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City College - 259 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031 - Property report

Also known as: 201-221 Convent Ave

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Property type

City University (W5)

Year built

1962

Lot sq. ft.

166,166

General information

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Address
Building name
City College
Primary address
City College - 259 Convent Avenue
Alternate address(es)
201-221 Convent Ave
221 I Convent Ave
229-259 Convent Ave
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ZIP code
10031
Neighborhood
Harlem
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01957-0105

Owner

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Building
Property type
City University (W5)
Building sq. ft.
342,626
Building dimensions
578.67 ft x 40.67 ft
Buildings on lot
4
Stories
7
Year built
1962
Last altered
1989
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
0
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
338.67 ft x 800.33 ft
Lot sq. ft.
166,166

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
6
Community district
9
Closest police station
0.29 Miles
Closest fire station
0.12 Miles

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Ownership

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Documents

Sales history for City College - 259 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/02/1982 - R Landmark Designation
(1380000011438)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
03/31/1982 - R Deed
(1140000006314)		 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
03/30/1982 - R
02/10/1982 - D		 Deed
(1490000006149)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXX XX XX
08/01/1973 - R Deed
(1130008524113)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for City College - 259 Convent 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
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$88,133,000
Assessed value
$39,659,850

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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 $86,011,000 $38,704,950 $0 10.848% $3,943,649 $0 n/a
2024/25 $84,751,000 $38,137,950 $0 10.762% $3,936,387 $0 n/a
2023/24 $83,042,000 $37,368,900 $0 10.592% $3,884,950 $0 n/a
2022/23 $78,299,000 $35,234,550 $0 10.646% $3,751,070 $0 n/a
2021/22 $71,827,000 $32,322,150 $0 10.755% $3,476,247 $0 n/a
2020/21 $88,489,000 $39,820,050 $0 10.694% $3,931,149 $0 n/a
2019/20 $85,878,000 $38,645,100 $0 10.537% $3,697,501 $0 n/a
2018/19 $82,519,000 $37,133,550 $0 10.514% $3,519,311 $0 n/a
2017/18 $77,716,000 $34,972,200 $0 10.514% $3,333,381 $0 n/a
2016/17 $73,846,000 $33,230,700 $0 10.574% $3,177,412 $0 n/a
Permits

Permit information for City College - 259 Convent Avenue, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/21/2026 Alteration
07/21/2026 Alteration
07/21/2026 Alteration
07/14/2026 Alteration
07/14/2026 Alteration

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/04/2019 E-elevator elevatorrequired
11/04/2019 E-elevator elevatorrequired
03/06/2019 Aeuhaz1-fail to certify class 1

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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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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Saint Nicholas Ave & 137th St at SW Corner
Station lines
B-C
Distance (miles)
0.13
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Neighbors for City College - 259 Convent Avenue, New York, NY

2459 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 2461 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 2463 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 275 Convent Ave, New York 2445 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 48 St Nicholas Ave, New York 2455 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 181 Convent Ave, New York 306 W 129th St, New York 2451 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 2407 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 410 St Nicholas Ave, New York 2391 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 401 W 130th St, New York 160 Convent Ave, New York 400 St Nicholas Ave, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for City College - 259 Convent 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 10027, New York City, NY 10029, New York City, NY 10030, New York City, NY 10032, New York City, NY 10033, New York City, NY 10035, New York City, NY 10037, New York City, NY 10039, New York City, NY 10040, New York City, NY 10115, New York City, NY 10451, New York City, NY 10452, New York City, NY 10454, New York City, NY 10456, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for City College - 259 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031?

The development at City College - 259 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031 was built in 1962.

What is the total square footage of City College - 259 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031?

City College - 259 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031 has a total of 342,626 square feet.

What is the assessed value of City College - 259 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031?

City College - 259 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031 is currently assessed at $39,659,850.

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