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The Cambridge - 500 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028 - Property report

Also known as: 500 E 85th St

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Property type

Elevator Apartment - Luxury Type (D8)

Year built

1968

Lot sq. ft.

17,575

General information

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Address
Building name
The Cambridge
Primary address
The Cambridge - 500 East 85th Street
Alternate address(es)
1596-1608 York Ave
500-508 E 85th St
ZIP code
10028
Neighborhood
Yorkville
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01581-0049

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Building
Property type
Elevator Apartment - Luxury Type (D8)
Building sq. ft.
242,032
Building dimensions
170 ft x 95 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
23
Year built
1968
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,622,754
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
233
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
179.33 ft x 98 ft
Lot sq. ft.
17,575

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
82 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.97 Miles
Closest fire station
0.47 Miles

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Building Description

1596 York Avenue is a 23-story property located in Manhattan's Yorkville neighborhood. Built in 1968, the property comprises 233 residential units, three commercial units, and more than 23,000 square feet of garage space. The average residential unit is 933 square feet in size, bringing the property's footprint to 242,032 square feet. Unit sizes range from studios to three-bedroom layouts, and amenities include laundry facilities with closed circuit TV security, 24-hour doorman service, onsite garage parking, monitored service entrance, and a landscaped drive dotted with fountains.

Just a block from Carl Schurz Park, 1596 York Avenue is part of School District 2, zoned for Yorkville Community School and J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner. The nearest high school is Eleanor High School. 1596 York Avenue is a quarter mile from the 2nd Avenue and 86th Street Station, serving the Q train. The 4, 5, and 6 trains can be boarded a little over half a mile away.

Ownership

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for The Cambridge - 500 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/19/2023 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2023121900450001)		 XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
05/08/2019 - R Initial UCC1
(2019042200517009)		 XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
05/08/2019 - R UCC3 Termination
(2019042200517004)		 XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
05/08/2019 - R UCC3 Termination
(2019042200517003)		 XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
05/08/2019 - R
04/15/2019 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2019042200517008)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
05/08/2019 - R
04/15/2019 - D		 Agreement
(2019042200517007)		 XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/08/2019 - R
04/15/2019 - D		 Mortgage
(2019042200517006)		 XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/08/2019 - R
04/15/2019 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2019042200517005)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/08/2019 - R
04/15/2019 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2019042200517002)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
05/08/2019 - R
04/15/2019 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2019042200517001)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for The Cambridge - 500 East 85th Street, New York, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$2,622,754
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$52,569,000
Assessed value
$23,656,050

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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 $51,523,000 $23,185,350 $20,341,350 12.439% $2,530,261 $2,530,261 +0.99%
2024/25 $44,752,000 $20,138,400 $20,044,280 12.5% $2,505,535 $2,505,535 +6.11%
2023/24 $41,973,000 $18,887,850 $18,887,850 12.502% $2,361,359 $2,361,359 -1.57%
2022/23 $43,460,000 $19,557,000 $19,557,000 12.267% $2,399,057 $2,399,057 -1.66%
2021/22 $44,307,000 $19,938,150 $19,938,150 12.235% $2,439,433 $2,439,433 -9.06%
2020/21 $50,053,000 $22,523,850 $21,866,130 12.267% $2,682,318 $2,682,318 -0.28%
2019/20 $50,044,000 $22,519,800 $21,564,960 12.473% $2,689,797 $2,689,797 +2.35%
2018/19 $48,855,000 $21,984,750 $20,836,600 12.612% $2,627,912 $2,627,912 +2.95%
2017/18 $47,271,000 $21,271,950 $20,068,900 12.719% $2,552,563 $2,552,563 +1.81%
2016/17 $46,734,000 $21,030,300 $19,448,350 12.892% $2,507,281 $2,507,281 +0.67%
Permits

Permit information for The Cambridge - 500 East 85th Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/27/2026 Alteration
05/26/2026 Alteration
05/26/2026 Alteration
05/26/2026 Alteration
09/10/2024 Alteration

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
04/30/2019 Fisp-facade safety program facade required
11/02/2015 E-elevator
11/02/2015 E-elevator

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$729

10.4% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$807

22.4% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$630

-8.1% 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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Subway & traffic

Closest station
2nd Ave & 86th St at NE Corner
Station lines
Q
Distance (miles)
0.287
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Neighbors for The Cambridge - 500 East 85th Street, New York, NY

517 E 84th St, New York 524 E 85th St, New York 1616 York Ave, New York 519 E 85th St, New York 510 E 85th St, New York 530 E 85th St, New York 110 E End Ave, New York 1610 York Ave, New York 522 E 85th St, New York 536 E 85th St, New York 509 E 84th St, New York 1614 York Ave, New York 1612 York Ave, New York 534 E 85th St, New York 538 E 85th St, New York 100 E End Ave, New York 526 E 85th St, New York 528 E 85th St, New York 515 E 85th St, New York 520 E 85th St, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for The Cambridge - 500 East 85th 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 The Cambridge - 500 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028?

The development at The Cambridge - 500 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028 was built in 1968.

What is the total square footage of The Cambridge - 500 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028?

The Cambridge - 500 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028 has a total of 242,032 square feet.

What is the assessed value of The Cambridge - 500 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028?

The Cambridge - 500 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028 is currently assessed at $23,656,050.

What are the property taxes for The Cambridge - 500 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028?

The property taxes for The Cambridge - 500 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028 total $2,622,754.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 233 residential unit(s).

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