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21 Essex Street, New York, NY 10002 Property Information

21 Essex Street, New York, NY 10002 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 21 Essex Street
Neighborhood Chinatown
Zip code 10002
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 00297-0019

Sales & Tax Overview for 21 Essex Street, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $138,499

Lot & Building Information for 21 Essex Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 1,571
Lot dimensions 25.17 ft x 62.42 ft
Property type Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)
Building sqft 6,650
Building dimensions 25 ft x 47 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 5
Year built 1900
Year last altered 2005
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 21 Essex Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 16
Regulated units
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

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School district 2
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.31 Miles
Closest fire station 0.13 Miles

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About 21 Essex Street, New York

How many square feet does 21 Essex Street, New York, NY 10002 have?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 21 Essex Street, New York, NY 10002 has a total of 6,650 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 21 Essex Street, New York, NY 10002?

21 Essex Street, New York, NY 10002 was built in 1900 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,745,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 21 Essex Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 21 Essex Street, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 21 Essex Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/08/2021 - R Initial UCC1
(2021020800920001)
01/19/2021 - D
02/03/2021 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2021020100212003)
01/19/2021 - D
02/03/2021 - R
Agreement
(2021020100212002)
01/19/2021 - D
02/03/2021 - R
Mortgage
(2021020100212001)
08/20/2018 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2018082000653001)
09/26/2013 - R UCC3 Termination
(2013092401492002)
09/23/2013 - R Initial UCC1
(2013092300249001)
09/13/2013 - D
09/26/2013 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2013092401492006)
09/13/2013 - D
09/26/2013 - R
Agreement
(2013092401492005)
09/13/2013 - D
09/26/2013 - R
Mortgage
(2013092401492004)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 21 Essex Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $136,160
Estimated property tax: $138,499
Tax assessor's market value: $2,745,000
Assessed value: $1,235,250

Assessment History for 21 Essex Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 21 Essex Street, New York, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,745,000 $1,235,250 $1,094,620 12.439% $136,160 $136,160 -2.29%
2024/25 $2,672,000 $1,202,400 $1,114,850 12.5% $139,356 $139,356 +0.18%
2023/24 $2,579,000 $1,160,550 $1,112,620 12.502% $139,100 $139,100 -1.38%
2022/23 $2,679,000 $1,205,550 $1,149,840 12.267% $141,051 $141,051 +5.01%
2021/22 $2,459,000 $1,106,550 $1,097,820 12.235% $134,318 $134,318 +4.31%

Permits for 21 Essex Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/21/2012 Alteration type 2
11/18/2005 Alteration type 2
07/13/2005 Alteration type 2
03/04/2005 Alteration type 2
11/30/2004 Alteration type 2
10/04/2004 Alteration type 2
04/30/2002 Alteration type 2
01/18/2002 Alteration type 2
09/07/2001 Alteration type 2
04/27/2000 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 Essex St & Canal St at NE Corner
Station lines F
Distance (miles) 0.069
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Bus Routes
Name Essex St/Canal St
Line M9
Distance (miles) 0.02

Neighbors for 21 Essex Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 21 Essex Street, New York, NY 10002.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
46 Hester St, New York 6,750 09/11/2012 $3,900,000
22 Ludlow St, New York 8,755 12/17/2001
48 Canal St, New York 10,450
38 Canal St, New York 2,318 05/10/2023 $4,999,000
5 Essex St, New York 03/20/2024 $5,325,000
33 Canal St, New York 4,812 12/06/2017
35 Canal St, New York 4,590 10/30/2018
11 Essex St, New York 8,506 08/15/2017 $11,400,000
37 Canal St, New York 6,160 10/30/2018
23 Essex St, New York 6,175 05/06/2011 $2,000,000
136 Division St, New York 6,750 12/15/2008
44 Hester St, New York 7,786 02/27/1997
31 Canal St, New York 40,716 12/26/2014
19 Essex St, New York 9,288 12/30/2014
13 Essex St, New York 21,162 12/22/2011
23 Canal St, New York 23,397 02/21/2025 $7,000,000
17 Essex St, New York 6,706 02/18/2002
3 Essex St, New York 4,632 03/20/2024 $5,325,000
25 Essex St, New York 4,930 06/29/2004 $900,000
24 Ludlow St, New York 7,749 12/26/2014
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