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

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This building has 2 residential units and 0 commercial spaces.

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Primary address	261 West 85th Street
Neighborhood	Upper West Side

Zip code	10024
Borough	Manhattan
Block & lot	01233-0005

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 West 85th Street, New York

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Purchase date	03/24/2016
Purchase price	$5,675,000

Tax class	Register
Estimated property tax	$55,268

Lot & Building Information for 261 West 85th Street, New York

Lot sq. ft.	1,635
Lot dimensions	16 ft x 102.17 ft
Property type	Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sqft	5,276
Building dimensions	16 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot	1
Stories	5
Structure type	Row
Building material	Brick

Exterior wall	Brick/masonry
Basement type	Full
Year built	1910
Frontage(s)	West 85 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street	West End Avenue
Distance to wide street	Register

Zoning & Use for 261 West 85th Street, New York

Zoning	Register
Residential units (DOF)	2

Residential sqft	Register

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School district	3
Community district	7

Closest police station	0.30 Miles
Closest fire station	0.28 Miles

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Other Property Data for 261 West 85th Street, New York

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About 261 West 85th Street, New York

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 261 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024?

261 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 was built in 1910 and has a total of 5,276 square feet.

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

Assessed at $359,640, the tax amount paid for 261 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 is $52,140. For the next year, the tax amount for 261 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 is estimated at $55,268.

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

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

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 261 West 85th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 West 85th Street, New York

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Purchase date	Purchase price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/24/2016	$5,675,000	Register	Register

Title Documents for 261 West 85th Street, New York

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

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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 261 West 85th Street, New York

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Tax year:	2025-2026
Property tax:	$52,140
Estimated property tax:	$55,268

Tax assessor's market value:	$5,994,000
Assessed value:	$359,640

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Assessment History for 261 West 85th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 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	$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%

Permits for 261 West 85th Street, New York

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Upper West Side Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price

$1,473,625

14.7% YoY

Median Price/Sqft

$1,594

14.9% YoY

Manhattan Median Sale Price

$1,200,000

9.3% 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 SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.042

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Bus Routes
Name	Broadway/W 86 St
Line	M104
Distance (miles)	0.041

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
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

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
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

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
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

Neighbors for 261 West 85th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 261 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024.

Address	Square feet	Purchase date	Purchase price
256 W 85th St, New York	8,405	06/26/1980
2345 Broadway, New York	129,010	05/09/2013	$23,102,652
200 W 86th St, New York	352,821	05/04/2004
522 W End Ave, New York	80,328	01/31/1973
255 W 84th St, New York	150,806
250 W 85th St, New York	111,811	08/26/2025	$66,000,000
2350 Broadway, New York	236,789	04/11/1997
213 W 85th St, New York	10,500	02/15/2019	$8,250,000
207 W 85th St, New York	17,856	11/15/2018	$10,000,000
252 W 85th St, New York	59,119	11/12/2003
510 W End Ave, New York	4,762	04/30/2024
211 W 85th St, New York	13,015	01/29/2024	$5,250,000
278 W 86th St, New York	6,165	11/27/1984
520 W End Ave, New York	8,287	11/24/2025	$3,500,000
508 W End Ave, New York	5,280	11/24/2015	$7,000,000
514 W End Ave, New York	68,072	06/24/2010	$4,392
205 W 85th St, New York	15,035	11/15/2018	$8,000,000
500 W End Ave, New York	147,112
203 W 85th St, New York	17,435	07/14/2005
201 W 85th St, New York	102,693	01/23/1990