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157 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 - Property report

Also known as: 157 E 78th St

Property image for 157 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1861

Lot sq. ft.

1,839

Sale price

$4,467,000

General information

Address

Primary address

157 East 78th Street

ZIP code

10075

Neighborhood

Lenox Hill

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01413-0024

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

2,880

Building dimensions

18 ft x 39.17 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1861

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

07/02/2024

Sale price

$4,467,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$66,993

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

East 78 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Lexington Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

18 ft x 102.17 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,839

Area overview

Walk score

97 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

84 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.54 Miles

Closest fire station

0.18 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 157 East 78th 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 157 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
07/02/2024	$4,467,000	XXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX X XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XX, XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX, XX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/24/2026 - R 02/11/2026 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2026062200519002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
02/19/2026 - R 02/11/2026 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2026021700975002)	XXX XXXXXX
06/24/2026 - R 01/05/2026 - D	Certificate (2026062200519001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX
02/19/2026 - R 01/05/2026 - D	Certificate (2026021700975001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX
07/09/2024 - R 07/02/2024 - D	Mortgage (2024070300610002)	XXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
07/09/2024 - R 07/02/2024 - D	Deed (2024070300610001)	XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXX
09/17/2013 - R 08/26/2013 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2013091300126004)	XX XXX XXXXX XXX
01/28/2014 - R 08/15/2013 - D	Sundry Miscellaneous (2014012400278003)	XX XXX XXXXX XXX
01/28/2014 - R 08/15/2013 - D	Certificate (2014012400278002)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
01/28/2014 - R 08/15/2013 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2014012400278001)	XX XXX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 157 East 78th 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

Property tax

$66,993

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$6,744,000

Assessed value

$404,640

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$7,934,000	$476,040	$318,505	19.843%	$63,201	$63,201	-1.20%
2024/25	$6,880,000	$412,800	$318,504	20.085%	$63,972	$63,972	+0.76%
2023/24	$6,305,000	$378,300	$316,116	20.085%	$63,492	$63,492	+4.83%
2022/23	$6,687,000	$401,220	$298,224	20.309%	$60,566	$60,566	+7.84%
2021/22	$6,057,000	$363,420	$281,345	19.963%	$56,165	$56,165	+0.55%
2020/21	$6,534,000	$392,040	$265,421	21.045%	$55,858	$55,858	-0.58%
2019/20	$6,830,000	$409,800	$265,420	21.167%	$56,181	$56,181	+1.95%
2018/19	$9,025,000	$541,500	$263,430	20.919%	$55,107	$55,107	+8.78%
2017/18	$8,699,000	$521,940	$248,520	20.385%	$50,661	$50,661	+8.09%
2016/17	$8,561,000	$513,660	$234,454	19.991%	$46,870	$46,870	+8.37%

Permits

Permit information for 157 East 78th Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/20/2026	Alteration CO
08/11/2026	Alteration CO
08/11/2026	Alteration CO
07/27/2026	Alteration CO
07/07/2026	Alteration CO

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Lexington Ave & 77th St at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.062

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor	9	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	644	0.50
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor	9	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	644	0.50
The Allen-Stevenson School	NR	No	Private	K-8	421	0.06
Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	576	0.14
The Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	541	0.14
The Hewitt School	NR	No	Private	K-12	522	0.23
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake	9	No	Public	PK, K-5	587	0.25
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake	9	No	Public	PK, K-5	587	0.25
Buckley School	NR	No	Private	K-9	374	0.26
P.S. 290 Manhattan New School	9	No	Public	PK, K-5	437	0.32

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	0.18
The Allen-Stevenson School	NR	No	Private	K-8	421	0.06
Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	576	0.14
The Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	541	0.14
The Hewitt School	NR	No	Private	K-12	522	0.23
Buckley School	NR	No	Private	K-9	374	0.26

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	576	0.14
The Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	541	0.14
St. Jean Baptiste High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	338	0.16
Ramaz School	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.17
Ramaz School	NR	No	Private	9-12	384	0.17
Eleanor Roosevelt High School	10	No	Public	9-12	541	0.40

Neighbors for 157 East 78th Street, New York, NY

161 E 78th St, New York 169 E 78th St, New York 1380 3rd Ave, New York 127 E 78th St, New York 123 E 78th St, New York 125 E 78th St, New York 117 E 78th St, New York 175 E 78th St, New York 1374 3rd Ave, New York 119 E 78th St, New York 115 E 78th St, New York 163 E 78th St, New York 1378 3rd Ave, New York 1125 Lexington Ave, New York 111 E 78th St, New York 1376 3rd Ave, New York 170 E 79th St, New York 156 E 79th St, New York 1120 Lexington Ave, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for 157 East 78th Street, New York, NY

10017, New York City, NY 10021, New York City, NY 10022, New York City, NY 10023, New York City, NY 10028, New York City, NY 10029, New York City, NY 10044, New York City, NY 10065, 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 10171, New York City, NY 10172, New York City, NY 10177, New York City, NY 11106, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 157 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

The development at 157 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 was built in 1861.

What is the total square footage of 157 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

157 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 has a total of 2,880 square feet.

When was 157 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 last sold and what was the sale price?

157 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 was last sold on 07/02/2024 for $4,467,000.

What is the assessed value of 157 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

157 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 is currently assessed at $404,640.

What are the property taxes for 157 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

The property taxes for 157 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 total $66,992.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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