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20 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 - Property report

Also known as: 20 E 78th St

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Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,554

Sale price

$18,800,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
20 East 78th Street
ZIP code
10075
Neighborhood
Lenox Hill
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01392-0061

Owner

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Building
Property type
City Residence One Family (A4)
Building sq. ft.
10,598
Building dimensions
25 ft x 65 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Expensive Mas
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
07/29/2020
Sale price
$18,800,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$195,133
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 78 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Madison Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 102.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,554

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
82 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.57 Miles
Closest fire station
0.39 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 20 East 78th 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 20 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/29/2020 $18,800,000 XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX
10/16/2003 $14,000,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/11/2024 - R
06/03/2024 - D		 Agreement
(2024070800591001)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
02/11/2021 - R
01/27/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021020900948001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/04/2020 - R
07/29/2020 - D		 Deed
(2020080300096001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
11/18/2003 - R
10/16/2003 - D		 Deed
(2003102200483001)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
10/02/1997 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1340005781634)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/28/1996 - R
10/18/1996 - D		 Deed
(1910005368091)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXX
03/30/1995 - R Mortgage
(1590004653359)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
03/30/1995 - R Power of Attorney
(1310004653631)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
03/30/1995 - R
03/23/1995 - D		 Deed
(1640004651964)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 20 East 78th 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
$195,133
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$33,449,000
Assessed value
$2,006,940

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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 $30,798,000 $1,847,880 $983,383 19.843% $195,133 $195,133 -0.46%
2024/25 $28,789,000 $1,727,340 $976,018 20.085% $196,033 $196,033 +6.00%
2023/24 $30,825,000 $1,849,500 $920,772 20.085% $184,937 $184,937 +4.83%
2022/23 $25,229,000 $1,513,740 $868,654 20.309% $176,415 $176,415 +7.84%
2021/22 $25,242,000 $1,514,520 $819,486 19.963% $163,594 $163,594 -5.14%
2020/21 $28,749,000 $1,724,940 $819,486 21.045% $172,461 $172,461 +0.17%
2019/20 $28,382,000 $1,702,920 $813,348 21.167% $172,161 $172,161 +7.26%
2018/19 $21,764,000 $1,305,840 $767,310 20.919% $160,514 $160,514 +8.78%
2017/18 $28,702,000 $1,722,120 $723,878 20.385% $147,563 $147,563 +8.09%
2016/17 $21,282,000 $1,276,920 $682,905 19.991% $136,520 $136,520 +2.23%
Permits

Permit information for 20 East 78th Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/18/2024 Alteration CO
09/17/2024 Alteration CO
08/30/2023 Alteration CO
08/21/2023 Alteration
08/21/2023 Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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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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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Lexington Ave & 77th St at NW Corner
Station lines
6
Distance (miles)
0.216
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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 0.20
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 587 0.20
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK-12 299 0.09
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK-12 299 0.09
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.09
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.09
The Hewitt School NR No Private K-12 522 0.14
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 0.39
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK-12 299 0.09
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.09
The Hewitt School NR No Private K-12 522 0.14
The Allen-Stevenson School NR No Private K-8 421 0.20
Buckley School NR No Private K-9 374 0.28
P.S. 169 Robert F Kennedy NR No Public K-11 301 0.54
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ramaz School NR No Private 9-12 384 0.08
Ramaz School NR No Private 9-12 0 0.08
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK-12 299 0.09
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.09
The Hewitt School NR No Private K-12 522 0.14

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Neighbors for 20 East 78th Street, New York, NY

10 E 78th St, New York 969 5th Ave, New York 24 E 78th St, New York 50 E 78th St, New York 52 E 78th St, New York 870 Park Ave, New York 4 E 78th St, New York 11 E 77th St, New York 28 E 78th St, New York 1002 Madison Ave, New York 1000 Madison Ave, New York 1006 Madison Ave, New York 60 E 78th St, New York 12 E 78th St, New York 965 5th Ave, New York 6 E 78th St, New York 876 Park Ave, New York 18 E 78th St, New York 16 E 78th St, New York 2 E 78th St, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for 20 East 78th Street, New York, NY

10017, New York City, NY 10021, New York City, NY 10022, New York City, NY 10023, New York City, NY 10028, New York City, NY 10029, New York City, NY 10044, New York City, NY 10065, 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 10171, New York City, NY 10172, New York City, NY 10177, New York City, NY 11106, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 20 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

The development at 20 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 20 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

20 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 has a total of 10,598 square feet.

When was 20 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 last sold and what was the sale price?

20 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 was last sold on 07/29/2020 for $18,800,000.

What is the assessed value of 20 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

20 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 is currently assessed at $2,006,940.

What are the property taxes for 20 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

The property taxes for 20 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 total $195,132.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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