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5 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 - Property report

Also known as: 5 E 81st St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,026

General information

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Address
Primary address
5 East 81st Street
ZIP code
10028
Neighborhood
Carnegie Hill
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01493-0007

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
6,179
Building dimensions
19.83 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
5
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Expensive Mas
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$172,217
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 81 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
5 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19.83 ft x 102.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,026

Area overview

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

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Ownership

Ownership information for 5 East 81st 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 5 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/27/2006 - R
01/10/2006 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2006011002035002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
10/04/2002 - R Sundry Agreement
(1710008826371)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X
10/04/2002 - R Sundry Agreement
(1700008826370)
08/03/2000 - R
06/12/2000 - D		 Deed
(1180007293918)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
03/16/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1330006505333)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
03/01/1999 - R Deed
(1570006482557)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX
03/01/1999 - R Power of Attorney
(1750006482075)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXX X
10/24/1989 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1760000321776)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXX XX
10/24/1989 - R Mortgage
(1450000321745)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
10/24/1989 - R Power of Attorney
(1460000321746)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5 East 81st 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
$172,217
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$14,465,000
Assessed value
$867,900

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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 $16,079,000 $964,740 $837,548 19.843% $166,195 $166,195 +4.72%
2024/25 $13,169,000 $790,140 $790,140 20.085% $158,700 $158,700 -2.70%
2023/24 $13,534,000 $812,040 $812,040 20.085% $163,098 $163,098 -1.40%
2022/23 $14,354,000 $861,240 $814,492 20.309% $165,415 $165,415 +7.84%
2021/22 $15,424,000 $925,440 $768,389 19.963% $153,393 $153,393 +0.55%
2020/21 $17,567,000 $1,054,020 $724,896 21.045% $152,554 $152,554 +0.26%
2019/20 $14,281,000 $856,860 $718,848 21.167% $152,159 $152,159 +6.08%
2018/19 $13,387,000 $803,220 $685,670 20.919% $143,435 $143,435 +3.67%
2017/18 $13,604,000 $816,240 $678,743 20.385% $138,362 $138,362 +8.09%
2016/17 $15,098,000 $905,880 $640,324 19.991% $128,007 $128,007 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 5 East 81st Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/16/2026 Alteration
07/16/2026 Alteration
06/14/2026 Alteration
06/11/2026 Alteration
08/20/2025 Alteration

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Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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

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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Lexington Ave & 77th St at NW Corner
Station lines
6
Distance (miles)
0.324
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 587 0.09
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 587 0.09
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.10
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.10
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK-12 299 0.10
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK-12 299 0.10
Marymount School of NY NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.12
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 0.49
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.10
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK-12 299 0.10
Marymount School of NY NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.12
Marymount School Of New York NR No Private PK-12 762 0.12
St Ignatius Loyola School NR No Private K-8 547 0.15
P.S. 169 Robert F Kennedy NR No Public K-11 301 0.38
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.10
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK-12 299 0.10
Marymount School of NY NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.12
Marymount School Of New York NR No Private PK-12 762 0.12
Loyola School NR No Private 9-12 208 0.17
P.S. 169 Robert F Kennedy NR No Public K-11 301 0.38

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Neighbors for 5 East 81st Street, New York, NY

15 E 81st St, New York 1001 5th Ave, New York 45 E 80th St, New York 21 E 81st St, New York 940 Park Ave, New York 950 Park Ave, New York 1076 Madison Ave, New York 54 E 82nd St, New York 50 E 81st St, New York 9 E 81st St, New York 11 E 81st St, New York 36 E 81st St, New York 52 E 82nd St, New York 4 E 81st St, New York 63 E 80th St, New York 51 E 80th St, New York 1075 Madison Ave, New York 14 E 81st St, New York 40 E 81st St, New York 1061 Madison Ave, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for 5 East 81st Street, New York, NY

10021, New York City, NY 10022, New York City, NY 10023, New York City, NY 10025, New York City, NY 10026, New York City, NY 10029, New York City, NY 10044, New York City, NY 10065, New York City, NY 10075, 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 10171, New York City, NY 10172, New York City, NY 11102, New York City, NY 11106, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028?

The development at 5 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 5 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028?

5 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 has a total of 6,179 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028?

5 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 is currently assessed at $867,900.

What are the property taxes for 5 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028?

The property taxes for 5 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 total $172,217.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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