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216 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 - Property report

Also known as: 216 E 72nd St

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Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,822

Sale price

$8,850,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
216 East 72nd Street
ZIP code
10021
Neighborhood
Lenox Hill
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01426-0140

Owner

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Building
Property type
City Residence One Family (A4)
Building sq. ft.
3,457
Building dimensions
17.83 ft x 65 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1901
Last altered
2006
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Expensive Mas
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
01/31/2019
Sale price
$8,850,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$87,887
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 72 Street (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
17.83 ft x 102.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,822

Area overview

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

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Ownership information for 216 East 72nd Street, New York, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 216 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/31/2019 $8,850,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX
07/01/2004 $4,375,000 XXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/10/2022 - R
02/07/2022 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022020700496001)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/25/2020 - R
09/10/2020 - D
Mortgage
(2020092200074001)
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/04/2019 - R
01/31/2019 - D
Deed
(2019020400094003)
XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/04/2019 - R
01/28/2019 - D
Power of Attorney
(2019020400094002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
02/04/2019 - R
01/28/2019 - D
Power of Attorney
(2019020400094001)
XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
08/29/2014 - R
08/13/2014 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014081400019001)
XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
01/27/2012 - R
01/10/2012 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012011001408001)
XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
03/25/2010 - R
03/15/2010 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2010031501314001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX X
01/07/2005 - R
09/17/2004 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004120900751001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX
09/01/2004 - R
07/01/2004 - D
Mortgage
(2004081100262006)
XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 216 East 72nd 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
$87,887
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$7,909,000
Assessed value
$474,540

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 $6,964,000 $417,840 $417,840 19.843% $82,912 $82,912 -10.36%
2024/25 $7,675,000 $460,500 $460,500 20.085% $92,491 $92,491 -1.07%
2023/24 $9,182,000 $550,920 $465,478 20.085% $93,491 $93,491 +4.83%
2022/23 $9,738,000 $584,280 $439,130 20.309% $89,183 $89,183 +7.84%
2021/22 $10,464,000 $627,840 $414,275 19.963% $82,702 $82,702 -0.18%
2020/21 $11,918,000 $715,080 $393,672 21.045% $82,848 $82,848 -0.58%
2019/20 $11,952,000 $717,120 $393,672 21.167% $83,329 $83,329 +2.69%
2018/19 $7,412,000 $444,720 $387,898 20.919% $81,144 $81,144 +8.78%
2017/18 $10,571,000 $634,260 $365,942 20.385% $74,597 $74,597 +8.09%
2016/17 $8,444,000 $506,640 $345,229 19.991% $69,015 $69,015 +7.59%

Permit information for 216 East 72nd Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/25/2019 Alteration
07/24/2019 Alteration
07/23/2019 Alteration
07/20/2005 Alteration type 2
03/07/2005 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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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

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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)
0.074

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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 0.42
The Cathedral School NR No Private K-8 53 0.21
Buckley School NR No Private K-9 374 0.21
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School NR No Private PK-8 264 0.22
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School NR No Private PK-8 264 0.22
The Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 541 0.26
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.26
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.26
P.S. 183 Robert L Stevenson 8 No Public PK, K-5 498 0.39
P.S. 183 Robert L Stevenson 8 No Public PK, K-5 498 0.39
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 0.21
The Cathedral School NR No Private K-8 53 0.21
Buckley School NR No Private K-9 374 0.21
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School NR No Private PK-8 264 0.22
The Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 541 0.26
Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 576 0.26
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.26
YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL 9 No Public 6-8 256 0.48
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 0.16
St. Jean Baptiste High School NR No Private 9-12 338 0.20
The Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 541 0.26
Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 576 0.26
Manhattan International High School 1 No Public 9-12 352 0.26
Urban Academy Laboratory High School 1 No Public 9-12 135 0.26
Talent Unlimited High School 7 No Public 9-12 438 0.26
Vanguard High School 5 No Public 9-12 421 0.26
St Vincent Ferrer High School NR No Private 9-12 433 0.34
Eleanor Roosevelt High School 10 No Public 9-12 541 0.36

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 216 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

The development at 216 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 216 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

216 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 has a total of 3,457 square feet.

When was 216 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 last sold and what was the sale price?

216 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 was last sold on 01/31/2019 for $8,850,000.

What is the assessed value of 216 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

216 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 is currently assessed at $474,540.

What are the property taxes for 216 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

The property taxes for 216 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 total $87,886.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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