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81 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003 - Property report

Also known as: 77-81 1st Ave

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Property type

One Story Retail Building (K1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

7,200

Sale price

$4,200,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
81 1st Avenue
Alternate address(es)
342 E 5th St
77-81 1st Ave
79-81 1st Ave
ZIP code
10003
Neighborhood
East Village
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
00446-0029

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Building
Property type
One Story Retail Building (K1)
Building sq. ft.
7,200
Building dimensions
70 ft x 99 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1920
Last altered
1995
Building material
Sales
Sale date
04/30/2007
Sale price
$4,200,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$212,955
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
72.08 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
7,200

Area overview

Walk score
100 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
98 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
1
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.05 Miles
Closest fire station
0.28 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 81 1st Avenue, 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 81 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/30/2007 $4,200,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X X XXX XXX XXX XXXX XXX
06/24/2005 $2,000,000 XXX XXX XXX XXXX, XXX XX-XX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, X.X.X.

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/29/2016 - R
08/12/2016 - D		 Agreement
(2016092001470003)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/29/2016 - R
08/12/2016 - D		 Mortgage
(2016092001470002)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/29/2016 - R
06/13/2016 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2016092001470001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/06/2015 - R
11/02/2015 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2015110300935001)		 XX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXX
11/23/2015 - R
09/17/2015 - D		 Sundry Miscellaneous
(2015111101051001)		 XXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXX XX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXX
10/22/2013 - R
08/29/2013 - D		 Easement
(2013100100938001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X X XXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXX
10/11/2013 - R
07/10/2013 - D		 Easement
(2013090300088002)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X X XXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXX
10/11/2013 - R
07/10/2013 - D		 Easement
(2013090300088001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X X XXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXX
10/11/2013 - R
05/03/2013 - D		 Sundry Agreement
(2013090300088004)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/23/2015 - R
04/11/2013 - D		 Certificate
(2015102100378001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 81 1st 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
$212,955
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,550,000
Assessed value
$2,047,500

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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 $4,481,000 $2,016,450 $1,858,860 10.848% $201,649 $201,649 -0.84%
2024/25 $4,447,000 $2,001,150 $1,889,550 10.762% $203,353 $203,353 -0.11%
2023/24 $4,417,000 $1,987,650 $1,922,040 10.592% $203,582 $203,582 +8.49%
2022/23 $3,917,000 $1,762,650 $1,762,650 10.646% $187,652 $187,652 +14.31%
2021/22 $3,392,000 $1,526,400 $1,526,400 10.755% $164,164 $164,164 -11.71%
2020/21 $4,822,000 $2,169,900 $1,738,710 10.694% $185,938 $185,938 +14.03%
2019/20 $4,808,000 $2,163,600 $1,547,550 10.537% $163,065 $163,065 +14.22%
2018/19 $3,959,000 $1,781,550 $1,357,830 10.514% $142,762 $142,762 +13.93%
2017/18 $2,944,000 $1,324,800 $1,191,780 10.514% $125,304 $125,304 +4.51%
2016/17 $2,786,000 $1,253,700 $1,133,910 10.574% $119,900 $119,900 +2.81%
Permits

Permit information for 81 1st Avenue, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/22/2025 Alteration
12/22/2025 Alteration
12/22/2025 Alteration
11/14/2025 Alteration
10/23/2025 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Manhattan commercial market stats

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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

Property location map
Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
1st Ave & Houston St at NW Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.202
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Neighbors for 81 1st Avenue, New York, NY

84 2nd Ave, New York 67 1st Ave, New York 125 E 4th St, New York 338 E 5th St, New York 310 E 5th St, New York 324 E 5th St, New York 306 E 5th St, New York 88 2nd Ave, New York 302 E 5th St, New York 92 2nd Ave, New York 336 E 5th St, New York 300 E 5th St, New York 73 1st Ave, New York 71 1st Ave, New York 96 2nd Ave, New York 129 E 4th St, New York 69 1st Ave, New York 340 E 5th St, New York 82 2nd Ave, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for 81 1st Avenue, New York, NY

10001, New York City, NY 10002, New York City, NY 10007, New York City, NY 10009, New York City, NY 10010, New York City, NY 10011, New York City, NY 10012, New York City, NY 10013, New York City, NY 10014, New York City, NY 10016, New York City, NY 10018, New York City, NY 10110, New York City, NY 10119, New York City, NY 10165, New York City, NY 10170, New York City, NY 10173, New York City, NY 10174, New York City, NY 10278, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 81 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003?

The development at 81 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003 was built in 1920.

What is the market value of 81 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003?

The current market value of 81 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003 is $4,550,000.

What is the total square footage of 81 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003?

81 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003 has a total of 7,200 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$583 per square foot is the price for 81 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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