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218 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 Property Information

218 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 218 East 81st Street
Neighborhood Yorkville
Zip code 10028
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01526-0039

Sales & Tax Overview for 218 East 81st Street, New York

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Purchase date 12/26/2012
Purchase price $4,500,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $208,576

Lot & Building Information for 218 East 81st Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 2,596
Lot dimensions 25.42 ft x 102.17 ft
Property type Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)
Building sqft 9,970
Building dimensions 25 ft x 80 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 5
Year built 1930
Year last altered 1969
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 218 East 81st Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 17
Regulated units
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

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School district 2
Community district 8
Closest police station 0.67 Miles
Closest fire station 0.24 Miles

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Other Property Data for 218 East 81st Street, New York

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About 218 East 81st Street, New York

How many sq. ft. does 218 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 218 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 has a total of 9,970 square feet and a current price per square foot of $451.

What is the year built & the current market value of 218 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028?

218 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 was built in 1930 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $4,235,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 218 East 81st Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 218 East 81st Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/26/2012 $4,500,000

Title Documents for 218 East 81st Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/05/2019 - D
09/12/2019 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2019091101031005)
09/05/2019 - D
09/12/2019 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2019091101031004)
09/05/2019 - D
09/12/2019 - R
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2019091101031003)
09/05/2019 - D
09/12/2019 - R
Mortgage
(2019091101031002)
09/05/2019 - D
09/12/2019 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2019091101031001)
05/07/2013 - R Initial UCC1
(2013042200107003)
03/28/2013 - D
05/07/2013 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2013042200107002)
03/28/2013 - D
05/07/2013 - R
Mortgage
(2013042200107001)
12/26/2012 - D
01/14/2013 - R
Deed
(2013010301725001)
07/13/2012 - D
08/08/2012 - R
Mortgage
(2012072401008001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 218 East 81st Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $196,049
Estimated property tax: $208,576
Tax assessor's market value: $4,235,000
Assessed value: $1,905,750

Assessment History for 218 East 81st Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 218 East 81st 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 $4,235,000 $1,905,750 $1,576,087 12.439% $196,049 $196,049 +3.18%
2024/25 $3,600,000 $1,620,000 $1,520,000 12.5% $190,000 $190,000 -1.55%
2023/24 $3,860,000 $1,737,000 $1,543,660 12.502% $192,988 $192,988 +1.57%
2022/23 $3,849,000 $1,732,050 $1,548,970 12.267% $190,012 $190,012 -0.58%
2021/22 $3,563,000 $1,603,350 $1,562,040 12.235% $191,116 $191,116 +4.94%

Permits for 218 East 81st Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/14/2019 Alteration
10/01/2019 Alteration
05/31/2016 Alteration type 2
04/19/2010 Alteration type 2
08/29/2008 Alteration type 3
05/11/2007 Alteration type 2
08/14/2006 Alteration type 2
06/04/2003 Alteration type 3
06/03/2003 Alteration type 3
08/07/1997 Alteration type 2
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$797
19.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$606
-17.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$656
-5.9% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 2nd Ave & Bet 83rd & 84th St
Station lines Q
Distance (miles) 0.165
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Bus Routes
Name 3 Av/E 79 St
Line M98
Distance (miles) 0.078

Neighbors for 218 East 81st Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 218 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1429 3rd Ave, New York 3,288 03/20/2026 $2,950,000
201 E 81st St, New York 9,869 03/14/2022 $9,250,000
220 E 81st St, New York 3,308 12/13/1996
1555 2nd Ave, New York 4,403 03/17/2014
228 E 81st St, New York 10,060 09/05/2019 $1,469,000
230 E 81st St, New York 6,716 12/20/2016 $6,000,000
238 E 81st St, New York 18,624 01/23/1984
215 E 80th St, New York 175,375
209 E 81st St, New York 11,925 12/10/1981
1557 2nd Ave, New York 4,444 08/08/2012 $3,000,000
232 E 81st St, New York 10,150 06/12/1990
200 E 81st St, New York 16,900 12/07/2011
224 E 81st St, New York 10,225 11/12/2019 $6,300,000
1425 3rd Ave, New York 6,520 08/14/2017
206 E 81st St, New York 13,000 07/28/2016 $11,000,000
226 E 81st St, New York 9,895 07/01/2023 $2,193,750
1559 2nd Ave, New York 4,744 05/16/2012
240 E 81st St, New York 4,860 12/09/1998
211 E 81st St, New York 11,925 06/11/2003
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