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55 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 - Property report

Also known as: 51-55 E 72nd St

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Property type

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

Year built

1924

Lot sq. ft.

6,325

General information

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Address
Primary address
55 East 72nd Street
Alternate address(es)
51-55 E 72nd St
ZIP code
10021
Neighborhood
Lenox Hill
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01387-0031

Owner

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Building
Property type
Elevator Apartments Cooperatives Building (Other than Condominiums) (XD4)
Building sq. ft.
69,227
Building dimensions
62 ft x 81 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
15
Year built
1924
Last altered
1985
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$894,363
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
29
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
2
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 72 Street (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
61.67 ft x 102.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
6,325

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
79 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.28 Miles
Closest fire station
0.27 Miles

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Units for 55 East 72nd Street, New York, NY

Unit Sale date Sale price Sq. ft. Price/Sq. ft.
Unit 10N 10/16/2023
Unit 10S 01/12/2026 2,200
Unit 11N
Unit 12A 04/29/2013
Unit 12AN 12/16/2023
Unit 12N 1,800
Unit 12S
Unit 13N 12/23/2022
Unit 13S
Unit 14N 05/02/2005
Unit 15S 11/21/2024
Unit 1E 05/31/2016
Unit 1W 06/16/2023
Unit 2N 01/10/2025
Unit 2S 04/23/2018
Unit 3N 11/02/2005 1,600
Unit 3S
Unit 4N 07/25/2018
Unit 5S
Unit 6N,6S
Unit 6N
Unit 6NS 03/04/2005
Unit 6S,6N
Unit 6S
Unit 7S 10/09/2024
Unit 89N 08/15/2014
Unit 8N
Unit 8S 06/28/2024
Unit 9N
Unit 9S 08/20/2014 2,100
Unit PH 10/25/2012 1,500
Ownership

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Documents

Sales history for 55 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/10/2005 - R UCC3 Termination
(2005080501647002)		 XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
08/10/2005 - R UCC3 Termination
(2005080501647001)		 XXX XXXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XX
04/05/2004 - R
03/19/2004 - D		 UCC3 Termination
(2004031900984001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
12/03/2003 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2003111600034001)		 XXXXXX XXXX X XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/19/2003 - R UCC3 Termination
(2003091801486001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
11/06/2003 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2003101502603001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/15/2003 - R UCC3 Termination
(2003091601087001)		 XXXXXX XX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/29/2003 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2003091701888001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/08/2003 - R UCC3 Termination
(2003081902184001)		 XXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
09/05/2003 - R UCC3 Amendment
(2003081202279001)		 XXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 55 East 72nd Street, New York, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$894,363
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$20,613,000
Assessed value
$9,275,850

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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 $18,788,000 $8,454,600 $7,853,990 12.439% $979,929 $840,736 +1.83%
2024/25 $17,686,000 $7,958,700 $7,667,310 12.5% $966,420 $825,596 +0.69%
2023/24 $17,938,000 $8,072,100 $7,578,240 12.502% $955,503 $819,906 +2.87%
2022/23 $17,627,000 $7,932,150 $7,418,050 12.267% $918,211 $797,044 +8.96%
2021/22 $15,493,000 $6,971,850 $6,901,950 12.235% $853,006 $731,526 -16.22%
2020/21 $17,160,000 $7,722,000 $7,117,580 12.267% $881,645 $873,114 +5.37%
2019/20 $16,702,000 $7,515,900 $6,643,310 12.473% $844,442 $828,620 +6.12%
2018/19 $16,187,000 $7,284,150 $6,191,090 12.612% $796,894 $780,820 +5.95%
2017/18 $15,522,000 $6,984,900 $5,794,104 12.719% $754,467 $736,952 +5.13%
2016/17 $14,286,000 $6,428,700 $5,437,168 12.892% $718,411 $700,960 +6.49%
Permits

Permit information for 55 East 72nd Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/16/2026 Alteration
06/26/2026 Alteration
06/17/2026 Alteration
06/08/2026 Alteration
06/03/2026 Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
10/25/2016 I
10/01/2015 I
01/21/1997 B

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Neighborhood

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Lexington Ave & 68th St at NW Corner
Station lines
6
Distance (miles)
0.25
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 587 0.46
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 587 0.46
Buckley School NR No Private K-9 374 0.10
The Hewitt School NR No Private K-12 522 0.15
The Allen-Stevenson School NR No Private K-8 421 0.30
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School NR No Private PK-8 264 0.30
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School NR No Private PK-8 264 0.30
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.49
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 0.33
Buckley School NR No Private K-9 374 0.10
The Hewitt School NR No Private K-12 522 0.15
The Allen-Stevenson School NR No Private K-8 421 0.30
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School NR No Private PK-8 264 0.30
The Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 541 0.35
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.49
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Hewitt School NR No Private K-12 522 0.15
Manhattan High School For Girls NR No Private 9-12 204 0.21
St. Jean Baptiste High School NR No Private 9-12 338 0.24
Dominican Academy NR No Private 9-12 0 0.24
Dominican Academy NR No Private 9-12 218 0.24
Vanguard High School 5 No Public 9-12 421 0.49
Manhattan International High School 1 No Public 9-12 352 0.49
Talent Unlimited High School 7 No Public 9-12 438 0.49

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Neighbors for 55 East 72nd Street, New York, NY

59 E 72nd St, New York 40 E 73rd St, New York 39 E 72nd St, New York 35 E 72nd St, New York 48 E 73rd St, New York 909 Madison Ave, New York 31 E 72nd St, New York 19 E 72nd St, New York 38 E 73rd St, New York 52 E 73rd St, New York 50 E 73rd St, New York 42 E 73rd St, New York 15 E 72nd St, New York 7 E 72nd St, New York 760 Park Ave, New York 770 Park Ave, New York 45 E 72nd St, New York 41 E 72nd St, New York 912 5th Ave, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for 55 East 72nd Street, New York, NY

10017, New York City, NY 10022, New York City, NY 10028, New York City, NY 10044, New York City, NY 10065, New York City, NY 10075, New York City, NY 10103, New York City, NY 10128, New York City, NY 10152, New York City, NY 10154, New York City, NY 10162, New York City, NY 10167, New York City, NY 10169, New York City, NY 10170, New York City, NY 10171, New York City, NY 10172, New York City, NY 10177, New York City, NY 11109, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 55 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

The development at 55 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 was built in 1924.

What is the total square footage of 55 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

55 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 has a total of 69,227 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 55 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

55 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 is currently assessed at $9,275,850.

What are the property taxes for 55 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

The property taxes for 55 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 total $1,034,284.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 29 residential unit(s).

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