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245 Water Street, New York, NY 10038 - Property report

Also known as: 245 Water St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1900

Lot sq. ft.

2,820

Sale price

$12,300,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
245 Water Street
ZIP code
10038
Neighborhood
Financial District
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
00097-0055

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
13,015
Building dimensions
37.75 ft x 76.33 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
5
Year built
1900
Last altered
2006
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
08/14/2019
Sale price
$12,300,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$103,150
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Water Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Peck Slip
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
37.75 ft x 76.33 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,820

Area overview

Walk score
100 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
92 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
2
Community district
1
Closest police station
0.61 Miles
Closest fire station
0.21 Miles

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Ownership information for 245 Water Street, New York, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 245 Water Street, New York, NY 10038

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/14/2019 $12,300,000 XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX-XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX, XXXXXX
04/14/2004 $3,750,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XX. , XXX
12/29/2003 $2,700,000 XXX XXXXX XX. , XXX. XXXXXX''X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX & XXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/27/2019 - R
08/14/2019 - D
Deed
(2019082300837002)
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XX
08/27/2019 - R
07/09/2019 - D
Power of Attorney
(2019082300837001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
05/17/2004 - R
04/14/2004 - D
Deed
(2004041601680001)
XXX XXXXX XX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
01/22/2004 - R
12/29/2003 - D
Deed
(2004010200335001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XX XXX
10/19/1994 - R
09/23/1994 - D
Deed
(1510004463351)
XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX
12/15/1987 - R
12/09/1987 - D
Deed
(1080000225408)
XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXX
12/15/1987 - R
12/09/1987 - D
Deed
(1070000225407)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXX
07/28/1982 - R
07/22/1982 - D
Deed
(1140000012514)
XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
01/30/1978 - R Landmark Designation
(1640008585764)
XXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
07/21/1972 - R Release
(1650008507565)
XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 245 Water Street, 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
$103,150
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$43,980,000
Assessed value
$2,638,800

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 $34,306,000 $2,058,360 $0 19.843% $97,311 $0 n/a
2024/25 $28,097,000 $1,685,820 $0 20.085% $93,709 $0 n/a
2023/24 $25,291,000 $1,517,460 $0 20.085% $93,709 $0 n/a
2022/23 $22,287,000 $1,337,220 $0 20.309% $93,255 $0 n/a
2021/22 $19,061,000 $1,143,660 $0 19.963% $86,478 $0 n/a
2020/21 $21,709,000 $1,302,540 $0 21.045% $86,005 $0 n/a
2019/20 $24,504,000 $1,470,240 $388,800 21.167% $82,297 $82,297 +1.57%
2018/19 $15,196,000 $911,760 $387,340 20.919% $81,333 $81,028 +4.28%
2017/18 $15,753,000 $945,180 $381,182 20.385% $78,004 $77,704 +8.14%
2016/17 $11,669,000 $700,140 $359,443 19.991% $72,166 $71,856 +19.09%

Permit information for 245 Water Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/26/2019 Alteration
11/21/2006 Alteration type 2
11/02/2006 Alteration type 2
03/01/2006 Alteration type 3
01/11/2006 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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Battery Park City, Lower Manhattan residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Manhattan median sale price

$1,260,000

5.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
AE

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
1

Subway & traffic

Closest station
William St & Fulton St at SE Corner
Station lines
A-C-J-Z-2-3-4-5
Distance (miles)
0.244

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Peck Slip School (The) 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 325 0.05
Peck Slip School (The) 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 325 0.05
Blue School NR No Private PK-8 242 0.05
Blue School NR No Private PK-8 242 0.05
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 12 NR No Charter K-1 0 0.25
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 6 NR No Charter K-1 0 0.25
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 14 NR No Charter K-1 0 0.25
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 3 NR No Charter K-1 0 0.25
Nysarc - NYC Chapter NR No Private 0 0.27
P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis 8 No Public PK, K-8 577 0.27
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Blue School NR No Private PK-8 242 0.05
Nysarc - NYC Chapter NR No Private 0 0.27
P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis 8 No Public PK, K-8 577 0.27
Spruce Street School 9 No Public PK, K-8 431 0.28
UCP of NYC NR No Private 0 0.28
School for Young Performers NR No Private K-12 10 0.38
School for Young Performers NR No Private K-12 8 0.38
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Manhattan Early College School For Advertising 5 No Public 9-12 391 0.24
Urban Assembly Maker Academy 5 No Public 9-12 520 0.24
Urban Assembly-Emergency Management NR No Public 9-12 309 0.24
Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers NR No Public 9-12 104 0.24
Nysarc - NYC Chapter NR No Private 0 0.27
UCP of NYC NR No Private 0 0.28
School for Young Performers NR No Private K-12 10 0.38
School for Young Performers NR No Private K-12 8 0.38
The Quad Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 77 0.40
Millennium High School 10 No Public 9-12 665 0.53

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 245 Water Street, New York, NY 10038?

The development at 245 Water Street, New York, NY 10038 was built in 1900.

What is the total square footage of 245 Water Street, New York, NY 10038?

245 Water Street, New York, NY 10038 has a total of 13,015 square feet.

When was 245 Water Street, New York, NY 10038 last sold and what was the sale price?

245 Water Street, New York, NY 10038 was last sold on 08/14/2019 for $12,300,000.

What is the assessed value of 245 Water Street, New York, NY 10038?

245 Water Street, New York, NY 10038 is currently assessed at $2,638,800.

What are the property taxes for 245 Water Street, New York, NY 10038?

The property taxes for 245 Water Street, New York, NY 10038 total $103,149.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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