner
Station lines 1
Distance (miles) 0.1
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Neighbors for 169 West 85th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 169 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
147 W 85th St, New York 5,160 07/21/2017 $4,240,000
170 W 85th St, New York 20,945 12/26/1989
160 W 85th St, New York 56,023 06/07/1988
149 W 85th St, New York 5,093 01/04/1980
150 W 85th St, New York 38,838 01/23/2015 $28,000,000
508 Columbus Ave, New York 13,540 07/20/1984
153 W 85th St, New York 5,191 03/24/1983
137 W 85th St, New York 4,940 12/22/2011
159 W 85th St, New York 11,880 03/31/2025 $8,840,000
171 W 85th St, New York 14,696 11/10/1992
175 W 85th St, New York 20,370 03/16/2011 $13,000,000
143 W 85th St, New York 5,783 10/24/1980
511 Amsterdam Ave, New York 10,330 04/28/1986
165 W 85th St, New York 4,780 07/02/1996
157 W 85th St, New York 4,910 03/10/2022
141 W 85th St, New York 5,288 03/11/1980
139 W 85th St, New York 5,480 01/07/1980
173 W 85th St, New York 4,690 11/23/2015
509 Amsterdam Ave, New York 10,330 04/28/1986
102 W 85th St, New York 64,429 02/12/2015 $585,000
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