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178 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 - Property report

Also known as: 178 E 72nd St

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Property type

United Nations (Z5)

Year built

1918

Lot sq. ft.

1,703

General information

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Address
Primary address
178 East 72nd Street
ZIP code
10021
Neighborhood
Lenox Hill
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01406-0044

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Building
Property type
United Nations (Z5)
Building sq. ft.
5,531
Building dimensions
16.67 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
5
Year built
1918
Building material
Masonry
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 72 Street (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
16.67 ft x 102.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,703

Area overview

Walk score
99 /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
0.20 Miles
Closest fire station
0.18 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 178 East 72nd 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 178 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/12/1980 - R Deed
(1200008629020)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX
05/03/1979 - R Mortgage
(1010008606201)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
05/03/1979 - R Mortgage
(1990008447899)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
04/10/1979 - R Mortgage
(1210008605121)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
07/18/1978 - R Mortgage
(1030008593003)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
06/19/1978 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(1160008591616)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXX X
05/18/1978 - R Mortgage
(1460008590446)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
04/14/1977 - R Mortgage
(1380008573738)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
09/20/1974 - R Mortgage
(1510008541151)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XX XXXX XX
02/14/1974 - R Deed
(1780008532478)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 178 East 72nd 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
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,751,000
Assessed value
$1,237,950

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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 $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
2020/21 $2,924,000 $1,315,800 $0 10.694% $132,752 $0 n/a
2019/20 $2,839,000 $1,277,550 $0 10.537% $126,991 $0 n/a
2018/19 $2,756,000 $1,240,200 $0 10.514% $122,219 $0 n/a
2017/18 $2,676,000 $1,204,200 $0 10.514% $117,384 $0 n/a
2016/17 $2,598,000 $1,169,100 $0 10.574% $113,952 $0 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 178 East 72nd Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/09/2005 Alteration type 3
06/30/1994 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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
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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
2nd Ave & 72nd St at NW Corner
Station lines
Q
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
Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 576 0.27
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.32
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.32
P.S. 183 Robert L Stevenson 8 No Public PK, K-5 498 0.45
P.S. 183 Robert L Stevenson 8 No Public PK, K-5 498 0.45
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
The Cathedral School NR No Private K-8 53 0.28
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.32
YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL 9 No Public 6-8 256 0.55
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
Vanguard High School 5 No Public 9-12 421 0.32
Talent Unlimited High School 7 No Public 9-12 438 0.32
Urban Academy Laboratory High School 1 No Public 9-12 135 0.32
Manhattan International High School 1 No Public 9-12 352 0.32

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Neighbors for 178 East 72nd Street, New York, NY

164 E 72nd St, New York 180 E 72nd St, New York 124 E 72nd St, New York 114 E 72nd St, New York 755 Park Ave, New York 125 E 71st St, New York 159 E 71st St, New York 131 E 71st St, New York 179 E 71st St, New York 155 E 71st St, New York 132 E 72nd St, New York 130 E 72nd St, New York 128 E 72nd St, New York 190 E 72nd St, New York 177 E 71st St, New York 169 E 71st St, New York 160 E 72nd St, New York 165 E 71st St, New York 157 E 71st St, New York 151 E 71st St, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for 178 East 72nd 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 178 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

The development at 178 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 was built in 1918.

What is the total square footage of 178 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

178 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 has a total of 5,531 square feet.

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

178 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 is currently assessed at $1,237,950.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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