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259 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 - Property report

Also known as: 259 E 78th St

Property image for 259 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075

Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,413

Sale price

$4,000,000

General information

Address

Primary address

259 East 78th Street

ZIP code

10075

Neighborhood

Lenox Hill

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01433-0020

Building

Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Building sq. ft.

2,600

Building dimensions

13.83 ft x 50 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

07/24/2017

Sale price

$4,000,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$26,065

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 78 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

2 Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

13.83 ft x 102.17 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,413

Area overview

Walk score

99 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

85 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.56 Miles

Closest fire station

0.14 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 259 East 78th 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 259 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
07/24/2017	$4,000,000	XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX X XXXXX, XX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX-XX-XX	XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X XXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX
04/17/2009	$2,050,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X XXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/12/2022 - R 09/27/2022 - D	Mortgage (2022101100425001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X	XX XXXX XX
01/27/2022 - R 12/28/2021 - D	Mortgage (2022012100552002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
01/27/2022 - R 12/02/2021 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2022012100552001)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/27/2022 - R 10/28/2021 - D	Agreement (2022012100552003)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
10/03/2017 - R 10/02/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017100201223001)	XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX
08/07/2017 - R 07/24/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017072700562004)	XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/07/2017 - R 07/24/2017 - D	Deed (2017072700562003)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXX	XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
08/07/2017 - R 07/20/2017 - D	Power of Attorney (2017072700562002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX
08/07/2017 - R 07/20/2017 - D	Power of Attorney (2017072700562001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX
02/28/2014 - R 12/26/2013 - D	Agreement (2014022000578001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 259 East 78th 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

$26,065

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$5,947,000

Assessed value

$356,820

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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	$6,996,000	$419,760	$131,357	19.843%	$26,065	$26,065	-0.42%
2024/25	$5,908,000	$354,480	$130,316	20.085%	$26,174	$26,174	+5.97%
2023/24	$5,318,000	$319,080	$122,970	20.085%	$24,699	$24,699	+4.82%
2022/23	$5,078,000	$304,680	$116,021	20.309%	$23,563	$23,563	+7.83%
2021/22	$5,112,000	$306,720	$109,464	19.963%	$21,852	$21,852	-5.14%
2020/21	$5,515,000	$330,900	$109,464	21.045%	$23,037	$23,037	+0.22%
2019/20	$5,384,000	$323,040	$108,597	21.167%	$22,987	$22,987	+7.23%
2018/19	$6,717,000	$403,020	$102,475	20.919%	$21,437	$21,437	+8.77%
2017/18	$4,940,000	$296,400	$96,684	20.385%	$19,709	$19,709	+8.08%
2016/17	$6,040,000	$362,400	$91,220	19.991%	$18,236	$18,236	+2.23%

Permits

Permit information for 259 East 78th Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
10/20/2025	Alteration
07/21/2025	Alteration
11/20/2017	Alteration type 2
06/09/2009	Alteration type 2
11/18/2008	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

Lexington Ave & 77th St at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.194

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor	9	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	644	0.33
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor	9	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	644	0.33
Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	576	0.10
The Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	541	0.10
P.S. 290 Manhattan New School	9	No	Public	PK, K-5	437	0.22
P.S. 290 Manhattan New School	9	No	Public	PK, K-5	437	0.22
The Cathedral School	NR	No	Private	K-8	53	0.22
Children's Academy	NR	No	Private	K-8	42	0.22
The Allen-Stevenson School	NR	No	Private	K-8	421	0.22

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	0.14
Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	576	0.10
The Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	541	0.10
Rudolf Steiner Upper School	NR	No	Private	7-12	0	0.10
The Cathedral School	NR	No	Private	K-8	53	0.22
Children's Academy	NR	No	Private	K-8	42	0.22
YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL	9	No	Public	6-8	256	0.33

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	576	0.10
The Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	541	0.10
Rudolf Steiner Upper School	NR	No	Private	7-12	0	0.10
St. Jean Baptiste High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	338	0.21
Eleanor Roosevelt High School	10	No	Public	9-12	541	0.24
Ramaz School	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.34

Nearby ZIP codes for 259 East 78th Street, New York, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 259 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

The development at 259 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 259 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

259 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 has a total of 2,600 square feet.

When was 259 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 last sold and what was the sale price?

259 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 was last sold on 07/24/2017 for $4,000,000.

What is the assessed value of 259 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

259 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 is currently assessed at $356,820.

What are the property taxes for 259 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

The property taxes for 259 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 total $26,065.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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