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521 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 Property Information

521 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 521 East 72nd Street
Secondary address 521-523 E 72nd St
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Zip code 10021
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01484-0014

Sales & Tax Overview for 521 East 72nd Street, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $2,953,992

Lot & Building Information for 521 East 72nd Street, New York

Lot sqft 10,216
Lot dimensions 50 ft x 204.33 ft
Building class Miscellaneous and Old Style Bank Buildings (O9)
Building sqft 109,185
Building dimensions 50 ft x 204.33 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 11
Year built 1920
Year last altered 2012
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 521 East 72nd Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 15
Regulated units
Commercial units 17
Residential sqft
Office sqft
Retail sqft
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Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 8
Closest police station 0.58 Miles
Closest fire station 0.44 Miles

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Other Property Data for 521 East 72nd Street, New York

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 521-523 E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021
  • 520-522 E 73rd St, New York, NY 10021

About 521 East 72nd Street, New York

How many square feet does 521 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 have?

This Miscellaneous and Old Style Bank Buildings (O9) located at 521 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 has a total of 109,185 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 521 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

521 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $59,760,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 17 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 521 East 72nd Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 521 East 72nd Street, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 521 East 72nd Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/04/2017 - D
01/25/2018 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2018012500071002)
12/04/2017 - D
01/25/2018 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2018012500071001)
07/21/2017 - R UCC3 Termination
(2017071801147002)
07/09/2017 - D
07/21/2017 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2017071801147001)
07/06/2017 - D
07/21/2017 - R
Agreement
(2017071801147007)
07/06/2017 - D
07/21/2017 - R
Agreement
(2017071801147006)
07/06/2017 - D
07/21/2017 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2017071801147005)
07/06/2017 - D
07/21/2017 - R
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2017071801147004)
07/06/2017 - D
07/21/2017 - R
Deed
(2017071801147003)
06/08/2016 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2016060701194001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 521 East 72nd Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $2,762,292
Estimated property tax: $2,953,992
Tax assessor's market value: $59,760,000
Assessed value: $26,892,000

Assessment History for 521 East 72nd Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 521 East 72nd 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 $59,760,000 $26,892,000 $25,463,610 10.848% $2,762,292 $2,762,292 +0.51%
2024/25 $60,974,000 $27,438,300 $25,536,060 10.762% $2,748,191 $2,748,191 +1.76%
2023/24 $60,889,000 $27,400,050 $25,497,090 10.592% $2,700,652 $2,700,652 +1.63%
2022/23 $55,468,000 $24,960,600 $24,960,600 10.646% $2,657,305 $2,657,305 +19.78%
2021/22 $45,838,000 $20,627,100 $20,627,100 10.755% $2,218,445 $2,218,445 -19.43%

Permits for 521 East 72nd Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/19/2025 Alteration
10/10/2025 Alteration
06/05/2025 Alteration
04/25/2025 Alteration
04/25/2025 Alteration
04/23/2025 Alteration
04/17/2025 Alteration
05/21/2024 Alteration
11/13/2023 Alteration
02/24/2022 Alteration
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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)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 2 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 2nd Ave & 72nd St at SE Corner
Station lines Q
Distance (miles) 0.347
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Bus Routes
Name York Av/E 72 St
Line M31
Distance (miles) 0.069

Neighbors for 521 East 72nd Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 521 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
502 E 73rd St, New York 9,695 04/17/2019
500 E 62nd St, New York 132,966 04/03/1997
524 E 73rd St, New York 41,658 08/15/2019 $19,725,320
524 E 72nd St, New York 233,223
531 E 72nd St, New York 13,500 09/28/1995
1366 York Ave, New York 9,245
1364 York Ave, New York 9,180 01/31/2020 $6,050,000
537 E 71st St, New York 168,473
541 E 72nd St, New York 11,550 09/28/1995
525 E 72nd St, New York 583,731 11/23/2022 $410,000,000
1368 York Ave, New York 11,191 01/31/2020 $7,800,000
520 E 72nd St, New York 188,446 02/22/2022 $385,000
530 E 72nd St, New York 195,000 12/11/2018 $2,100,000
510 E 62nd St, New York 84,645
535 E 72nd St, New York 13,500 08/16/2004 $677,000
1360 York Ave, New York 60,776 12/30/2015
1320 York Ave, New York 595,492 12/02/1988
527 E 72nd St, New York 13,500 09/28/1995
1230 York Ave, New York 1,200,000 02/25/1985
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