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541 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 - Property report

Also known as: 539-541 E 72nd St

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Property type

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

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,813

General information

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Address
Primary address
541 East 72nd Street
Alternate address(es)
539-541 E 72nd St
ZIP code
10021
Neighborhood
Lenox Hill
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01484-0024

Owner

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Building
Property type
Walk-up Cooperative Building (Other than Condominiums) (XC6)
Building sq. ft.
11,550
Building dimensions
41 ft x 59 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
5
Year built
1910
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$136,112
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
10
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
1
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 72 Street (wide)
Franklin D Roosevelt Drive (narrow)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
40.83 ft x 64.33 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,813

Area overview

Walk score
81 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
82 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.63 Miles
Closest fire station
0.50 Miles

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Units for 541 East 72nd Street, New York, NY

Unit Sale date Sale price Sq. ft. Price/Sq. ft.
Unit 1A,B
Unit 1E,R 09/20/2017 2,091
Unit 4B
Unit 5A,R 08/16/2022 1,168
Unit 5B 08/13/2019

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 541 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/03/2023 - R
04/20/2023 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2023042800579001)
XX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
05/03/2023 - R
04/20/2023 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023042800514001)
XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
04/18/2023 - R
04/05/2023 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2023041400749001)
XX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
04/18/2023 - R
04/05/2023 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023041400743001)
XX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
09/23/2015 - R UCC3 Termination
(2015091801422001)
XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXX XXX
06/15/2011 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2011061301246001)
XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXX XXX
10/17/2008 - R Initial UCC1
(2008101401157003)
XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X X X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
10/17/2008 - R
10/07/2008 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2008101401157002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
10/17/2008 - R
10/07/2008 - D
Mortgage
(2008101401157001)
XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X X X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/17/2006 - R
10/02/2006 - D
UCC3 Termination
(2006100200798001)
XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 541 East 72nd Street, New York, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$136,112
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,954,000
Assessed value
$1,329,300

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 $2,762,000 $1,242,900 $1,207,702 12.439% $150,585 $127,582 +0.31%
2024/25 $2,598,000 $1,169,100 $1,165,657 12.5% $146,138 $127,188 -2.26%
2023/24 $2,842,000 $1,278,900 $1,184,845 12.502% $148,615 $130,133 +5.47%
2022/23 $2,759,000 $1,241,550 $1,135,525 12.267% $139,776 $123,383 +3.80%
2021/22 $2,490,000 $1,120,500 $1,101,563 12.235% $135,271 $118,864 -11.16%
2020/21 $2,669,000 $1,201,050 $1,090,671 12.267% $134,510 $133,793 +3.65%
2019/20 $2,626,000 $1,181,700 $1,034,852 12.473% $129,780 $129,077 +5.18%
2018/19 $2,403,000 $1,081,350 $973,007 12.612% $124,596 $122,716 +2.18%
2017/18 $2,383,000 $1,072,350 $944,226 12.719% $122,195 $120,096 +3.35%
2016/17 $2,348,000 $1,056,600 $901,322 12.892% $119,123 $116,198 +0.48%

Permit information for 541 East 72nd Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/31/2026 Alteration
07/28/2026 Alteration
07/27/2026 Alteration
06/15/2026 Alteration
06/08/2026 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
03/15/2023 A
02/15/2022 A
04/01/2021 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

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
2

Subway & traffic

Closest station
2nd Ave & 72nd St at SE Corner
Station lines
Q
Distance (miles)
0.397

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 183 Robert L Stevenson 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 498 0.36
P.S. 183 Robert L Stevenson 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 498 0.36
The Town School NR No Private PK-8 384 0.18
The Town School NR No Private PK-8 384 0.18
Lycee Francais De New York NR No Private PK-12 1,364 0.19
Lycee Francais De New York NR No Private PK-12 1,364 0.19
P.S. Is 217 Roosevelt Island 7 No Public PK, K-8 716 0.24
P.S. Is 217 Roosevelt Island 7 No Public PK, K-8 716 0.24
The Child School NR No Private K-12 340 0.25
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor 9 No Public PK, K-5 644 0.29
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 0.52
The Town School NR No Private PK-8 384 0.18
Lycee Francais De New York NR No Private PK-12 1,364 0.19
P.S. Is 217 Roosevelt Island 7 No Public PK, K-8 716 0.24
The Child School NR No Private K-12 340 0.25
YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL 9 No Public 6-8 256 0.29
The Cathedral School NR No Private K-8 53 0.36
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.44
Rudolf Steiner Upper School NR No Private 7-12 0 0.44
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lycee Francais De New York NR No Private PK-12 1,364 0.19
The Child School NR No Private K-12 340 0.25
Eleanor Roosevelt High School 10 No Public 9-12 541 0.30
Talent Unlimited High School 7 No Public 9-12 438 0.44
Vanguard High School 5 No Public 9-12 421 0.44
Urban Academy Laboratory High School 1 No Public 9-12 135 0.44
Manhattan International High School 1 No Public 9-12 352 0.44
Rudolf Steiner Upper School NR No Private 7-12 0 0.44
Brearley School NR No Private K-12 748 0.54
The Brearley School NR No Private K-12 748 0.54

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 541 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

The development at 541 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 541 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

541 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 has a total of 11,550 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 541 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

541 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 is currently assessed at $1,329,300.

What are the property taxes for 541 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

The property taxes for 541 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 total $155,544.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 10 residential unit(s).

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