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2 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 - Property report

Also known as: 884-888 5th Ave

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Property type

Elevator Apartments Cooperatives Building (Other than Condominiums) (XD4)

Year built

1927

Lot sq. ft.

5,848

General information

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Address
Primary address
2 East 70th Street
Alternate address(es)
884-888 5th Ave
ZIP code
10021
Neighborhood
Lenox Hill
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01384-0069

Owner

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Building
Property type
Elevator Apartments Cooperatives Building (Other than Condominiums) (XD4)
Building sq. ft.
71,697
Building dimensions
152 ft x 32 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
13
Year built
1927
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$1,139,844
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
19
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 70 Street (narrow)
5 Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
33.42 ft x 175 ft
Lot sq. ft.
5,848

Area overview

Walk score
91 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
76 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.30 Miles
Closest fire station
0.30 Miles

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Units for 2 East 70th Street, New York, NY

Unit Sale date Sale price Sq. ft. Price/Sq. ft.
Unit 10F 07/28/2015
Unit 1A 09/27/2010
Unit 4A 07/23/2025
Unit 4B-5B 07/17/2013
Unit 5A 04/15/2026
Unit 6B-7B 06/17/2005
Unit 8B 07/09/2024
Unit 9A 04/06/2022
Unit 9B-11B 11/16/2010 4,500
Unit MDS 12/15/2009
Unit MDS
Unit MDS2
Unit MDS2
Unit MDS3
Unit MDS3
Unit MDS5
Unit MDS5 12/15/2009
Unit MDS6
Unit MDS6
Unit MDS7
Unit PH13A 06/11/2012
Unit PHB

Ownership information for 2 East 70th Street, New York, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 2 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/19/2022 - R
04/06/2022 - D
Both RPTT and RETT
(2022041201218001)
XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
10/22/2002 - R Agreement
(1070008847807)
X XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
10/22/2002 - R Agreement
(1120008847812)
X XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
10/22/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(1860008849086)
XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/22/2002 - R Mortgage
(1860008848486)
X XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/12/2002 - R Initial UCC1
(1170008792817)
X XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
02/22/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(1540008019754)
X X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX X X X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX X
02/22/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(1520008019752)
X X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX X XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX
08/10/1998 - R UCC3 Continuation
(1750006235375)
XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XX
10/21/1997 - R Initial Coop UCC1
(1080005827308)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 2 East 70th Street, New York, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$1,139,844
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$22,468,000
Assessed value
$10,110,600

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $22,261,000 $10,017,450 $9,271,350 12.439% $1,153,263 $1,096,516 -2.20%
2024/25 $20,800,000 $9,360,000 $9,317,860 12.5% $1,164,733 $1,121,193 +9.14%
2023/24 $19,350,000 $8,707,500 $8,707,500 12.502% $1,088,612 $1,027,279 +0.59%
2022/23 $19,927,000 $8,967,150 $8,967,150 12.267% $1,100,000 $1,021,232 -3.63%
2021/22 $20,677,000 $9,304,650 $9,304,650 12.235% $1,138,424 $1,059,656 -10.63%
2020/21 $23,531,000 $10,588,950 $9,666,170 12.267% $1,185,749 $1,185,749 +3.99%
2019/20 $22,688,000 $10,209,600 $9,141,380 12.473% $1,140,204 $1,140,204 +3.58%
2018/19 $23,141,000 $10,413,450 $8,728,150 12.612% $1,100,794 $1,100,794 +2.95%
2017/18 $23,802,000 $10,710,900 $8,406,580 12.719% $1,069,233 $1,069,233 +8.18%
2016/17 $19,294,000 $8,682,300 $7,666,510 12.892% $988,366 $988,366 +4.36%

Permit information for 2 East 70th Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/04/2025 Alteration
08/18/2025 Alteration
06/21/2025 Alteration
06/03/2025 Alteration
05/17/2025 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
04/01/2021 A

*Most recent HPD violation on record for this property.

Upper East Side, Carnegie Hill residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Manhattan median sale price

$1,260,000

5.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Lexington Ave & 68th St at NW Corner
Station lines
6
Distance (miles)
0.27

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
East Side Elementary School, PS 267 9 Yes Public K-5 362 0.52
Buckley School NR No Private K-9 374 0.28
The Hewitt School NR No Private K-12 522 0.31
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School NR No Private PK-8 264 0.33
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School NR No Private PK-8 264 0.33
The Browning School NR No Private K-12 418 0.41
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.56
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.56
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner 8 Yes Public 6-8 1,019 0.51
Buckley School NR No Private K-9 374 0.28
The Hewitt School NR No Private K-12 522 0.31
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School NR No Private PK-8 264 0.33
The Browning School NR No Private K-12 418 0.41
The Allen-Stevenson School NR No Private K-8 421 0.47
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.56
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Dominican Academy NR No Private 9-12 218 0.16
Dominican Academy NR No Private 9-12 0 0.16
Manhattan High School For Girls NR No Private 9-12 204 0.29
The Hewitt School NR No Private K-12 522 0.31
St Vincent Ferrer High School NR No Private 9-12 433 0.38
Manhattan International High School 1 No Public 9-12 352 0.56
Talent Unlimited High School 7 No Public 9-12 438 0.56

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021?

The development at 2 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 was built in 1927.

What is the total square footage of 2 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021?

2 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 has a total of 71,697 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021?

2 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 is currently assessed at $10,110,600.

What are the property taxes for 2 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021?

The property taxes for 2 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 total $1,173,313.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 19 residential unit(s).

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