Eliza Theiss,
Mar 14, 2025
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538 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028 Property Information
538 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 538 East 85th Street |
| Neighborhood | Yorkville |
| Zip code | 10028 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 01581-0035 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 538 East 85th Street, New York
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $108,843 |
Lot & Building Information for 538 East 85th Street, New York
| Lot sqft | 2,554 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Over Six Families without Stores (C1) |
| Building sqft | 7,770 |
| Building dimensions |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 5 |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Year last altered | 1987 |
| Construction type | Register |
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| School district | 2 |
| Community district | 8 |
| Closest police station | 1.01 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.55 Miles |
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Other Property Data for 538 East 85th Street, New York
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About 538 East 85th Street, New York
What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 538 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028?
538 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028 was built in 1910 and has a total of 7,770 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 538 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $819,000, the tax amount paid for 538 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028 is $102,375. For the next year, the tax amount for 538 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028 is estimated at $108,843.
When was 538 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028 last sold?538 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028 was last sold in 10/08/1987.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 20 residential unit(s).
Ownership Information for 538 East 85th Street, New York
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Eliza Theiss,
Mar 06, 2025
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Past Sales & Property History for 538 East 85th Street, New York
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Title Documents for 538 East 85th Street, New York
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Property Taxes for 538 East 85th Street, New York
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| Tax year: | 2024-2025 |
| Property tax: | $102,375 |
| Estimated property tax: | $108,843 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,820,000 |
| Assessed value: | $819,000 |
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Assessment History for 538 East 85th Street, New York
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 East 85th 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 |
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| 2024/25 | $1,820,000 | $819,000 | $819,000 | 12.5% | $102,375 | $102,375 | -8.15% |
| 2023/24 | $1,992,000 | $896,400 | $891,540 | 12.502% | $111,460 | $111,460 | +3.79% |
| 2022/23 | $2,242,000 | $1,008,900 | $875,430 | 12.267% | $107,389 | $107,389 | +5.72% |
| 2021/22 | $1,845,000 | $830,250 | $830,250 | 12.235% | $101,581 | $101,581 | +1.63% |
| 2020/21 | $1,925,000 | $866,250 | $814,770 | 12.267% | $99,948 | $99,948 | +0.51% |
Permits for 538 East 85th Street, New York
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats
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Median Price/Sqft Q4/2024
$670
1.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q3/2024
$683
14.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$632
-2.8% YoY
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Risk
| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Distance (miles) | 0.357 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | York Av/E 84 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | M31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.087 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Neighbors for 538 East 85th Street, New York
Here are the neighbors for 538 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
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| 510 E 85th St, New York | 77,768 | ||
| 517 E 84th St, New York | 3,800 | 08/06/1998 | |
| 515 E 84th St, New York | 2,850 | 05/24/2000 | |
| 530 E 85th St, New York | 8,145 | 02/14/1978 | |
| 505 E 84th St, New York | 4,421 | 04/29/2021 | $7,850,000 |
| 110 E End Ave, New York | 150,754 | 10/14/2011 | $9,759,987 |
| 536 E 85th St, New York | 7,770 | 01/29/2014 | |
| 522 E 85th St, New York | 8,145 | 06/15/2007 | |
| 519 E 84th St, New York | 3,800 | 02/16/2022 | $7,250,000 |
| 511 E 84th St, New York | 4,409 | 09/21/2017 | |
| 509 E 84th St, New York | 3,800 | 10/02/2007 | |
| 534 E 85th St, New York | 21,500 | 01/25/2000 | |
| 100 E End Ave, New York | 130,918 | ||
| 521 E 84th St, New York | 3,800 | 02/03/1978 | |
| 528 E 85th St, New York | 8,145 | 09/22/2016 | $5,828,969 |
| 500 E 85th St, New York | 242,032 | 09/15/1999 | |
| 523 E 84th St, New York | 43,080 | 12/19/1978 | |
| 507 E 84th St, New York | 3,800 | 11/05/2017 | |
| 520 E 85th St, New York | 8,145 | 08/13/1996 | |
| 513 E 84th St, New York | 3,800 | 01/01/2008 |
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