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

Also known as: 157 E 70th St

Property image for 157 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021

Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

3,615

Sale price

$26,050,000

General information

Address

Primary address

157 East 70th Street

ZIP code

10021

Neighborhood

Lenox Hill

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01405-0024

Building

Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Building sq. ft.

5,894

Building dimensions

36 ft x 55 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Last altered

2015

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Expensive Mas

Basement

Sales

Sale date

12/17/2014

Sale price

$26,050,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$184,648

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)

East 70 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Lexington Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

36 ft x 100.42 ft

Lot sq. ft.

3,615

Area overview

Walk score

99 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

81 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.13 Miles

Closest fire station

0.11 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 157 East 70th 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 157 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
12/17/2014	$26,050,000	XXXXXX, XXX	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X X.

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
03/16/2015 - R 02/02/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015020200308001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X X	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
12/24/2014 - R 12/17/2014 - D	Mortgage (2014121800697002)	XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
12/24/2014 - R 12/17/2014 - D	Deed (2014121800697001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X X	XXXXXX XXX
11/08/2010 - R 09/21/2010 - D	Termination of Assign of L&R (2010101900409001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/12/2010 - R 09/21/2010 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2010101900265001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/29/2008 - R 03/14/2008 - D	Mortgage (2008032701295001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
12/11/1998 - R	Deed (1070006368007)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX
03/10/1995 - R	Certificate (1780004627678)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/20/1995 - R	Sundry Agreement (1850004562985)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/17/1994 - R	Initial UCC1 (1200004495420)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 157 East 70th 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

$184,648

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$25,675,000

Assessed value

$1,540,500

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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	$24,811,000	$1,488,660	$877,872	19.843%	$174,196	$174,196	+4.31%
2024/25	$23,192,000	$1,391,520	$831,482	20.085%	$167,003	$167,003	0.00%
2023/24	$24,832,000	$1,489,920	$831,482	20.085%	$167,003	$167,003	+0.50%
2022/23	$26,337,000	$1,580,220	$818,212	20.309%	$166,171	$166,171	+7.34%
2021/22	$26,351,000	$1,581,060	$775,454	19.963%	$154,804	$154,804	+0.55%
2020/21	$28,427,000	$1,705,620	$731,560	21.045%	$153,957	$153,957	+9.29%
2019/20	$27,879,000	$1,672,740	$665,502	21.167%	$140,867	$140,867	+1.19%
2018/19	$27,685,000	$1,661,100	$665,502	20.919%	$139,216	$139,216	+4.35%
2017/18	$26,978,000	$1,618,680	$654,443	20.385%	$133,408	$133,408	+7.42%
2016/17	$25,391,000	$1,523,460	$621,265	19.991%	$124,197	$124,197	+14.86%

Permits

Permit information for 157 East 70th Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/25/2026	Alteration
06/13/2018	Alteration
06/12/2018	Alteration
06/12/2018	Alteration
06/06/2018	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Lexington Ave & 68th St at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.111

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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	0.37
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	264	0.13
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	264	0.13
Buckley School	NR	No	Private	K-9	374	0.17
Ella Baker School	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	337	0.30
Ella Baker School	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	337	0.30
The Hewitt School	NR	No	Private	K-12	522	0.31
The Cathedral School	NR	No	Private	K-8	53	0.34
P.S. 183 Robert L Stevenson	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	498	0.44
P.S. 183 Robert L Stevenson	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	498	0.44

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	0.31
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	264	0.13
Buckley School	NR	No	Private	K-9	374	0.17
Ella Baker School	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	337	0.30
The Hewitt School	NR	No	Private	K-12	522	0.31
The Cathedral School	NR	No	Private	K-8	53	0.34
The Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	541	0.34
YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL	9	No	Public	6-8	256	0.61

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Manhattan High School For Girls	NR	No	Private	9-12	204	0.03
Dominican Academy	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.21
Dominican Academy	NR	No	Private	9-12	218	0.21
St Vincent Ferrer High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	433	0.25
St. Jean Baptiste High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	338	0.25
Manhattan International High School	1	No	Public	9-12	352	0.30
Urban Academy Laboratory High School	1	No	Public	9-12	135	0.30
Vanguard High School	5	No	Public	9-12	421	0.30
Talent Unlimited High School	7	No	Public	9-12	438	0.30

Nearby ZIP codes for 157 East 70th Street, New York, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 157 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021?

The development at 157 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 157 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021?

157 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 has a total of 5,894 square feet.

When was 157 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 last sold and what was the sale price?

157 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 was last sold on 12/17/2014 for $26,050,000.

What is the assessed value of 157 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021?

157 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 is currently assessed at $1,540,500.

What are the property taxes for 157 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021?

The property taxes for 157 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 total $184,647.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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