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253 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021 - Property report

Also known as: 253 E 71st St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,890

General information

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Address
Primary address
253 East 71st Street
ZIP code
10021
Neighborhood
Lenox Hill
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01426-0019

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
3,600
Building dimensions
18.5 ft x 102.17 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Expensive Mas
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$53,620
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 71 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
East 72 Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18.5 ft x 102.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,890

Area overview

Walk score
99 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
83 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.24 Miles
Closest fire station
0.19 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 253 East 71st Street, New York, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
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Documents

Sales history for 253 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/13/2026 - R
06/11/2026 - D		 Deed
(2026070900810001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/13/2015 - R
04/26/2013 - D		 Mortgage
(2015010801218001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
09/25/1998 - R Mortgage
(1140006253214)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
09/25/1998 - R Agreement
(1520006252652)		 XXXXXX XXXX
09/25/1998 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(1420006252642)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
08/27/1996 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1120005293812)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/17/1996 - R Mortgage
(1540005204254)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX
06/17/1996 - R Deed
(1710005204871)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
05/12/1994 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(1800004264880)		 XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/17/1992 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1190000411119)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 253 East 71st 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
$53,620
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$5,937,000
Assessed value
$356,220

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $5,835,000 $350,100 $339,898 19.843% $67,446 $67,446 -1.20%
2024/25 $6,219,000 $373,140 $339,898 20.085% $68,269 $68,269 +1.73%
2023/24 $7,440,000 $446,400 $334,130 20.085% $67,110 $67,110 +4.82%
2022/23 $7,891,000 $473,460 $315,245 20.309% $64,023 $64,023 +7.84%
2021/22 $8,480,000 $508,800 $297,401 19.963% $59,370 $59,370 -0.40%
2020/21 $9,658,000 $579,480 $283,248 21.045% $59,610 $59,610 -0.58%
2019/20 $7,490,000 $449,400 $283,248 21.167% $59,955 $59,955 +2.93%
2018/19 $4,645,000 $278,700 $278,442 20.919% $58,247 $58,247 +8.77%
2017/18 $6,625,000 $397,500 $262,704 20.385% $53,552 $53,552 +8.09%
2016/17 $7,794,000 $467,640 $247,834 19.991% $49,544 $49,544 +7.34%
Permits

Permit information for 253 East 71st Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/17/2001 Alteration type 2
12/27/1996 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
2nd Ave & 72nd St at NW Corner
Station lines
Q
Distance (miles)
0.049
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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 0.41
The Cathedral School NR No Private K-8 53 0.19
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.22
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.22
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School NR No Private PK-8 264 0.23
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School NR No Private PK-8 264 0.23
Buckley School NR No Private K-9 374 0.27
The Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 541 0.28
P.S. 183 Robert L Stevenson 8 No Public PK, K-5 498 0.33
P.S. 183 Robert L Stevenson 8 No Public PK, K-5 498 0.33
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 0.24
The Cathedral School NR No Private K-8 53 0.19
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.22
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School NR No Private PK-8 264 0.23
Buckley School NR No Private K-9 374 0.27
The Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 541 0.28
Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 576 0.28
YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL 9 No Public 6-8 256 0.45
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Manhattan High School For Girls NR No Private 9-12 204 0.19
Talent Unlimited High School 7 No Public 9-12 438 0.22
Vanguard High School 5 No Public 9-12 421 0.22
Manhattan International High School 1 No Public 9-12 352 0.22
Urban Academy Laboratory High School 1 No Public 9-12 135 0.22
St. Jean Baptiste High School NR No Private 9-12 338 0.25
The Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 541 0.28
Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 576 0.28
Eleanor Roosevelt High School 10 No Public 9-12 541 0.34
St Vincent Ferrer High School NR No Private 9-12 433 0.34

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Neighbors for 253 East 71st Street, New York, NY

238 E 72nd St, New York 220 E 72nd St, New York 214 E 72nd St, New York 203 E 71st St, New York 233 E 70th St, New York 255 E 71st St, New York 243 E 71st St, New York 213 E 71st St, New York 211 E 71st St, New York 242 E 71st St, New York 1349 2nd Ave, New York 215 E 71st St, New York 1355 2nd Ave, New York 240 E 72nd St, New York 245 E 71st St, New York 207 E 71st St, New York 260 E 72nd St, New York 252 E 72nd St, New York 234 E 72nd St, New York 249 E 71st St, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for 253 East 71st Street, New York, NY

10017, New York City, NY 10022, New York City, NY 10028, New York City, NY 10044, New York City, NY 10065, New York City, NY 10075, 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 10169, New York City, NY 10170, New York City, NY 10171, New York City, NY 10172, New York City, NY 10177, New York City, NY 11109, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 253 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021?

The development at 253 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 253 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021?

253 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021 has a total of 3,600 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 253 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021?

253 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021 is currently assessed at $356,220.

What are the property taxes for 253 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021?

The property taxes for 253 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021 total $53,619.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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