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242 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075 Property Information

Also known as: 244 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075

242 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075 Property Information

Also known as: 244 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075

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Address

Primary address 242 East 79th Street
Secondary address 244 E 79th St
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Zip code 10075
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01433-0029

Sales & Tax Overview for 242 East 79th Street, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $321,355

Lot & Building Information for 242 East 79th Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 5,108
Lot dimensions 50 ft x 102.17 ft
Property type Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)
Building sqft 15,532
Building dimensions 50 ft x 92 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 4
Year built 1930
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 242 East 79th Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 24
Regulated units
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 8
Closest police station 0.58 Miles
Closest fire station 0.16 Miles

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Other Property Data for 242 East 79th Street, New York

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  • 244 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075

About 242 East 79th Street, New York

How many square feet does 242 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075 have?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 242 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075 has a total of 15,532 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 242 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075?

242 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075 was built in 1930 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $5,761,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 242 East 79th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 242 East 79th Street, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 242 East 79th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/14/2015 - R Initial UCC1
(2014122400398005)
12/12/2014 - D
01/14/2015 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2014122400398004)
12/12/2014 - D
01/14/2015 - R
Mortgage
(2014122400398003)
12/12/2014 - D
01/14/2015 - R
Deed
(2014122400398002)
12/12/2014 - D
01/14/2015 - R
Partial Release of Mortgage
(2014122400398001)
07/24/2014 - R UCC3 Termination
(2014072200085002)
04/07/2014 - D
03/30/2015 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014072500742001)
04/07/2014 - D
05/19/2014 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2014050800664021)
04/07/2014 - D
05/19/2014 - R
Partial Release of Mortgage
(2014050800664008)
11/05/2013 - D
11/15/2013 - R
Agreement
(2013110700639003)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 242 East 79th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $322,475
Estimated property tax: $321,355
Tax assessor's market value: $5,761,000
Assessed value: $2,592,450

Assessment History for 242 East 79th 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 $5,761,000 $2,592,450 $2,592,450 12.439% $322,475 $322,475 -9.22%
2024/25 $6,315,000 $2,841,750 $2,841,750 12.5% $355,219 $355,219 -7.53%
2023/24 $6,828,000 $3,072,600 $3,072,600 12.502% $384,136 $384,136 +1.46%
2022/23 $7,093,000 $3,191,850 $3,086,510 12.267% $378,622 $378,622 +2.92%
2021/22 $6,682,000 $3,006,900 $3,006,900 12.235% $367,894 $367,894 -1.39%

Permits for 242 East 79th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/24/2025 Alteration
11/08/2023 Alteration
08/10/2023 Alteration
08/05/2021 Alteration
08/05/2021 Alteration
05/25/2021 Alteration
05/25/2021 Alteration
01/07/2021 Alteration
01/07/2021 Alteration
06/23/2020 Alteration type 2
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$680
4.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$550
-15.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$607
-2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Lexington Ave & 77th St at NE Corner
Station lines 6
Distance (miles) 0.199
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Bus Routes
Name E 79 ST/2 Av
Line M79
Distance (miles) 0.026

Neighbors for 242 East 79th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 242 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
230 E 79th St, New York 88,231 08/19/2004 $192,500
218 E 79th St, New York 3,646 07/05/2002
1509 2nd Ave, New York 4,973 11/03/1982
255 E 78th St, New York 2,730 05/30/2023 $3,300,000
243 E 78th St, New York 36,331 12/26/2012 $15,100,000
240 E 79th St, New York 63,488 08/01/1984
1501 2nd Ave, New York 15,794
265 E 78th St, New York 13,398 02/28/2026 $9,200,000
259 E 78th St, New York 2,600 07/24/2017 $4,000,000
237 E 78th St, New York 2,600 02/04/1982
208 E 79th St, New York
241 E 78th St, New York 2,600 04/15/2022
223 E 78th St, New York 7,500 05/04/2004
226 E 79th St, New York 3,316 03/25/2020 $6,700,000
222 E 79th St, New York 9,549
235 E 78th St, New York 4,142 05/12/2025 $2,000,000
239 E 78th St, New York 3,864 10/08/2024 $6,250,000
257 E 78th St, New York 1,950 05/22/2000
261 E 78th St, New York 17,618 07/22/2020
233 E 78th St, New York 2,600 03/07/2024 $5,600,000
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