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159 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021 Property Information

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Primary address	159 East 71st Street
Neighborhood	Lenox Hill

Zip code	10021
Borough	Manhattan
Block & lot	01406-0025

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 East 71st Street, New York

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Tax class	Register

Lot & Building Information for 159 East 71st Street, New York

Lot sq. ft.	2,000
Lot dimensions	20 ft x 100 ft
Property type	City Residence One Family (A4)
Building sqft	4,320
Building dimensions	20 ft x 54 ft
Buildings on lot	1
Stories	4
Structure type	Brownstone
Building material	Brick

Exterior wall	Expensive mas
Basement type	Full
Year built	1910
Frontage	East 71 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street	Lexington Avenue
Distance to wide street	Register

Zoning & Use for 159 East 71st Street, New York

Zoning	Register
Residential units (DOF)	1

Residential sqft	Register

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School district	2
Community district	8

Closest police station	0.18 Miles
Closest fire station	0.16 Miles

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Other Property Data for 159 East 71st Street, New York

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About 159 East 71st Street, New York

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021?

159 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021 was built in 1910 and has a total of 4,320 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $515,640, the tax amount paid for 159 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021 is $94,801.

When was 159 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021 last sold?

159 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021 was last sold in 12/21/2006.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 159 East 71st Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 East 71st Street, New York

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Title Documents for 159 East 71st Street, New York

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Date	Type	Amount	Party 1	Party 2	Doc image
01/25/2007 - R 12/21/2006 - D	Deed (2006122801595001)
01/02/2007 - R 12/20/2006 - D	Easement (2006122200424001)
03/16/1989 - R	Deed (1430000294143)
11/16/1987 - R	Deed (1440000220644)
11/16/1987 - R	Power of Attorney (1470000220647)
11/16/1987 - R	Mortgage (1460000220646)
03/02/1987 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (1520000180752)
07/02/1982 - R	Landmark Designation (1270000011427)
08/15/1979 - R	Miscellaneous (1960008611596)
02/14/1979 - R	Mortgage (1270008602627)

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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 East 71st Street, New York

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Tax year:	2026-2027
Property tax:	$94,801

Tax assessor's market value:	$8,594,000
Assessed value:	$515,640

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Assessment History for 159 East 71st Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 East 71st Street, New York, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable	Tax rate %	Base tax	Property tax	Year over year change
2025/26	$9,445,000	$566,700	$457,850	19.843%	$90,851	$90,851	+3.29%
2024/25	$8,229,000	$493,740	$437,944	20.085%	$87,961	$87,961	+3.77%
2023/24	$9,762,000	$585,720	$422,017	20.085%	$84,762	$84,762	+4.83%
2022/23	$10,354,000	$621,240	$398,131	20.309%	$80,856	$80,856	+1.73%
2021/22	$11,126,000	$667,560	$398,131	19.963%	$79,479	$79,479	-1.02%

Permits for 159 East 71st Street, New York

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Lenox Hill Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price

$1,505,000

14% YoY

Median Price/Sqft

$1,387

6.2% YoY

Manhattan Median Sale Price

$1,200,000

9.3% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s):	X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway

Closest station

Lexington Ave & 68th St at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.16

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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	0.42
Buckley School	NR	No	Private	K-9	374	0.13
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	264	0.18
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	264	0.18
The Hewitt School	NR	No	Private	K-12	522	0.27

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	0.26
Buckley School	NR	No	Private	K-9	374	0.13
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	264	0.18
The Hewitt School	NR	No	Private	K-12	522	0.27
The Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	541	0.30

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	0.08
St. Jean Baptiste High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	338	0.20
Dominican Academy	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.24
Dominican Academy	NR	No	Private	9-12	218	0.25
The Hewitt School	NR	No	Private	K-12	522	0.27

Neighbors for 159 East 71st Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 159 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021.

Address	Square feet	Purchase date	Purchase price
180 E 72nd St, New York	3,966
164 E 72nd St, New York	101,415	12/28/2012
985 Lexington Ave, New York	7,600	07/25/2002
129 E 71st St, New York	5,600	06/18/2012
127 E 71st St, New York	8,160	11/06/2012	$8,500,000
179 E 71st St, New York	6,625	12/08/2011	$6,700,000
155 E 71st St, New York	6,180	02/20/2025
169 E 71st St, New York	2,880	06/30/2015	$7,400,000
177 E 71st St, New York	5,790	09/08/2014	$14,750,000
190 E 72nd St, New York	325,680	05/16/2012
178 E 72nd St, New York	5,531	08/12/1980
132 E 72nd St, New York	47,245
165 E 71st St, New York	4,500	03/14/2013	$5,900,000
160 E 72nd St, New York	63,229
157 E 71st St, New York	6,720	04/17/2002
151 E 71st St, New York	3,200	07/25/2002
123 E 71st St, New York	5,619	12/13/2021	$14,425,000
135 E 71st St, New York	208,800	04/28/2014	$3,000,000
119 E 71st St, New York	5,960	03/14/2023	$12,000,000
121 E 71st St, New York	4,852	04/29/2008