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The Ben Building - 259 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 - Property report

Also known as: 259 Bowery

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Property type

Special Condominium Billing Lot (R0)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,493

General information

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Address

Building name

The Ben Building

Primary address

The Ben Building - 259 Bowery

ZIP code

10002

Neighborhood

Lower East Side

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

00427-7501

Building

Property type

Special Condominium Billing Lot (R0)

Building sq. ft.

13,469

Building dimensions

25.75 ft x 94.5 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Last altered

1999

Basement

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

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Bowery (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

24.5 ft x 101.7 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,493

Area overview

Walk score

100 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

95 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.32 Miles

Closest fire station

0.20 Miles

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Units for The Ben Building - 259 Bowery, New York, NY

Unit	Sale date	Sq. ft.
Unit 1	04/06/2017	2,860
Unit 2A	08/18/2017	2,240
Unit 3	04/26/2024	2,250
Unit 4	04/26/2024	1,450
Unit 5	09/16/2024	1,450
Unit 6	09/28/2011	1,394

Ownership

Ownership information for The Ben Building - 259 Bowery, 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 The Ben Building - 259 Bowery, New York, NY 10002

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

No recently recorded documents for this property.

Tax

Property taxes for The Ben Building - 259 Bowery, New York, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

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Permits

Permit information for The Ben Building - 259 Bowery, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
01/14/2026	Alteration
03/24/2025	Alteration
01/17/2025	Alteration
12/18/2024	Alteration
11/21/2023	Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	11/23/2016	I
	10/16/2015	I
	01/20/2006	B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$1,840,000

-30% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,501

-14.4% Y-o-Y

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

Chrystie St & Houston St at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.056

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Nord Anglia International School New York	NR	No	Private	PK-8	143	0.19
Nord Anglia International School New York	NR	No	Private	PK-8	143	0.19
Neighborhood School	NR	No	Public	PK, K-5	232	0.34
Neighborhood School	NR	No	Public	PK, K-5	232	0.34
S.T.A.R. Academy - PS 63	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	178	0.34
S.T.A.R. Academy - PS 63	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	178	0.34
P.S. 20 Anna Silver	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	313	0.35
P.S. 20 Anna Silver	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	313	0.35
St George Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	47	0.37
St George Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	47	0.37

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Nativity Mission School	NR	No	Private	8	16	0.12
Nord Anglia International School New York	NR	No	Private	PK-8	143	0.19
Manhattan School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	213	0.30
St George Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	47	0.37
The Quad Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.38
School For Global Leaders	6	No	Public	6-8	151	0.40
Cornelia Connelly Center	NR	No	Private	4-8	90	0.47
Ms 131	4	No	Public	6-8	236	0.49
P.S. 140 Nathan Straus	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	295	0.55
Tompkins Square Middle School	7	No	Public	6-8	323	0.57

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Cascades High School	2	No	Public	9-12	112	0.12
Forsythe Satellite Academy	NR	No	Public	9-12	142	0.12
Manhattan School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	213	0.30
La Salle Academy	NR	No	Private	9-12	302	0.37
St George Academy	NR	No	Private	9-12	82	0.37
The Quad Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.38
Marta Valle High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	97	0.40
Lower East Side Preparatory High School	3	No	Public	9-12	438	0.40
Essex Street Academy	5	No	Public	9-12	344	0.45
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law	6	No	Public	9-12	286	0.45

Neighbors for The Ben Building - 259 Bowery, New York, NY

18 1st Ave, New York 271 Bowery, New York 215 Bowery, New York 6 Rivington St, New York 14 1st Ave, New York 179 Chrystie St, New York 181 Chrystie St, New York 187 Chrystie St, New York 76 E 1st St, New York 103 E 2nd St, New York 4 Rivington St, New York 105 E 2nd St, New York 109 E 2nd St, New York 257 Bowery, New York 16 1st Ave, New York 22 1st Ave, New York 8 Rivington St, New York

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for The Ben Building - 259 Bowery, New York, NY 10002?

The development at The Ben Building - 259 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of The Ben Building - 259 Bowery, New York, NY 10002?

The Ben Building - 259 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 has a total of 13,469 square feet.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 5 residential unit(s).

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