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

Also known as: 421 E 78th St

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Property type

Walk-up Cooperative Building (Other than Condominiums) (XC6)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,554

General information

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Address
Primary address
421 East 78th Street
ZIP code
10075
Neighborhood
Lenox Hill
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01473-0014

Owner

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Building
Property type
Walk-up Cooperative Building (Other than Condominiums) (XC6)
Building sq. ft.
8,000
Building dimensions
25 ft x 71 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1910
Last altered
1957
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$119,132
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
16
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 78 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
East 79 Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 102.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,554

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
85 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.67 Miles
Closest fire station
0.32 Miles

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Units for 421 East 78th Street, New York, NY

Unit Sale date Sale price Sq. ft. Price/Sq. ft.
Unit 1A
Unit 1B 02/22/2017 300
Unit 1C 11/05/2019
Unit 1D
Unit 24
Unit 2A
Unit 2C 07/26/2019
Unit 2D 01/26/2023
Unit 3A
Unit 3B 09/23/2021
Unit 3C
Unit 3D 07/23/2018 500
Unit 4C
Unit 4D

Ownership information for 421 East 78th Street, New York, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 421 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/17/2013 - R
09/27/2013 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2013100701074001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
10/17/2013 - R
09/27/2013 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013100701066001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/16/2013 - R Initial UCC1
(2013090400723004)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
11/26/2013 - R
09/11/2013 - D
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2013100701052001)
XXXX X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/26/2013 - R
09/11/2013 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013100701034001)
XXXX X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/16/2013 - R
08/28/2013 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2013090400723003)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
09/16/2013 - R
08/28/2013 - D
Mortgage
(2013090400723002)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
09/16/2013 - R
08/28/2013 - D
Mortgage
(2013090400723001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
02/23/2004 - R UCC3 Termination
(2004012301664001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
05/27/2003 - R UCC3 Termination
(2003051401648001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 421 East 78th Street, New York, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$119,132
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,637,000
Assessed value
$1,186,650

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 $2,413,000 $1,085,850 $992,265 12.439% $124,874 $114,093 -0.03%
2024/25 $2,346,000 $1,055,700 $987,342 12.5% $124,831 $114,130 +4.29%
2023/24 $2,283,000 $1,027,350 $976,529 12.502% $123,533 $109,433 +5.47%
2022/23 $2,245,000 $1,010,250 $968,733 12.267% $120,265 $103,754 +8.22%
2021/22 $2,046,000 $920,700 $906,859 12.235% $112,648 $95,874 -17.78%
2020/21 $2,231,000 $1,003,950 $950,604 12.267% $118,320 $116,611 -3.41%
2019/20 $2,900,000 $1,305,000 $967,934 12.473% $122,754 $120,730 +7.27%
2018/19 $2,657,000 $1,195,650 $892,354 12.612% $114,584 $112,544 +6.07%
2017/18 $2,503,000 $1,126,350 $834,190 12.719% $108,019 $106,101 +6.29%
2016/17 $2,321,000 $1,044,450 $774,311 12.892% $101,755 $99,824 +9.47%

Permit information for 421 East 78th Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/02/2021 Alteration
04/16/2007 Alteration type 2

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
04/29/2026 A
11/17/2025 I
06/04/2025 A

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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 & Bet 83rd & 84th St
Station lines
Q
Distance (miles)
0.338

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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 0.09
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 644 0.09
The Caedmon School NR No Private PK-5 227 0.08
The Caedmon School NR No Private PK-5 227 0.08
Lycee Francais De New York NR No Private PK-12 1,364 0.17
Lycee Francais De New York NR No Private PK-12 1,364 0.17
St. Stephen of Hungary School NR No Private PK-8 365 0.18
P.S. 290 Manhattan New School 9 No Public PK, K-5 437 0.27
P.S. 290 Manhattan New School 9 No Public PK, K-5 437 0.27
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 0.32
YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL 9 No Public 6-8 256 0.09
Rudolf Steiner Upper School NR No Private 7-12 0 0.14
Lycee Francais De New York NR No Private PK-12 1,364 0.17
St. Stephen of Hungary School NR No Private PK-8 365 0.18
The Town School NR No Private PK-8 384 0.23
The Cathedral School NR No Private K-8 53 0.25
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Eleanor Roosevelt High School 10 No Public 9-12 541 0.10
Rudolf Steiner Upper School NR No Private 7-12 0 0.14
Lycee Francais De New York NR No Private PK-12 1,364 0.17
Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 576 0.32
The Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 541 0.32
Brearley School NR No Private K-12 748 0.34
Manhattan International High School 1 No Public 9-12 352 0.58
Vanguard High School 5 No Public 9-12 421 0.58
Talent Unlimited High School 7 No Public 9-12 438 0.58
Urban Academy Laboratory High School 1 No Public 9-12 135 0.58

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 421 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

The development at 421 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 421 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

421 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 has a total of 8,000 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 421 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

421 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 is currently assessed at $1,186,650.

What are the property taxes for 421 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

The property taxes for 421 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 total $128,829.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 16 residential unit(s).

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