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178 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 Property Information

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Primary address	178 East 72nd Street
Neighborhood	Lenox Hill

Zip code	10021
Borough	Manhattan
Block & lot	01406-0044

Sales & Tax Overview for 178 East 72nd Street, New York

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Tax class	Register

Lot & Building Information for 178 East 72nd Street, New York

Lot sq. ft.	1,703
Lot dimensions	16.67 ft x 102.17 ft
Property type	United Nations (Z5)
Building sqft	5,531
Building dimensions	16.67 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot	1
Stories	5
Structure type	1-3 family residential
Building material	Masonry

Year built	1918
Frontage	East 72 Street (wide)

Zoning & Use for 178 East 72nd Street, New York

Zoning	Register
Residential units (DOF)	2

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School district	2
Community district	8

Closest police station	0.20 Miles
Closest fire station	0.18 Miles

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Other Property Data for 178 East 72nd Street, New York

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About 178 East 72nd Street, New York

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 178 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

178 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 was built in 1918 and has a total of 5,531 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 178 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

The assessed market value for the current tax year is $1,237,950.

When was 178 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 last sold?

178 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 was last sold in 08/12/1980.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 178 East 72nd Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 178 East 72nd Street, New York

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Title Documents for 178 East 72nd Street, New York

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Date	Type	Amount	Party 1	Party 2	Doc image
08/12/1980 - R	Deed (1200008629020)
05/03/1979 - R	Mortgage (1010008606201)
05/03/1979 - R	Mortgage (1990008447899)
04/10/1979 - R	Mortgage (1210008605121)
07/18/1978 - R	Mortgage (1030008593003)
06/19/1978 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (1160008591616)
05/18/1978 - R	Mortgage (1460008590446)
04/14/1977 - R	Mortgage (1380008573738)
09/20/1974 - R	Mortgage (1510008541151)
02/14/1974 - R	Deed (1780008532478)

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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 178 East 72nd Street, New York

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Tax year:	2026-2027
Property tax:	$0

Tax assessor's market value:	$2,751,000
Assessed value:	$1,237,950
Exemptions granted by city:	Register

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Assessment History for 178 East 72nd Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 178 East 72nd 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	$2,671,000	$1,201,950	$0	10.848%	$122,997	$0	n/a
2024/25	$2,593,000	$1,166,850	$0	10.762%	$124,472	$0	n/a
2023/24	$2,517,000	$1,132,650	$0	10.592%	$119,970	$0	n/a
2022/23	$2,444,000	$1,099,800	$0	10.646%	$117,085	$0	n/a
2021/22	$2,373,000	$1,067,850	$0	10.755%	$114,847	$0	n/a

Permits for 178 East 72nd 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

2nd Ave & 72nd St at NW 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	0.43
Buckley School	NR	No	Private	K-9	374	0.14
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	264	0.20
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	264	0.20
The Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	541	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	0.23
Buckley School	NR	No	Private	K-9	374	0.14
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	264	0.20
The Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	541	0.27
Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	576	0.27

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	0.10
St. Jean Baptiste High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	338	0.18
The Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	541	0.27
Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	576	0.27
The Hewitt School	NR	No	Private	K-12	522	0.28

Neighbors for 178 East 72nd Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 178 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021.

Address	Square feet	Purchase date	Purchase price
164 E 72nd St, New York	101,415	12/28/2012
180 E 72nd St, New York	3,966
124 E 72nd St, New York	6,315	08/12/2013
114 E 72nd St, New York	112,900	10/03/1972
755 Park Ave, New York	130,533
125 E 71st St, New York	7,175	11/14/1977
159 E 71st St, New York	4,320	12/21/2006
131 E 71st St, New York	6,236	06/29/2018
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
132 E 72nd St, New York	47,245
130 E 72nd St, New York	6,915	12/28/2012	$4,118,438
128 E 72nd St, New York	6,915	07/12/2000
190 E 72nd St, New York	325,680	05/16/2012
177 E 71st St, New York	5,790	09/08/2014	$14,750,000
169 E 71st St, New York	2,880	06/30/2015	$7,400,000
160 E 72nd St, New York	63,229
165 E 71st St, New York	4,500	03/14/2013	$5,900,000
157 E 71st St, New York	6,720	04/17/2002
151 E 71st St, New York	3,200	07/25/2002