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240 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 Property Information

240 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 240 East 72nd Street
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Zip code 10021
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01426-0032

Sales & Tax Overview for 240 East 72nd Street, New York

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Lot & Building Information for 240 East 72nd Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 1,703
Lot dimensions 16.67 ft x 102.17 ft
Property type City Residence One Family (A4)
Building sqft 3,200
Building dimensions 16.67 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Expensive mas
Basement type Full
Year built 1901
Year last altered 2008
Frontage East 72 Street (wide)
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Zoning & Use for 240 East 72nd Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 1
Residential sqft

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School district 2
Community district 8
Closest police station 0.24 Miles
Closest fire station 0.17 Miles

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Other Property Data for 240 East 72nd Street, New York

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About 240 East 72nd Street, New York

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 240 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

240 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 was built in 1901 and has a total of 3,200 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 240 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

The assessed market value for the current tax year is $357,060.

When was 240 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 last sold?

240 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 was last sold in 12/23/1996.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 240 East 72nd Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 240 East 72nd Street, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 240 East 72nd Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/30/2007 - R
03/08/2007 - D
Certificate
(2007052500307002)
05/30/2007 - R
03/08/2007 - D
Zoning Lot Description
(2007052500307001)
12/23/1996 - R Deed
(1350005432335)
12/01/1989 - R Vacate Order
(1300000325530)
08/28/1987 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1880000209088)
07/02/1987 - R Deed
(1630000199763)
07/02/1987 - R Power of Attorney
(1620000199762)
07/02/1987 - R Power of Attorney
(1610000199761)
01/29/1982 - R Mortgage
(1630000001963)
04/27/1979 - R Miscellaneous
(1510008605951)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 240 East 72nd Street, New York

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $0
Tax assessor's market value: $5,951,000
Assessed value: $357,060
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 240 East 72nd Street, New York

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $6,106,000 $366,360 $0 19.843% $72,697 $0 n/a
2024/25 $6,730,000 $403,800 $0 20.085% $79,179 $0 n/a
2023/24 $6,421,000 $385,260 $0 20.085% $77,379 $0 n/a
2022/23 $6,810,000 $408,600 $0 20.309% $79,190 $0 n/a
2021/22 $7,318,000 $439,080 $0 19.963% $73,644 $0 n/a

Permits for 240 East 72nd Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/19/2014 Alteration type 3
11/15/2011 Alteration type 3
12/02/2008 Alteration type 3
01/22/2007 Alteration type 2
01/22/2007 Alteration type 2
01/22/2007 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 2nd Ave & 72nd St at NW Corner
Station lines Q
Distance (miles) 0.039
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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 0.43
The Cathedral School NR No Private K-8 53 0.18
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School NR No Private PK-8 264 0.24
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School NR No Private PK-8 264 0.24
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.24

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 Cathedral School NR No Private K-8 53 0.18
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School NR No Private PK-8 264 0.24
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.24
Buckley School NR No Private K-9 374 0.25

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
St. Jean Baptiste High School NR No Private 9-12 338 0.22
Urban Academy Laboratory High School 1 No Public 9-12 135 0.24
Talent Unlimited High School 7 No Public 9-12 438 0.24
Vanguard High School 5 No Public 9-12 421 0.24

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Neighbors for 240 East 72nd Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 240 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
238 E 72nd St, New York 3,392 01/09/2026 $4,557,000
220 E 72nd St, New York 130,000 06/03/1987
247 E 71st St, New York 2,250 08/19/2024 $5,500,000
214 E 72nd St, New York 2,651 02/19/1982
210 E 72nd St, New York 3,676 10/04/2010 $5,800,000
212 E 72nd St, New York 3,488 03/16/2026 $6,000,000
200 E 72nd St, New York 395,382 05/05/2000
255 E 71st St, New York 6,755 08/19/2010 $6,000,000
243 E 71st St, New York 6,095 12/12/2012
1349 2nd Ave, New York 22,180 04/26/1996
215 E 71st St, New York 12,644
251 E 71st St, New York 2,700 05/07/2026 $4,990,000
1355 2nd Ave, New York 7,590 07/19/2005 $4,050,000
253 E 71st St, New York 3,600 06/17/1996
245 E 71st St, New York 2,250 06/28/2010 $4,900,000
234 E 72nd St, New York 2,274 06/15/2000
252 E 72nd St, New York 67,764 10/30/2018
260 E 72nd St, New York 26,797 10/30/2018 $47,262,700
249 E 71st St, New York 2,934 08/07/2017 $6,350,000
257 E 71st St, New York 10/30/2018
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