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159 East 87th Street, New York, NY 10128 Property Information

159 East 87th Street, New York, NY 10128 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 East 87th Street
Secondary address 159-161 E 87th St
Neighborhood Carnegie Hill
Zip code 10128
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01516-0024

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 East 87th Street, New York

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Purchase date 11/15/2016
Purchase price $9,975,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $17,501

Lot & Building Information for 159 East 87th Street, New York

Lot sqft 2,573
Lot dimensions 25.55 ft x 100.67 ft
Building class Primarily One Family with One Store or Office (S1) i
Building sqft 8,126
Building dimensions 26 ft x 98 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1910
Year last altered 2018
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 159 East 87th Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 1
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Office sqft

Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 8
Closest police station 0.70 Miles
Closest fire station 0.09 Miles

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Other Property Data for 159 East 87th Street, New York

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 159-161 E 87th St, New York, NY 10128

About 159 East 87th Street, New York

How many sq. ft. does 159 East 87th Street, New York, NY 10128 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily One Family with One Store or Office (S1) located at 159 East 87th Street, New York, NY 10128 has a total of 8,126 square feet and a current price per square foot of $1,227.

What is the year built & the current market value of 159 East 87th Street, New York, NY 10128?

159 East 87th Street, New York, NY 10128 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,292,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 159 East 87th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 East 87th Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/15/2016 $9,975,000
10/14/2014 $11,306,130
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 159 East 87th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/14/2018 - D
05/16/2018 - R
Zoning Lot Description
(2018051401001002)
05/11/2018 - D
05/16/2018 - R
Certificate
(2018051401001001)
11/15/2016 - D
11/18/2016 - R
Deed
(2016111601207001)
07/07/2016 - R UCC3 Termination
(2016070600777001)
06/23/2016 - D
07/07/2016 - R
Partial Release of Mortgage
(2016070600777002)
10/14/2014 - D
07/06/2015 - R
NYC Real Property Transfer Tax
(2014111300676001)
06/20/2013 - R UCC3 Amendment
(2013060701503001)
05/09/2013 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2013050901088001)
09/26/2008 - R Initial UCC1
(2008092500813001)
09/24/2008 - D
10/07/2008 - R
Deed
(2008100200761005)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 East 87th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $15,321
Estimated property tax: $17,501
Tax assessor's market value: $1,292,000
Assessed value: $77,520

Assessment History for 159 East 87th Street, New York

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,292,000 $77,520 $77,210 19.843% $15,321 $15,321 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,214,000 $72,840 $72,840 20.085% $14,630 $14,630 -1.94%
2023/24 $1,238,000 $74,280 $74,280 20.085% $14,919 $14,919 -0.70%
2022/23 $1,233,000 $73,980 $73,980 20.309% $15,025 $15,025 +6.66%
2021/22 $1,176,000 $70,560 $70,560 19.963% $14,086 $14,086 -4.90%

Permits for 159 East 87th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/11/2022 Alteration
06/27/2022 Alteration
03/24/2021 Alteration
03/24/2021 Alteration
08/20/2020 Alteration
02/28/2020 Alteration
02/05/2020 Alteration
02/03/2020 Alteration type 2
01/06/2020 Alteration type 3
12/09/2019 Alteration
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$611
-10.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$625
5.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$620
-4.2% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Lexington Ave & 86th St at NE Corner
Station lines 4-5-6
Distance (miles) 0.055
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Bus Routes
Name Lexington Av/E 89 St
Line M101
Distance (miles) 0.067

Neighbors for 159 East 87th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 159 East 87th Street, New York, NY 10128.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
169 E 87th St, New York 26,382 06/03/2022
1065 Park Ave, New York 114,000 01/15/1979
1536 3rd Ave, New York 11,956 01/15/2008 $10
1534 3rd Ave, New York 10,231 12/30/2008 $300,000
1550 3rd Ave, New York 67,500 05/15/2014 $235,131
1291 Lexington Ave, New York 15,240 03/10/2015 $14,057,800
163 E 87th St, New York 12,050 12/21/1995
165 E 87th St, New York 10,170 12/21/1995
111 E 87th St, New York 9,542
110 E 87th St, New York 62,438
1049 Park Ave, New York 78,613 07/12/2004
167 E 87th St, New York 10,590 12/21/1995
1562 3rd Ave, New York 10,078 01/10/2002
1297 Lexington Ave, New York 16,187 09/23/1998
1067 Park Ave, New York 8,780 11/06/2014
173 E 87th St, New York 27,198 12/14/2011 $1,146,435
1566 3rd Ave, New York 6,267 03/12/2014 $8,000,000
178 E 88th St, New York 4,668 07/10/1985
120 E 87th St, New York 337,099
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