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

Also known as: 261 W 85th St

Property image for 261 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,635

Sale price

$5,675,000

General information

Address

Primary address

261 West 85th Street

ZIP code

10024

Neighborhood

Upper West Side

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01233-0005

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

5,276

Building dimensions

16 ft x 60 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/24/2016

Sale price

$5,675,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$55,269

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

West 85 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

West End Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

16 ft x 102.17 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,635

Area overview

Walk score

100 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

84 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.30 Miles

Closest fire station

0.28 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 261 West 85th Street, New York, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 261 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/24/2016	$5,675,000	XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX, XXX-XXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
08/19/2020 - D 08/19/2020 - R	Landmark Designation (2020081900136001)	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
04/07/2016 - R 04/05/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016040601496001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/01/2016 - R 03/24/2016 - D	Deed (2016032800280001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/11/2015 - R 05/07/2015 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2015060800630001)	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
04/28/2015 - R 03/26/2015 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2015042201015001)	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
05/15/2003 - R	Deed (2003012701614001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
02/06/2001 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (1710007521671)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/22/1994 - R	Agreement (1950004162595)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
11/10/1993 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (1370000448637)	XXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXX XX	XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXX
11/10/1993 - R	Mortgage (1360000448636)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 261 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

$55,269

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$6,511,000

Assessed value

$390,660

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$5,994,000	$359,640	$262,765	19.843%	$52,140	$52,140	+2.52%
2024/25	$5,781,000	$346,860	$253,210	20.085%	$50,857	$50,857	+6.00%
2023/24	$6,916,000	$414,960	$238,878	20.085%	$47,979	$47,979	-1.10%
2022/23	$6,507,000	$390,420	$238,878	20.309%	$48,514	$48,514	+4.70%
2021/22	$6,992,000	$419,520	$232,109	19.963%	$46,336	$46,336	+0.55%
2020/21	$7,964,000	$477,840	$218,971	21.045%	$46,082	$46,082	+3.18%
2019/20	$7,464,000	$447,840	$211,008	21.167%	$44,664	$44,664	+7.26%
2018/19	$5,968,000	$358,080	$199,065	20.919%	$41,642	$41,642	+2.62%
2017/18	$6,754,000	$405,240	$199,065	20.385%	$40,579	$40,579	+4.94%
2016/17	$7,797,000	$467,820	$193,424	19.991%	$38,667	$38,667	+9.32%

Permits

Permit information for 261 West 85th Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
04/08/2016	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Broadway & 86th St at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.042

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 166 The Richard Rogers School Of The Arts And S	8	Yes	Public	K-5	593	0.28
Metropolitan Montessori School	NR	No	Private	PK-6	182	0.08
Metropolitan Montessori School	NR	No	Private	PK-6	182	0.08
Bais Yaakov Bnos Aliya	NR	No	Private	1-7	21	0.08
P.S. 811 Mickey Mantle School	NR	No	Public	PK, K-11	466	0.15
P.S. 811 Mickey Mantle School	NR	No	Public	PK, K-11	466	0.15
Manhattan Country School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	306	0.20
Manhattan Country School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	306	0.20

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Bais Yaakov Bnos Aliya	NR	No	Private	1-7	21	0.08
P.S. 811 Mickey Mantle School	NR	No	Public	PK, K-11	466	0.15
Manhattan Country School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	306	0.20
Manhattan Country School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.20
The Calhoun School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.22
Yeshiva Ketana Of Manhattan	NR	No	Private	PK-8	120	0.23
Success Academy Upper West	9	No	Charter	K-8	943	0.24
Ms 243 Center School	8	No	Public	5-8	252	0.29

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
St. Agnes Boys High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	250	0.10
P.S. 811 Mickey Mantle School	NR	No	Public	PK, K-11	466	0.15
The Calhoun School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.22
Calhoun School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	680	0.24
Smith School (The)	NR	No	Private	7-12	33	0.24
Innovation Diploma Plus	1	No	Public	10-12	107	0.24
The Global Learning Collaborative	5	No	Public	9-12	407	0.24
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers	4	No	Public	9-12	310	0.24
Frank McCourt High School	5	No	Public	9-12	419	0.24
Stephen Gaynor School	NR	No	Private		390	0.29

Nearby ZIP codes for 261 West 85th Street, New York, NY

07010, Bergen County, NJ 07020, Bergen County, NJ 07022, Bergen County, NJ 10019, New York City, NY 10021, New York City, NY 10023, New York City, NY 10025, New York City, NY 10026, New York City, NY 10027, New York City, NY 10028, New York City, NY 10029, New York City, NY 10030, New York City, NY 10031, New York City, NY 10065, New York City, NY 10069, New York City, NY 10075, New York City, NY 10115, New York City, NY 10128, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 261 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024?

The development at 261 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 261 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024?

261 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 has a total of 5,276 square feet.

When was 261 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 last sold and what was the sale price?

261 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 was last sold on 03/24/2016 for $5,675,000.

What is the assessed value of 261 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024?

261 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 is currently assessed at $390,660.

What are the property taxes for 261 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024?

The property taxes for 261 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 total $55,268.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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