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255 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027 - Property report

Also known as: 255 Lenox Ave

Property image for 255 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,520

Sale price

$731,104

General information

Address

Primary address

255 Lenox Avenue

Alternate address(es)

255 Malcolm X Blvd

ZIP code

10027

Neighborhood

Harlem

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01907-0034

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

5,225

Building dimensions

19 ft x 54 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Last altered

1987

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/01/2004

Sale price

$731,104

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$18,022

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Lenox Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

19 ft x 80 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,520

Area overview

Walk score

98 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

83 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.32 Miles

Closest fire station

0.45 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 255 Lenox Avenue, 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 255 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/01/2004	$731,104	XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X	XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX, XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
09/10/2014 - R 07/21/2014 - D	Agreement (2014082700520004)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXX
09/10/2014 - R 07/21/2014 - D	Mortgage (2014082700520003)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXX
09/10/2014 - R 07/21/2014 - D	Deed (2014082700520001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
09/10/2014 - R 07/17/2014 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014082700520002)	XXXX XXX	XXXX XXX
09/10/2014 - R 05/21/2014 - D	Subordination of Mortgage (2014082700520005)	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X	XXXXXXX XXX X X
09/10/2014 - R 04/16/2014 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014082700520006)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
02/09/2009 - R 11/23/2007 - D	Sundry Miscellaneous (2009013000232001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX
07/07/2005 - R 04/28/2005 - D	Mortgage (2005060300671002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
07/07/2005 - R 04/14/2005 - D	Power of Attorney (2005060300671001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
03/31/2004 - R 03/09/2004 - D	UCC3 Amendment (2004030901566001)	XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 255 Lenox Avenue, 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

$18,022

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$3,042,000

Assessed value

$182,520

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$3,461,000	$207,660	$89,403	19.843%	$18,022	$17,740	-0.53%
2024/25	$2,835,000	$170,100	$88,800	20.085%	$18,105	$17,835	+6.17%
2023/24	$3,052,000	$183,120	$83,639	20.085%	$17,080	$16,799	+5.02%
2022/23	$3,140,000	$188,400	$78,766	20.309%	$16,293	$15,997	+7.92%
2021/22	$3,374,000	$202,440	$74,246	19.963%	$15,109	$14,822	+3.15%
2020/21	$3,711,000	$222,660	$68,278	21.045%	$15,928	$14,369	+9.43%
2019/20	$3,461,000	$207,660	$62,036	21.167%	$15,900	$13,131	+20.64%
2018/19	$4,212,000	$252,720	$52,033	20.919%	$14,824	$10,885	+18.51%
2017/18	$3,211,000	$192,660	$45,056	20.385%	$13,628	$9,185	+16.95%
2016/17	$2,611,000	$156,660	$39,286	19.991%	$12,609	$7,854	+11.44%

Permits

Permit information for 255 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
09/16/2003	Alteration type 1
02/03/2003	Alteration type 1
03/26/2002	Alteration type 1
06/21/2001	Alteration type 1
11/24/1993	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	04/29/2026	A
	11/17/2025	I
	06/04/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Lenox Ave & 125th St at SW Corner

Station lines

2-3

Distance (miles)

0.107

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet School	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	98	0.08
P.S. 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet School	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	98	0.08
Great Tomorrows Usa	NR	No	Private	K-11	31	0.04
Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School	10	No	Charter	K-4	198	0.07
Future Leaders Institute Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	301	0.08
Great Tomorrows USA School	NR	No	Private	K-11	0	0.09
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	21	0.16
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	21	0.16
P.S. 76 A Phillip Randolph	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	308	0.22
P.S. 76 A Phillip Randolph	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	308	0.22

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Great Tomorrows Usa	NR	No	Private	K-11	31	0.04
Future Leaders Institute Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	301	0.08
Great Tomorrows USA School	NR	No	Private	K-11	0	0.09
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	21	0.16
P.S. 76 A Phillip Randolph	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	308	0.22
Harlem International Community	NR	No	Private	K, 3, 5-9	0	0.23
Success Academy Harlem 1	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,574	0.25
P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	277	0.27
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School	4	No	Charter	PK, K-3, 6-12	653	0.32
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy	3	No	Charter	PK, K-8	410	0.34

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Great Tomorrows Usa	NR	No	Private	K-11	31	0.04
Great Tomorrows USA School	NR	No	Private	K-11	0	0.09
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	21	0.16
Success Academy Harlem 1	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,574	0.25
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School	4	No	Charter	PK, K-3, 6-12	653	0.32
P.S. 79 Horan School	NR	No	Public	6-12	224	0.36
Harlem Renaissence High School	1	No	Public	9-12	176	0.38
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,019	0.43
Urban Assembly-Global Commerce	NR	No	Public	9-12	153	0.43
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-12	1,138	0.43

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 255 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027?

The development at 255 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 255 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027?

255 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027 has a total of 5,225 square feet.

When was 255 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027 last sold and what was the sale price?

255 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027 was last sold on 03/01/2004 for $731,104.

What is the assessed value of 255 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027?

255 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027 is currently assessed at $182,520.

What are the property taxes for 255 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027?

The property taxes for 255 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027 total $18,022.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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