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249 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065 - Property report

Also known as: 249 E 61st St

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Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,690

Sale price

$3,250,000

General information

Address

Primary address

249 East 61st Street

ZIP code

10065

Neighborhood

Lenox Hill

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01416-0020

Building

Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Building sq. ft.

3,731

Building dimensions

16.83 ft x 55.42 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Expensive Mas

Basement

Sales

Sale date

11/05/2024

Sale price

$3,250,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$72,866

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 61 Street (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

16.83 ft x 100.42 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,690

Area overview

Walk score

100 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

81 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.32 Miles

Closest fire station

0.31 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 249 East 61st 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 249 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
11/05/2024	$3,250,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXX X XXXXXXX (XX-XXXXXXXX) XXX XXXXXX XX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX (XX-XXXXXXXX)

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/27/2026 - D 01/27/2026 - R	Landmark Designation (2026012700563001)	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
11/14/2024 - R 11/05/2024 - D	Deed (2024111300165001)	XXXXXX X XXXXXXX (XXXXXXXXXX)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
03/15/2019 - R 02/28/2019 - D	Deed (2019031500134002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXX X
03/15/2019 - R 02/28/2019 - D	Deed (2019031500134001)	XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
01/30/2018 - R 01/26/2018 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2018012900424001)	XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/01/2016 - R 04/20/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016050200765001)	XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
05/14/2013 - R 12/31/2012 - D	Deed (2013022801634001)	XXXXXXX XXXX X	XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/18/2013 - R 12/31/2012 - D	Deed (2013022701288001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXX X
04/30/2007 - R 04/19/2007 - D	Deed (2007042500691001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXXX X
01/03/1995 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (1140004543314)	XXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 249 East 61st 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

$72,866

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$6,584,000

Assessed value

$395,040

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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	$6,425,000	$385,500	$346,429	19.843%	$68,742	$68,742	+4.72%
2024/25	$5,447,000	$326,820	$326,820	20.085%	$65,642	$65,642	-16.05%
2023/24	$6,517,000	$391,020	$389,296	20.085%	$78,190	$78,190	+4.83%
2022/23	$6,121,000	$367,260	$367,260	20.309%	$74,587	$74,587	-0.01%
2021/22	$6,453,000	$387,180	$373,662	19.963%	$74,594	$74,594	+0.55%
2020/21	$6,629,000	$397,740	$352,512	21.045%	$74,186	$74,186	-0.58%
2019/20	$7,416,000	$444,960	$352,512	21.167%	$74,616	$74,616	+2.39%
2018/19	$7,960,000	$477,600	$348,364	20.919%	$72,874	$72,874	+8.31%
2017/18	$8,014,000	$480,840	$330,067	20.385%	$67,284	$67,284	+8.09%
2016/17	$7,931,000	$475,860	$311,385	19.991%	$62,249	$62,249	+8.37%

Permits

Permit information for 249 East 61st Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/23/2026	Alteration
04/22/2026	Alteration
01/14/2026	Alteration
08/18/2025	Alteration
08/12/2025	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Lenox Hill residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,242,757

-7.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,367

2.6% Y-o-Y

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

3rd Ave & 60th St at NE Corner

Station lines

N-Q-R-4-5-6

Distance (miles)

0.111

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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	0.11
P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	523	0.25
P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	523	0.25
Ella Baker School	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	337	0.30
Ella Baker School	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	337	0.30
Gan Aliya	NR	No	Private	PK-K	42	0.32
Gan Aliya	NR	No	Private	PK-K	42	0.32
Montessori School of Ny	NR	No	Private	PK-6	70	0.34
Montessori School of Ny	NR	No	Private	PK-6	70	0.34
The Browning School	NR	No	Private	K-12	418	0.34

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	0.73
Ella Baker School	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	337	0.30
The Browning School	NR	No	Private	K-12	418	0.34
The Montessori School of New York - Manhattan	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.35
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	264	0.35
Saint Albans	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.55
St Albans School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	118	0.55

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Art and Design High School	8	No	Public	9-12	1,469	0.25
St Vincent Ferrer High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	433	0.25
Talent Unlimited High School	7	No	Public	9-12	438	0.30
Vanguard High School	5	No	Public	9-12	421	0.30
Urban Academy Laboratory High School	1	No	Public	9-12	135	0.30
Manhattan International High School	1	No	Public	9-12	352	0.30
Cathedral High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	556	0.32
Cathedral High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	465	0.32
The Browning School	NR	No	Private	K-12	418	0.34
Manhattan High School For Girls	NR	No	Private	9-12	204	0.45

Nearby ZIP codes for 249 East 61st Street, New York, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 249 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065?

The development at 249 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 249 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065?

249 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065 has a total of 3,731 square feet.

When was 249 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065 last sold and what was the sale price?

249 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065 was last sold on 11/05/2024 for $3,250,000.

What is the assessed value of 249 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065?

249 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065 is currently assessed at $395,040.

What are the property taxes for 249 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065?

The property taxes for 249 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065 total $72,866.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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