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

Also known as: 251 Rear E 61st St

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Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Year built

1919

Lot sq. ft.

1,958

Sale price

$7,500,000

General information

Address

Primary address

251 East 61st Street

Alternate address(es)

251 Rear E 61st St

ZIP code

10065

Neighborhood

Lenox Hill

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01416-0120

Building

Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Building sq. ft.

6,362

Building dimensions

19.5 ft x 100 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1919

Last altered

2015

Building material

Fireproof

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

05/21/2026

Sale price

$7,500,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$135,252

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

19.5 ft x 100.42 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,958

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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Units for 251 East 61st Street, New York, NY

Unit 17H 9120

Ownership

Ownership information for 251 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 251 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/21/2026	$7,500,000	XXXX, XXXX XXX XXXX, XXXX	XXXXX XXXX XXX
05/29/2014	$6,250,000	XXXXX XXXX, XXX	XXXXX X XXXX.

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/24/2026 - R 07/09/2026 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2026072201137001)	XXXXX XXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
06/04/2026 - R 05/21/2026 - D	Mortgage (2026060301167003)	XXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/04/2026 - R 05/21/2026 - D	Deed (2026060301167002)	XXXXX XXXX XXX	XXXX XXXX
06/04/2026 - R 05/21/2026 - D	Declaration (2026060301167001)	XXXXX XXXX XXX
12/26/2025 - R 12/12/2025 - D	Declaration (2025122300155001)	XXXXX XXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXX XXX
09/11/2025 - R 09/03/2025 - D	Consent (2025090800890002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
09/11/2025 - R 09/03/2025 - D	Easement (2025090800890001)	XXXXX XXXX XXX	XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
09/03/2025 - R 08/12/2025 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2025090200456001)	XXXXX XXXX XXX
09/04/2025 - R 08/07/2025 - D	Certificate (2025090300441001)	XXXXXXXX XX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/07/2017 - R 05/31/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017060600358001)	XXXXX XXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 251 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

$135,252

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$12,295,000

Assessed value

$737,700

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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	$12,245,000	$734,700	$653,298	19.843%	$129,634	$129,634	+3.06%
2024/25	$11,290,000	$677,400	$626,277	20.085%	$125,788	$125,788	+6.00%
2023/24	$13,490,000	$809,400	$590,827	20.085%	$118,668	$118,668	-0.65%
2022/23	$13,073,000	$784,380	$588,141	20.309%	$119,446	$119,446	+5.34%
2021/22	$13,080,000	$784,800	$568,011	19.963%	$113,392	$113,392	-1.03%
2020/21	$14,110,000	$846,600	$544,415	21.045%	$114,572	$114,572	+2.81%
2019/20	$13,775,000	$826,500	$526,500	21.167%	$111,444	$111,444	+65.64%
2018/19	$13,763,000	$825,780	$321,634	20.919%	$67,283	$67,283	+3.34%
2017/18	$13,412,000	$804,720	$319,396	20.385%	$65,109	$65,109	+7.62%
2016/17	$12,623,000	$757,380	$302,621	19.991%	$60,497	$60,497	+17.30%

Permits

Permit information for 251 East 61st Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
09/08/2025	Subdivision: improved
05/20/2016	Alteration type 3
08/26/2015	Alteration type 3
03/24/2015	Alteration type 2
10/29/2014	Alteration type 3

*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)

0.114

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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	0.24
P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	523	0.24
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	0.33
Gan Aliya	NR	No	Private	PK-K	42	0.33
Montessori School of Ny	NR	No	Private	PK-6	70	0.33
Montessori School of Ny	NR	No	Private	PK-6	70	0.33
P.S. 183 Robert L Stevenson	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	498	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	0.26
Vanguard High School	5	No	Public	9-12	421	0.30
Talent Unlimited High School	7	No	Public	9-12	438	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	465	0.32
Cathedral High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	556	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 251 East 61st Street, New York, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 251 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065?

The development at 251 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065 was built in 1919.

What is the total square footage of 251 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065?

251 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065 has a total of 6,362 square feet.

When was 251 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065 last sold and what was the sale price?

251 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065 was last sold on 05/21/2026 for $7,500,000.

What is the assessed value of 251 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065?

251 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065 is currently assessed at $737,700.

What are the property taxes for 251 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065?

The property taxes for 251 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065 total $135,252.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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