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

Also known as: 253 Lenox Ave

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Property type

Five to Six Families (C2)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,520

General information

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Address
Primary address
253 Lenox Avenue
Alternate address(es)
253 Malcolm X Blvd
ZIP code
10027
Neighborhood
Harlem
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01907-0133

Owner

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Building
Property type
Five to Six Families (C2)
Building sq. ft.
4,180
Building dimensions
19 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1910
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$16,111
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
5
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
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
5
Community district
10
Closest police station
0.32 Miles
Closest fire station
0.45 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 253 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 253 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/07/2016 - R
10/28/2016 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016102800446001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/30/2007 - R
05/24/2007 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007052401200001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
09/15/2003 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003080801843001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
04/23/2007 - R
06/19/2003 - D		 Deed
(2007032801903001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
11/12/2003 - R
06/19/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003071601623001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/06/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1900006665090)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XX XXX XXXX
07/06/1999 - R Agreement
(1810006674981)		 XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX
07/06/1999 - R Agreement
(1300006675030)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
07/06/1999 - R Mortgage
(1230006675323)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX
07/06/1999 - R Sundry Agreement
(1730006674973)		 XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 253 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
$16,111
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,070,000
Assessed value
$481,500

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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 $1,016,000 $457,200 $119,928 12.439% $14,918 $14,918 +7.47%
2024/25 $1,017,000 $457,650 $111,045 12.5% $13,881 $13,881 +7.98%
2023/24 $996,000 $448,200 $102,820 12.502% $12,855 $12,855 +1.92%
2022/23 $830,000 $373,500 $102,820 12.267% $12,613 $12,613 +3.47%
2021/22 $907,000 $408,150 $99,629 12.235% $12,190 $12,190 +7.72%
2020/21 $977,000 $439,650 $92,252 12.267% $11,317 $11,317 +6.22%
2019/20 $830,400 $373,680 $85,419 12.473% $10,654 $10,654 +10.22%
2018/19 $692,000 $311,400 $76,642 12.612% $9,975 $9,666 -1.06%
2017/18 $650,000 $292,500 $76,812 12.719% $10,060 $9,770 +2.02%
2016/17 $520,000 $234,000 $74,278 12.892% $9,880 $9,576 +8.33%
Permits

Permit information for 253 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
01/02/1996 C-construction
03/18/1994 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
03/18/1993 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

*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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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Lenox Ave & 125th St at SW Corner
Station lines
2-3
Distance (miles)
0.111
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Neighbors for 253 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY

134 W 123rd St, New York 152 W 123rd St, New York 105 W 122nd St, New York 125 W 122nd St, New York 170 W 123rd St, New York 166 W 123rd St, New York 153 W 122nd St, New York 245 Lenox Ave, New York 108 W 123rd St, New York 126 W 123rd St, New York 2053 Adam Clayton Powell JR Blvd, New York 140 W 123rd St, New York 158 W 123rd St, New York 162 W 123rd St, New York 141 W 122nd St, New York 146 W 123rd St, New York 135 W 122nd St, New York 165 W 122nd St, New York 115 W 122nd St, New York 149 W 122nd St, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for 253 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY

07010, Bergen County, NJ 07020, Bergen County, NJ 07024, Bergen County, NJ 10024, New York City, NY 10025, New York City, NY 10026, New York City, NY 10028, New York City, NY 10029, New York City, NY 10030, New York City, NY 10031, New York City, NY 10032, New York City, NY 10035, New York City, NY 10037, New York City, NY 10039, New York City, NY 10075, New York City, NY 10115, New York City, NY 10128, New York City, NY 10451, New York City, NY 10452, New York City, NY 10454, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 253 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027?

The development at 253 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 253 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027?

253 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027 has a total of 4,180 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 253 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027?

253 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027 is currently assessed at $481,500.

What are the property taxes for 253 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027?

The property taxes for 253 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027 total $16,110.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 5 residential unit(s).

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