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121 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 Property Information

121 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 121 East 78th Street
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Zip code 10075
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01413-0111

Sales & Tax Overview for 121 East 78th Street, New York

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Lot & Building Information for 121 East 78th Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 1,907
Lot dimensions 18.67 ft x 102.17 ft
Property type City Residence One Family (A4)
Building sqft 3,600
Building dimensions 18.67 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Expensive mas
Basement type Full
Year built 1899
Year last altered 2014
Frontage East 78 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street East 79 Street
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 121 East 78th Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 1
Residential sqft

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School district 2
Community district 8
Closest police station 0.54 Miles
Closest fire station 0.22 Miles

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Other Property Data for 121 East 78th Street, New York

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About 121 East 78th Street, New York

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 121 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

121 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 was built in 1899 and has a total of 3,600 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 121 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $505,740, the tax amount paid for 121 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 is $97,501.

When was 121 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 last sold?

121 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 was last sold in 01/15/2008.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 121 East 78th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 121 East 78th Street, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 121 East 78th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/12/2008 - R
01/15/2008 - D
Deed
(2008030500754001)
05/13/2003 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003032100816001)
04/15/2003 - R
12/27/2002 - D
Easement
(2003031702157001)
12/26/2000 - R
10/16/2000 - D
Deed
(1450007465745)
03/23/2000 - R Agreement
(1410007081141)
07/01/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1560006663556)
07/01/1999 - R Mortgage
(1300006670430)
07/01/1999 - R Deed
(1710006673771)
02/03/1993 - R Mortgage
(1660000422566)
11/13/1992 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1950000415595)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 121 East 78th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $97,502
Tax assessor's market value: $8,429,000
Assessed value: $505,740

Assessment History for 121 East 78th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 121 East 78th 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 $8,068,000 $484,080 $463,553 19.843% $91,983 $91,983 +4.00%
2024/25 $7,339,000 $440,340 $440,340 20.085% $88,442 $88,442 -0.63%
2023/24 $8,780,000 $526,800 $443,128 20.085% $89,002 $89,002 +1.00%
2022/23 $9,312,000 $558,720 $433,883 20.309% $88,117 $88,117 +7.80%
2021/22 $10,006,000 $600,360 $409,472 19.963% $81,743 $81,743 +0.55%

Permits for 121 East 78th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/01/2014 Alteration type 3
12/04/2013 Alteration type 2
03/19/2001 Alteration type 2
09/01/2000 Alteration type 1
05/10/2000 Alteration type 2
02/22/2000 Alteration type 2
02/11/2000 Alteration type 2
09/21/1999 Alteration type 2
09/21/1999 Alteration type 2
09/21/1999 Alteration type 2
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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 & 77th St at NW Corner
Station lines 6
Distance (miles) 0.063
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 587 0.21
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 587 0.21
The Allen-Stevenson School NR No Private K-8 421 0.03
The Hewitt School NR No Private K-12 522 0.19
Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 576 0.19

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 0.22
The Allen-Stevenson School NR No Private K-8 421 0.03
The Hewitt School NR No Private K-12 522 0.19
Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 576 0.19
The Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 541 0.19

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ramaz School NR No Private 9-12 0 0.11
Ramaz School NR No Private 9-12 384 0.12
St. Jean Baptiste High School NR No Private 9-12 338 0.18
The Hewitt School NR No Private K-12 522 0.19
Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 576 0.19

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Neighbors for 121 East 78th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 121 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1133 Lexington Ave, New York 3,500 03/06/2026 $13,212,875
211 E 59th St, New York 4,509 10/31/2025 $3,150,000
895 Park Ave, New York 216,186
1129 Lexington Ave, New York 5,248 04/17/2019 $4,800,000
124 E 79th St, New York 97,000
136 E 79th St, New York 107,231 10/14/2008
150 E 79th St, New York 3,541 10/21/2025 $62,588,500
1131 Lexington Ave, New York 2,169 10/21/2025 $62,588,500
1135 Lexington Ave, New York 2,448 10/21/2025 $62,588,500
207 E 59th St, New York 1,906 03/28/1969
152 E 79th St, New York 4,850 10/21/2025 $62,588,500
159 E 78th St, New York 2,052 05/03/2023 $6,550,000
991 3rd Ave, New York 7,444 10/08/2021 $19,750,000
154 E 79th St, New York 5,490 10/21/2025 $62,588,500
213 E 59th St, New York 5,540 01/29/1997
113 E 78th St, New York 5,400 12/19/2024 $14,500,000
120 E 79th St, New York 77,953
1132 Lexington Ave, New York 7,327 08/26/1996
156 E 79th St, New York 103,835 05/18/1967
170 E 79th St, New York 51,988 08/19/2004 $2,100,000
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