| Primary address | 279 Water Street |
| Secondary address | 16 Dover St |
| Neighborhood | Financial District |
| Zip code | 10038 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 00107-0051 |
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| Purchase date | 12/15/2021 |
| Purchase price | $3,300,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $62,679 |
| Lot sqft | 1,641 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4) |
| Building sqft | 5,653 |
| Building dimensions |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 5 |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Year last altered | 2013 |
| Construction type | Register |
| School district | 2 |
| Community district | 1 |
| Closest police station | 0.54 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.25 Miles |
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This Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4) located at 279 Water Street, New York, NY 10038 has a total of 5,653 square feet and a current price per square foot of $583.
What is the year built & the current market value of 279 Water Street, New York, NY 10038?279 Water Street, New York, NY 10038 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,327,000.
How many commercial spaces does this building have?This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2021 | $3,300,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 279 Water Street, New York, NY 10038. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $60,756 |
| Estimated property tax: | $62,679 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,327,000 |
| Assessed value: | $597,150 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 279 Water Street, 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $1,327,000 | $597,150 | $560,070 | 10.848% | $60,756 | $60,756 | +0.08% |
| 2024/25 | $1,298,000 | $584,100 | $564,120 | 10.762% | $60,711 | $60,711 | +0.93% |
| 2023/24 | $1,262,000 | $567,900 | $567,900 | 10.592% | $60,152 | $60,152 | +4.37% |
| 2022/23 | $1,203,000 | $541,350 | $541,350 | 10.646% | $57,632 | $57,632 | +5.10% |
| 2021/22 | $1,133,000 | $509,850 | $509,850 | 10.755% | $54,834 | $54,834 | -9.16% |
The complete history of permits filed for 279 Water Street, New York, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | AE (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 1 (See more on map) |
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| Distance (miles) | 0.298 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Robert Wagner Sr PL/R. Wagner Sr. Pl. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Distance (miles) | 0.058 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Here are the neighbors for 279 Water Street, New York, NY 10038.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 R F Wagner Pl, New York | 09/30/1985 | ||
| 80 Catherine St, New York | 111,673 | ||
| 35 Madison St, New York | 6,924 | 01/24/2019 | $7,800,000 |
| 269 Water St, New York | 1,991 | 12/26/2014 | |
| 25 Peck Slip, New York | 10,635 | 03/09/2022 | $8,650,000 |
| 248 Front St, New York | 5,635 | 05/29/2013 | $1,850,000 |
| 273 Water St, New York | 7,079 | ||
| 25 Madison St, New York | 4,765 | 06/19/2009 | $1,400,000 |
| 37 Madison St, New York | 2,800 | 07/29/2002 | |
| 257 Water St, New York | 25,903 | 01/25/2022 | $24,500,000 |
| 33 Peck Slip, New York | 39,747 | 01/09/2023 | $60,000,000 |
| 252 Front St, New York | 7,774 | 01/29/2020 | $1,900,000 |
| 411 Pearl St, New York | 305,000 | 04/26/2023 | |
| 265 Water St, New York | 18,450 | 07/14/2016 | $15,464 |
| 244 Front St, New York | 15,765 | 10/31/2014 | $7,200,000 |
| 275 Water St, New York | 14,800 | 04/19/1982 | |
| 27 Madison St, New York | 14,977 | 01/24/2019 | $7,800,000 |
| 31 James St, New York | 5,480 | 05/20/2010 | $1,700,000 |
| 250 Front St, New York | 18,100 | ||
| 246 Front St, New York | 10,782 | 05/31/2013 | $1,950,000 |
