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

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This building has 1 residential units and 0 commercial spaces.

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Primary address	159 East 78th Street
Neighborhood	Lenox Hill

Zip code	10075
Borough	Manhattan
Block & lot	01413-0124

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 East 78th Street, New York

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Purchase date	05/03/2023
Purchase price	$6,550,000

Tax class	Register
Estimated property tax	$56,433

Lot & Building Information for 159 East 78th Street, New York

Lot sq. ft.	1,839
Lot dimensions	18 ft x 102.17 ft
Property type	City Residence One Family (A4)
Building sqft	2,052
Building dimensions	18 ft x 38 ft
Buildings on lot	1
Stories	3
Structure type	Row
Building material	Brick

Exterior wall	Brick/masonry
Basement type	Full
Year built	1861
Frontage(s)	East 78 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street	Lexington Avenue
Distance to wide street	Register

Zoning & Use for 159 East 78th 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	0.54 Miles
Closest fire station	0.18 Miles

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Other Property Data for 159 East 78th Street, New York

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About 159 East 78th Street, New York

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

159 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 was built in 1861 and has a total of 2,052 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $334,560, the tax amount paid for 159 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 is $53,446. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 is estimated at $56,433.

When was 159 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 last sold and what was the last sale price?

159 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 was last sold in 05/03/2023 for $6,550,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 159 East 78th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 East 78th Street, New York

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Title Documents for 159 East 78th Street, New York

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Date	Type	Amount	Party 1	Party 2	Doc image
03/10/2025 - D 03/10/2025 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2025031000844001)
05/03/2023 - D 05/09/2023 - R	Mortgage (2023050900274003)
05/03/2023 - D 05/09/2023 - R	Deed (2023050900274002)
04/26/2023 - D 05/09/2023 - R	Power of Attorney (2023050900274001)
12/06/2019 - D 12/11/2019 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2019121100652001)
12/05/2019 - D 12/17/2019 - R	Deed (2019121600271002)
12/03/2019 - D 12/17/2019 - R	Power of Attorney (2019121600271001)
05/19/2016 - D 07/21/2016 - R	Agreement (2016071400509001)
05/12/2016 - D 07/21/2016 - R	Subordination of Mortgage (2016071400509002)
03/03/2014 - D 03/28/2014 - R	Mortgage (2014031200744004)

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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 East 78th Street, New York

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Tax year:	2025-2026
Property tax:	$53,447
Estimated property tax:	$56,433

Tax assessor's market value:	$5,576,000
Assessed value:	$334,560

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Assessment History for 159 East 78th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 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	$5,576,000	$334,560	$269,347	19.843%	$53,447	$53,447	+4.72%
2024/25	$5,212,000	$312,720	$254,102	20.085%	$51,036	$51,036	0.00%
2023/24	$5,187,000	$311,220	$254,102	20.085%	$51,036	$51,036	-0.36%
2022/23	$5,501,000	$330,060	$252,198	20.309%	$51,219	$51,219	+7.84%
2021/22	$5,827,000	$349,620	$237,923	19.963%	$47,497	$47,497	+0.55%

Permits for 159 East 78th Street, New York

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Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
03/27/2026	Alteration
03/14/2025	Alteration
02/28/2025	Alteration
03/25/2024	Alteration
02/19/2024	Alteration
01/30/2024	Alteration
01/30/2024	Alteration
09/01/1999	Alteration type 2
08/12/1999	Alteration type 2
06/15/1999	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 NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.062

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Bus Routes
Name	Lexington Av/E 79 St
Line	M98
Distance (miles)	0.048

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor	9	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	644	0.49
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor	9	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	644	0.49
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

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner	8	Yes	Public	6-8	1,019	0.17
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

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
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	0.18

Neighbors for 159 East 78th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 159 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
124 E 79th St, New York	97,000
1129 Lexington Ave, New York	5,248	04/17/2019	$4,800,000
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
121 E 78th St, New York	3,600	01/15/2008
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
215 E 59th St, New York	7,960	04/03/1995
152 E 79th St, New York	4,850	10/21/2025	$62,588,500
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
217 E 59th St, New York	7,400	10/11/2012	$5,150,000
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