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281 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012 Property Information

281 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 281 Lafayette Street
Secondary address 281-283 Lafayette St
Neighborhood NoLIta
Zip code 10012
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 00510-0033

Sales & Tax Overview for 281 Lafayette Street, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $294,555

Lot & Building Information for 281 Lafayette Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 2,454
Lot dimensions 40.17 ft x 61.08 ft
Property type One Story Retail Building (K1)
Building sqft 5,000
Building dimensions 40 ft x 57 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Year built 1910
Year last altered 2016
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 281 Lafayette Street, New York

Zoning
Commercial units 2
Retail sqft

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School district 2
Community district 2
Closest police station 0.45 Miles
Closest fire station 0.08 Miles

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Other Property Data for 281 Lafayette Street, New York

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 281-283 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012

About 281 Lafayette Street, New York

How many square feet does 281 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012 have?

This One Story Retail Building (K1) located at 281 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012 has a total of 5,000 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 281 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012?

281 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $6,520,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 281 Lafayette Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 281 Lafayette Street, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 281 Lafayette Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/08/2023 - D
09/04/2024 - R
NYC Real Property Transfer Tax
(2024090300511001)
11/10/2004 - D
12/29/2004 - R
Deed
(2004120100449001)
09/23/1997 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1670005769467)
11/02/1989 - R Agreement
(1040000322704)
08/04/1987 - R Mortgage
(1230000204723)
08/04/1987 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(1240000204724)
11/01/1979 - R Deed
(1550008615655)
11/01/1979 - R Deed
(1540008615654)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 281 Lafayette Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $263,587
Estimated property tax: $294,555
Tax assessor's market value: $6,520,000
Assessed value: $2,934,000

Assessment History for 281 Lafayette Street, New York

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $6,520,000 $2,934,000 $2,429,820 10.848% $263,587 $263,587 +5.31%
2024/25 $5,990,000 $2,695,500 $2,325,780 10.762% $250,300 $250,300 +5.65%
2023/24 $5,721,000 $2,574,450 $2,236,680 10.592% $236,909 $236,909 +2.47%
2022/23 $5,039,000 $2,267,550 $2,171,790 10.646% $231,209 $231,209 +28.15%
2021/22 $3,728,000 $1,677,600 $1,677,600 10.755% $180,426 $180,426 -24.41%

Permits for 281 Lafayette Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/04/2025 Alteration CO
11/14/2023 Alteration
06/13/2022 Alteration type 3
02/21/2017 Alteration type 2
10/13/2016 Alteration type 2
09/29/2016 Alteration type 2
04/19/2016 Alteration type 2
09/21/2015 Alteration type 2
02/25/2014 Alteration type 2
05/24/2013 Sign
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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)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Lafayette St & Houston St at SW Corner
Station lines B-D-F-M-6
Distance (miles) 0.075
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Bus Routes
Name E Houston St/Broadway
Line M21
Distance (miles) 0.09

Neighbors for 281 Lafayette Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 281 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
568 Broadway, New York 286,250 12/09/2015 $6,967,907
263 Mulberry St, New York 8,500
292 Lafayette St, New York 25,244 05/26/1983
580 Broadway, New York 120,067 01/13/1984
594 Broadway, New York 231,840 01/15/2008 $700,000
595 Broadway, New York 30,000 11/08/2019 $16,200,000
261 Mulberry St, New York 2,440 09/26/2014
270 Lafayette St, New York 169,961 10/01/2014 $35,658,069
285 Lafayette St, New York 130,076
584 Broadway, New York 254,822 05/11/2011
598 Broadway, New York 64,120 07/30/1985
273 Lafayette St, New York 29,860 02/20/1998
275 Mott St, New York 6,500 08/15/1979
300 Lafayette St, New York 59,757 05/14/2014 $7,450,000
273 Mott St, New York 5,045 08/15/1979
284 Lafayette St, New York 73,332 01/14/2016 $350,000
279 Mott St, New York 5,240 08/15/1979
600 Broadway, New York 65,192 01/16/2008 $71,420,000
55 Prince St, New York 20,435 08/01/1982
49 Prince St, New York 16,388 08/30/2016 $8,742,500
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