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The Copper Building - 215 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009 Property Information

Also known as: 217 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009

The Copper Building - 215 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009 Property Information

Also known as: 217 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009

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Address

Building name The Copper Building
Primary address The Copper Building - 215 Avenue A
Secondary address 217 Avenue A
Neighborhood East Village
Zip code 10009
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 00441-0033

Sales & Tax Overview for 215 Avenue A, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $340,363

Lot & Building Information for 215 Avenue A, New York

Lot sq. ft. 5,167
Lot dimensions 51.67 ft x 100 ft
Property type Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)
Building sqft 19,830
Building dimensions 26 ft x 88 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 5
Year built 1880
Year last altered 1987
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 215 Avenue A, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 36
Regulated units
Commercial units 3
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 1
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.42 Miles
Closest fire station 0.15 Miles

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Other Property Data for 215 Avenue A, New York

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  • 217 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009

About 215 Avenue A, New York

How many square feet does The Copper Building - 215 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009 have?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at The Copper Building - 215 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009 has a total of 19,830 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of The Copper Building - 215 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009?

The Copper Building - 215 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009 was built in 1880 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $7,374,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 3 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 215 Avenue A, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 215 Avenue A, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 215 Avenue A, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/25/2022 - D
04/15/2022 - R
Agreement
(2022040801087002)
03/25/2022 - D
04/15/2022 - R
Mortgage
(2022040801087001)
07/14/2017 - D
07/20/2017 - R
Agreement
(2017072000598002)
07/14/2017 - D
07/20/2017 - R
Mortgage
(2017072000598001)
09/19/2012 - R UCC3 Termination
(2012091701108001)
09/05/2012 - D
09/25/2012 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2012091401388001)
09/05/2012 - D
01/02/2013 - R
Agreement
(2012091401324003)
09/05/2012 - D
01/02/2013 - R
Mortgage
(2012091401324002)
09/05/2012 - D
01/02/2013 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2012091401324001)
07/30/2010 - D
08/05/2010 - R
UCC3 Termination
(2010080300573008)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 215 Avenue A, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $338,299
Estimated property tax: $340,363
Tax assessor's market value: $7,374,000
Assessed value: $3,318,300

Assessment History for 215 Avenue A, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 215 Avenue A, New York, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $7,374,000 $3,318,300 $2,719,660 12.439% $338,299 $338,299 +2.93%
2024/25 $6,936,000 $3,121,200 $2,629,400 12.5% $328,675 $328,675 +5.68%
2023/24 $5,907,000 $2,658,150 $2,487,740 12.502% $311,017 $311,017 +6.29%
2022/23 $5,493,000 $2,471,850 $2,385,320 12.267% $292,607 $292,607 +2.67%
2021/22 $5,608,000 $2,523,600 $2,329,290 12.235% $284,989 $284,989 +4.53%

Permits for 215 Avenue A, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/19/2026 Alteration
07/10/2025 Alteration
07/04/2025 Alteration
03/23/2020 Alteration type 2
02/05/2020 Alteration
02/04/2020 Alteration
10/18/2019 Alteration
08/29/2016 Alteration type 3
06/12/2000 Alteration type 2
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$797
19.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$606
-17.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$656
-5.9% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 4 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 1st Ave & 14th St at NE Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.108
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Bus Routes
Name E 14 St/Av A
Line M14D
Distance (miles) 0.031

Neighbors for 215 Avenue A, New York

Here are the neighbors for The Copper Building - The Copper Building - 215 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
37 E 1st St, New York 6,855 05/19/2022 $3,625,000
221 Avenue A, New York 11,796 08/27/2007
426 E 14th St, New York 31,875 08/14/2018 $28,250,000
400 E 14th St, New York 34,703
219 Avenue A, New York 6,319 08/11/2014
424 E 14th St, New York 8,900 12/28/2015 $8,200,000
422 E 14th St, New York 9,000 11/05/1997
406 E 14th St, New York 77,260
31 E 1st St, New York 7,495 09/23/2016 $5,381,394
222 1st Ave, New York 6,742 06/21/2002
444 E 14th St, New York 4,561 10/06/1992
418 E 14th St, New York 6,250 05/30/2007
16 2nd Ave, New York 22,197 02/09/1987
39 E 1st St, New York 6,895 10/17/2011 $2,850,000
405 E 13th St, New York 30,692
414 E 14th St, New York 14,320
211 Avenue A, New York 23,984 01/31/2013 $15,318,662
2-12 2nd Ave, New York 216
35 E 1st St, New York 6,605 09/02/1980
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