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

Also known as: 159 E 70th St

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Property type

Five to Six Families (C2)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,908

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 East 70th Street
ZIP code
10021
Neighborhood
Lenox Hill
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01405-0025

Owner

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Building
Property type
Five to Six Families (C2)
Building sq. ft.
4,892
Building dimensions
19 ft x 75 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1910
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$138,505
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
6
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
19 ft x 100.42 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,908

Area overview

Walk score
99 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
81 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.13 Miles
Closest fire station
0.11 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 East 70th Street, New York, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 159 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/24/2015 - R
03/05/2015 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2015031300807002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
03/24/2015 - R
01/26/2015 - D		 Certificate
(2015031300807001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/29/2008 - R
03/14/2008 - D		 Mortgage
(2008032701295002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
05/05/1999 - R
04/20/1999 - D		 Deed
(1780006590078)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX
08/18/1998 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(1830006212583)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/18/1998 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(1530006211553)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/18/1998 - R
06/23/1998 - D		 Deed
(1970006209497)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
07/02/1982 - R Landmark Designation
(1270000011427)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 East 70th Street, New York, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$138,505
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,437,000
Assessed value
$1,996,650

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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 $4,208,000 $1,893,600 $1,078,892 12.439% $134,203 $134,203 +7.47%
2024/25 $3,945,000 $1,775,250 $999,012 12.5% $124,877 $124,877 +7.98%
2023/24 $3,514,000 $1,581,300 $925,033 12.502% $115,648 $115,648 +10.07%
2022/23 $3,807,000 $1,713,150 $856,515 12.267% $105,069 $105,069 +0.26%
2021/22 $4,479,000 $2,015,550 $856,515 12.235% $104,795 $104,795 +2.94%
2020/21 $4,349,000 $1,957,050 $829,917 12.267% $101,806 $101,806 +6.21%
2019/20 $3,624,000 $1,630,800 $768,471 12.473% $95,851 $95,851 +6.81%
2018/19 $3,020,000 $1,359,000 $711,564 12.612% $89,742 $89,742 +7.09%
2017/18 $2,670,000 $1,201,500 $658,858 12.719% $83,800 $83,800 -1.34%
2016/17 $2,490,000 $1,120,500 $658,858 12.892% $84,940 $84,940 +3.28%
Permits

Permit information for 159 East 70th Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/20/2022 Alteration
06/02/2020 Alteration type 2
09/18/2017 Alteration type 2
10/01/2014 Alteration type 1
10/01/2014 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
02/13/2004 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
02/13/2004 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

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Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$729

10.4% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$807

22.4% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$630

-8.1% 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 NE Corner
Station lines
6
Distance (miles)
0.112
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Neighbors for 159 East 70th Street, New York, NY

157 E 70th St, New York 155 E 70th St, New York 163 E 70th St, New York 967 Lexington Ave, New York 169 E 70th St, New York 179 E 70th St, New York 963 Lexington Ave, New York 171 E 70th St, New York 971 Lexington Ave, New York 968 Lexington Ave, New York 131 E 70th St, New York 125 E 70th St, New York 175 E 70th St, New York 176 E 71st St, New York 161 E 70th St, New York 165 E 70th St, New York 964 Lexington Ave, New York 177 E 70th St, New York 172 E 71st St, New York 129 E 70th St, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 East 70th 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 159 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021?

The development at 159 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 159 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021?

159 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 has a total of 4,892 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021?

159 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 is currently assessed at $1,996,650.

What are the property taxes for 159 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021?

The property taxes for 159 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 total $138,504.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

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