| Building name | The Ben Building |
| Primary address | 259 Bowery #5 |
| Neighborhood | Lower East Side |
| Zip code | 10002 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 00427-1006 |
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| Purchase date | 09/16/2024 |
| Purchase price | $1,950,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $23,904 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,493 |
| Property type | Condo - Residential Unit in 2-10 Unit Building (R1)
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| Building sqft | 1,450 |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 6 |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Year last altered | 1999 |
| Residential units (DOF) | 1 |
| School district | 1 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.32 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.20 Miles |
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| Unit # | 5 |
| Square feet | 1,450 |
| Condo complex | 101147 |
| Rooms | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
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259 Bowery #5, New York, NY 10002 was built in 1910 and has a total of 1,450 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 259 Bowery #5, New York, NY 10002 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $410,508, the tax amount paid for 259 Bowery #5, New York, NY 10002 is $23,904. For the next year, the tax amount for 259 Bowery #5, New York, NY 10002 is estimated at $23,904.
When was 259 Bowery #5, New York, NY 10002 last sold and what was the last sale price?259 Bowery #5, New York, NY 10002 was last sold in 09/16/2024 for $1,950,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for The Ben Building - 259 Bowery #5, New York, NY 10002. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $23,905 |
| Estimated property tax: | $23,904 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $912,241 |
| Assessed value: | $410,508 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 259 Bowery #5, 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 | $912,241 | $410,508 | $192,174 | 12.439% | $23,905 | $23,905 | +7.20% |
| 2024/25 | $829,198 | $373,139 | $178,399 | 12.5% | $22,300 | $22,300 | +4.53% |
| 2023/24 | $691,052 | $310,973 | $170,643 | 12.502% | $21,334 | $21,334 | +8.93% |
| 2022/23 | $748,538 | $336,842 | $159,650 | 12.267% | $19,584 | $19,584 | +8.28% |
| 2021/22 | $598,883 | $269,497 | $147,826 | 12.235% | $18,087 | $18,087 | -0.26% |
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Distance to Subway
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| Distance (miles) | 0.056 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Bowery/E Houston St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | M103 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.042 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Forsythe Satellite Academy | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 142 | 0.12 |
| Cascades High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 112 | 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 |
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Here are the neighbors for The Ben Building - 259 Bowery #5, New York, NY 10002.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 E 118th St, New York | 3,864 | 07/23/2003 | $581,556 |
| 565 W 175th St, New York | 24,144 | 12/19/2025 | |
| 30 E 60th St, New York | 134,302 | 06/14/1974 | |
| 52 E 118th St, New York | 3,864 | 07/17/2003 | $581,556 |
| 144 W 133rd St, New York | 4,227 | 07/26/2007 | |
| 333 3rd Ave, New York | 21,162 | 06/28/2005 | $4,000,000 |
| 2025 1st Ave, New York | 7,715 | 04/29/2003 | $250,000 |
| 283 3rd Ave, New York | 8,580 | 03/26/2026 | $2,475,000 |
| 171 W 71st St, New York | 130,410 | 03/15/2004 | $448,710 |
| 630 W 173rd St, New York | 64,896 | 05/01/1995 | |
| 17-19 Avenue C, New York | 2,700 | 11/03/1997 | |
| 569 Hudson St, New York | 8,902 | 02/28/2026 | $6,000,000 |
| 585 3rd Ave, New York | 4,675 | 05/30/2003 | $1,600,000 |
| 157 Bleecker St, New York | 6,400 | 12/31/2012 | $5,300,000 |
| 65 W 89th St, New York | 3,780 | 12/21/2012 | |
| 200 E 27th St, New York | 233,320 | 08/27/2014 | $662,000 |
| 57 Charles St, New York | 4,182 | 12/17/2020 | $15,000,000 |
| 534 W 175th St, New York | 2,592 | 11/30/2022 | |
| 901 Lexington Ave, New York | 59,928 | ||
| 51 E 117th St, New York | 3,864 | 04/15/2003 |
