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970 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021 - Property report

Also known as: 970 Lexington Ave

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Property type

Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,050

Sale price

$7,425,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
970 Lexington Avenue
ZIP code
10021
Neighborhood
Lenox Hill
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01405-0157

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Building
Property type
Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sq. ft.
3,500
Building dimensions
17.5 ft x 48 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1910
Building material
Sales
Sale date
02/27/2015
Sale price
$7,425,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$87,726
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
17.5 ft x 60 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,050

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
80 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.15 Miles
Closest fire station
0.14 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 970 Lexington Avenue, 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 970 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/27/2015 $7,425,000 XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX. XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/17/2015 - R
02/27/2015 - D		 Deed
(2015030700047001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/22/2014 - R
11/06/1997 - D		 Deed
(2014101501053001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/05/1984 - R Deed
(1350000067335)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
07/02/1982 - R Landmark Designation
(1270000011427)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 970 Lexington Avenue, 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
$87,726
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,709,000
Assessed value
$1,219,050

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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 $3,270,000 $1,471,500 $705,250 12.439% $87,726 $87,726 +2.69%
2024/25 $2,901,000 $1,305,450 $683,394 12.5% $85,424 $85,424 +7.98%
2023/24 $3,422,000 $1,539,900 $632,772 12.502% $79,109 $79,109 +10.07%
2022/23 $3,372,000 $1,517,400 $585,900 12.267% $71,872 $71,872 -29.36%
2021/22 $3,967,000 $1,785,150 $831,552 12.235% $101,740 $101,740 -0.26%
2020/21 $3,851,000 $1,732,950 $831,552 12.267% $102,006 $102,006 +1.49%
2019/20 $3,208,800 $1,443,960 $805,779 12.473% $100,505 $100,505 +6.81%
2018/19 $2,674,000 $1,203,300 $746,092 12.612% $94,097 $94,097 +7.09%
2017/18 $2,355,000 $1,059,750 $690,827 12.719% $87,866 $87,866 +6.55%
2016/17 $2,205,000 $992,250 $639,655 12.892% $82,464 $82,464 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 970 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/15/2019 Alteration
03/05/2018 Alteration
02/19/2018 Alteration
11/03/1995 Alteration type 3

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
02/27/2001 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
02/26/1999 Landmk-landmark
02/26/1999 Landmk-landmark

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Lexington Ave & 68th St at NW Corner
Station lines
6
Distance (miles)
0.121
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Neighbors for 970 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY

117 E 71st St, New York 127 E 71st St, New York 160 E 71st St, New York 969 Lexington Ave, New York 122 E 71st St, New York 112 E 71st St, New York 166 E 71st St, New York 120 E 71st St, New York 173 E 70th St, New York 965 Lexington Ave, New York 126 E 71st St, New York 123 E 71st St, New York 136 E 71st St, New York 128 E 71st St, New York 110 E 71st St, New York 119 E 71st St, New York 121 E 71st St, New York 152 E 71st St, New York 733 Park Ave, New York 124 E 71st St, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for 970 Lexington Avenue, 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 970 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021?

The development at 970 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021 was built in 1910.

What is the market value of 970 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021?

The current market value of 970 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021 is $2,709,000.

What is the total square footage of 970 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021?

970 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021 has a total of 3,500 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$2,121 per square foot is the price for 970 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 2.

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