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

Also known as: 235 E 78th St

Property image for 235 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,413

Sale price

$2,000,000

General information

Address

Primary address

235 East 78th Street

Alternate address(es)

235 1/2 E 78th St

ZIP code

10075

Neighborhood

Lenox Hill

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01433-0113

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

4,142

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

05/12/2025

Sale price

$2,000,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$71,669

Tax class

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

East 78 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

East 79 Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

13.83 ft x 102.17 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,413

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Current built area

4,140 sq. ft.

Buildable area

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

0.55 Miles

Closest fire station

0.13 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 235 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 235 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/12/2025	$2,000,000	XXXXX X XXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX	XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX
09/29/2021	$1,300,000	XXXXX X XXXX, XX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
05/15/2025 - R 05/12/2025 - D	Deed (2025051500886001)	XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXX
04/05/2024 - R 03/28/2024 - D	Deed (2024040500500001)	XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX
11/01/2022 - R 09/07/2022 - D	Deed (2022103100206001)	XXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
11/01/2022 - R 09/07/2022 - D	Deed (2022092100966001)	XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX X
03/24/2022 - R 02/16/2022 - D	Deed (2022031100914001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
10/18/2021 - R 09/29/2021 - D	Deed (2021100500594001)	XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX	XXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX
06/11/2021 - R 05/10/2021 - D	Deed (2021060701060001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
08/15/2013 - R 07/15/2013 - D	Deed (2013072501452001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXX
05/30/1995 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (1800004723880)	XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
04/28/1977 - R	Mortgage (1860008574286)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 235 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

$71,669

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$8,208,000

Assessed value

$492,480

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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	$9,656,000	$579,360	$343,554	19.843%	$68,171	$68,171	-1.20%
2024/25	$8,864,000	$531,840	$343,553	20.085%	$69,003	$69,003	+4.37%
2023/24	$9,425,000	$565,500	$329,172	20.085%	$66,114	$66,114	+4.83%
2022/23	$8,523,000	$511,380	$310,541	20.309%	$63,068	$63,068	+4.96%
2021/22	$7,672,000	$460,320	$300,985	19.963%	$60,086	$60,086	-0.27%
2020/21	$6,745,000	$404,700	$286,295	21.045%	$60,251	$60,251	-0.58%
2019/20	$7,643,000	$458,580	$286,294	21.167%	$60,600	$60,600	+5.61%
2018/19	$4,740,000	$284,400	$274,310	20.919%	$57,383	$57,383	+8.78%
2017/18	$6,524,000	$391,440	$258,784	20.385%	$52,753	$52,753	+5.21%
2016/17	$7,675,000	$460,500	$250,821	19.991%	$50,142	$50,142	+7.48%

Permits

Permit information for 235 East 78th Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
05/26/2023	Alteration
04/09/2022	Alteration
02/08/2022	Alteration
02/08/2022	Alteration
12/12/2013	Alteration type 2

*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

$1,255,000

-1.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,357

1.9% Y-o-Y

Manhattan median sale price

$1,250,000

4.2% 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)

0.164

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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	0.36
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor	9	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	644	0.36
Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	576	0.08
The Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	541	0.09
The Allen-Stevenson School	NR	No	Private	K-8	421	0.19
P.S. 290 Manhattan New School	9	No	Public	PK, K-5	437	0.23
P.S. 290 Manhattan New School	9	No	Public	PK, K-5	437	0.23
The Cathedral School	NR	No	Private	K-8	53	0.23
Children's Academy	NR	No	Private	K-8	42	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	0.13
Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	576	0.08
The Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	541	0.09
Rudolf Steiner Upper School	NR	No	Private	7-12	0	0.14
The Allen-Stevenson School	NR	No	Private	K-8	421	0.19
The Cathedral School	NR	No	Private	K-8	53	0.23
YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL	9	No	Public	6-8	256	0.36

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	0.08
The Birch Wathen Lenox School	NR	No	Private	K-12	541	0.09
Rudolf Steiner Upper School	NR	No	Private	7-12	0	0.14
St. Jean Baptiste High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	338	0.19
Eleanor Roosevelt High School	10	No	Public	9-12	541	0.27
Ramaz School	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.31

Nearby ZIP codes for 235 East 78th Street, New York, NY

10017, New York City, NY 10021, New York City, NY 10022, New York City, NY 10023, New York City, NY 10028, New York City, NY 10029, New York City, NY 10044, New York City, NY 10065, 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 10171, New York City, NY 10172, New York City, NY 10177, New York City, NY 11106, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 235 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

The development at 235 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 235 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

235 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 has a total of 4,142 square feet.

When was 235 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 last sold and what was the sale price?

235 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 was last sold on 05/12/2025 for $2,000,000.

What is the assessed value of 235 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

235 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 is currently assessed at $492,480.

What are the property taxes for 235 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

The property taxes for 235 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 total $71,669.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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