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251 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024 Property Information

Also known as: 2261 Broadway, New York, NY 10024

251 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024 Property Information

Also known as: 2261 Broadway, New York, NY 10024

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Address

Primary address 251 West 81st Street
Secondary address 2261-2271 Broadway
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Zip code 10024
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01229-0008

Sales & Tax Overview for 251 West 81st Street, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $1,301,149

Lot & Building Information for 251 West 81st Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 8,846
Lot dimensions 114 ft x 77.42 ft
Property type Elevator Apartment - Semi-Fireproof with Stores (D7)
Building sqft 59,354
Building dimensions 114 ft x 77 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 7
Year built 1912
Year last altered 1979
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 251 West 81st Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 43
Regulated units
Commercial units 4
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 3
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.22 Miles
Closest fire station 0.20 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 2261-2271 Broadway, New York, NY 10024

About 251 West 81st Street, New York

How many square feet does 251 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024 have?

This Elevator Apartment - Semi-Fireproof with Stores (D7) located at 251 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024 has a total of 59,354 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 251 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024?

251 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024 was built in 1912 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $25,776,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 4 commercial spaces available for lease. There are 1 active listings at this address.

Ownership Information for 251 West 81st Street, New York

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Spaces for Lease in 251 West 81st Street, New York

251 W 81st St
Listing type For Lease
Listing date 10/29/2025
Last updated 10/29/2025
Lot size 0.203 Acre

We are pleased to offer approximately 800 square feet of basement-level retail space at 251 West 81st Street in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Formerly a karate dojo, this well-maintained and open space is perfectly suited for a spin studio, pilates practice, yoga studio, or other wellness-oriented use.

 

Situated in a beautiful building on a prime block, the location benefits from strong neighborhood character, excellent foot traffic, and a supportive local community. The asking rent is $5,500 per month. There is no key cost, and the space is being rented directly by the owner.

 

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Brokers

William Higgins
Spaces
Suite name Space type Lease rate Available space Brokers
251 W 81st Retail $82.50/Sqft/Year 800 William Higgins
(917) 444-9777
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Property Retail
Availability 1 Spaces listed / 800 Sqft
Price $82.50/Sqft/Year
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Past Sales & Property History for 251 West 81st Street, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 251 West 81st Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/12/2024 - D
06/25/2024 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2024062100269002)
06/12/2024 - D
06/25/2024 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024062100269001)
08/19/2020 - D
08/19/2020 - R
Landmark Designation
(2020081900136001)
07/22/2016 - R UCC3 Termination
(2016071301156006)
07/22/2016 - R Initial UCC1
(2016071301156004)
07/01/2016 - D
07/22/2016 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2016071301156005)
07/01/2016 - D
07/22/2016 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2016071301156003)
07/01/2016 - D
07/22/2016 - R
Agreement
(2016071301156002)
07/01/2016 - D
07/22/2016 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2016071301156001)
07/31/2015 - D
08/31/2015 - R
Partial Release of Mortgage
(2015080500066001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 251 West 81st Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $1,278,849
Estimated property tax: $1,301,149
Tax assessor's market value: $25,776,000
Assessed value: $11,599,200

Assessment History for 251 West 81st Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 251 West 81st 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 $25,776,000 $11,599,200 $10,280,964 12.439% $1,278,849 $1,278,849 +1.32%
2024/25 $24,245,000 $10,910,250 $10,097,732 12.5% $1,262,217 $1,262,217 -1.09%
2023/24 $25,246,000 $11,360,700 $10,207,450 12.502% $1,276,135 $1,276,135 +2.07%
2022/23 $26,224,000 $11,800,800 $10,451,070 12.267% $1,282,033 $1,250,198 -4.88%
2021/22 $24,450,000 $11,002,500 $11,002,500 12.235% $1,346,156 $1,314,321 -5.05%

Permits for 251 West 81st Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/16/2024 Alteration
12/27/2023 Alteration
12/01/2023 Alteration
10/31/2023 Alteration
03/30/2023 Alteration
12/14/2022 Alteration
10/05/2022 Alteration
06/01/2022 Alteration
05/25/2022 Alteration
04/04/2022 Alteration
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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 Broadway & 79th St at NE Corner
Station lines 1
Distance (miles) 0.108
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Bus Routes
Name Broadway/W 82 St
Line M104
Distance (miles) 0.017

Neighbors for 251 West 81st Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 251 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
208 W 82nd St, New York 10,370 04/01/2008 $7,300,000
202 W 81st St, New York 15,735 07/12/2006
219 W 80th St, New York 27,772
452 Amsterdam Ave, New York 9,250 08/01/2012 $12,375,000
440 W End Ave, New York 162,075 08/22/1984
450 Amsterdam Ave, New York 9,250 08/01/2012 $12,375,000
202 W 82nd St, New York 22,940 01/01/1998
2250 Broadway, New York 166,952
424 W End Ave, New York 288,631 07/26/2006 $50,078,000
448 Amsterdam Ave, New York 9,250 10/13/2010 $3,500,000
440 Amsterdam Ave, New York 12,960 02/09/1994
265 W 81st St, New York 41,137 04/13/1983
444 Amsterdam Ave, New York 14,536
203 W 80th St, New York 7,120 02/25/2022 $9,500,000
454 Amsterdam Ave, New York 11,205 01/01/1998
210 W 82nd St, New York 11,290 01/22/2026 $5,750,000
212 W 82nd St, New York 12,015 01/01/1998
204 W 81st St, New York 15,735 04/30/2017 $7,808,000
434 Amsterdam Ave, New York 19,976 08/13/1996
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