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998 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028 - Property report

Also known as: 998 5th Ave

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Property type

Elevator Apartments Cooperatives Building (Other than Condominiums) (XD4)

Year built

1912

Lot sq. ft.

14,883

General information

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Address
Primary address
998 5th Avenue
Alternate address(es)
1-3 E 81st St
1002-1004 5th Ave
1005 5th Ave
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ZIP code
10028
Neighborhood
Carnegie Hill
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01493-0001

Owner

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Building
Property type
Elevator Apartments Cooperatives Building (Other than Condominiums) (XD4)
Building sq. ft.
145,230
Building dimensions
102 ft x 120 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
12
Year built
1912
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$1,697,959
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
17
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
1
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
5 Avenue (wide)
East 81 Street (narrow)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
102.17 ft x 145.67 ft
Lot sq. ft.
14,883

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
78 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.59 Miles
Closest fire station
0.35 Miles

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Units for 998 5th Avenue, New York, NY

Unit Sale date Sale price Sq. ft. Price/Sq. ft.
Unit 11
Unit 11E-12E
Unit 11W 08/25/2021
Unit 12E
Unit 1E-2E
Unit 1W 12/21/2012
Unit 2W 11/13/2007
Unit 3E-4E 01/03/2012
Unit 3W 06/16/2016
Unit 4W 01/17/2007 6,000
Unit 5E-6E 06/19/2014
Unit 5W 03/20/2012 6,000
Unit 6W 09/12/2025 5,000
Unit 8W 03/14/2006
Unit 9
Unit GARDEN
Unit IW

Building Description

Built in 1912 by legendary developer James T. Lee - the grandfather of future First Lady Jacqueline Onassis, 998 Fifth Avenue celebrates the design styles of the Renaissance with 17 units spread across 12 floors. Well-equipped for the high-end needs of its residents, each apartment comes with high ceilings, refrigerated wine cellars, and vaults specifically for jewelry, built into the apartment walls. A full-time doorman is on site and cats are dogs are welcome.

The building sits directly across the street from another icon of New York City, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The majority of apartments range from flats to duplexes, while two - located on the ninth and 10th floors - have the story to themselves. Public transportation is a breeze - five subway lines run stops within three-fourths of a mile of the front door. Between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue, the property affords residents a host of upscale, high-end shopping opportunities at nearly every turn. Zoned PS 006 is located just a block away.

Ownership

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Registered owner
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Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 998 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/29/2025 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2025012900098001)		 XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
08/15/2023 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2023081500334001)		 XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
06/02/2020 - R Initial UCC1
(2020060200466001)		 XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
06/04/2020 - R
06/01/2020 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2020060300764003)		 XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
06/04/2020 - R
06/01/2020 - D		 Agreement
(2020060300764002)		 XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
06/04/2020 - R
06/01/2020 - D		 Mortgage
(2020060300764001)		 XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
08/20/2018 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2018081401314001)		 XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
01/14/2014 - R Initial UCC1
(2014011300546001)		 XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
01/23/2014 - R
01/09/2014 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2014011001031002)		 XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
01/23/2014 - R
01/09/2014 - D		 Mortgage
(2014011001031001)		 XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 998 5th 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
$1,697,959
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$39,122,000
Assessed value
$17,604,900

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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 $38,909,000 $17,509,050 $15,348,330 12.439% $1,913,657 $1,649,375 +0.30%
2024/25 $34,976,000 $15,739,200 $15,076,800 12.5% $1,889,100 $1,644,365 +0.43%
2023/24 $33,781,000 $15,201,450 $15,025,770 12.502% $1,883,022 $1,637,262 +11.66%
2022/23 $31,219,000 $14,048,550 $14,012,550 12.267% $1,723,336 $1,466,284 -2.74%
2021/22 $32,052,000 $14,423,400 $14,387,400 12.235% $1,764,703 $1,507,663 -18.08%
2020/21 $35,892,000 $16,151,400 $15,002,550 12.267% $1,844,779 $1,840,363 +2.84%
2019/20 $34,409,000 $15,484,050 $14,347,807 12.473% $1,794,383 $1,789,602 +5.08%
2018/19 $33,560,000 $15,102,000 $13,503,937 12.612% $1,707,966 $1,703,117 +6.84%
2017/18 $33,890,000 $15,250,500 $12,532,827 12.719% $1,599,491 $1,594,050 +7.66%
2016/17 $29,344,000 $13,204,800 $11,484,967 12.892% $1,486,167 $1,480,642 +5.80%
Permits

Permit information for 998 5th Avenue, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/14/2026 Alteration
01/06/2026 Alteration
01/06/2026 Alteration
11/19/2025 Alteration
10/24/2025 Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
10/24/2016 I
10/01/2015 I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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
X

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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Lexington Ave & 77th St at NW Corner
Station lines
6
Distance (miles)
0.336
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 587 0.10
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 587 0.10
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.10
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.10
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK-12 299 0.11
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK-12 299 0.11
Marymount School of NY NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.12
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner 8 Yes Public 6-8 1,019 0.50
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.10
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK-12 299 0.11
Marymount School of NY NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.12
Marymount School Of New York NR No Private PK-12 762 0.12
St Ignatius Loyola School NR No Private K-8 547 0.16
P.S. 169 Robert F Kennedy NR No Public K-11 301 0.39
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.10
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK-12 299 0.11
Marymount School of NY NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.12
Marymount School Of New York NR No Private PK-12 762 0.12
Loyola School NR No Private 9-12 208 0.19
P.S. 169 Robert F Kennedy NR No Public K-11 301 0.39

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Neighbors for 998 5th Avenue, New York, NY

7 World Trade Ctr, New York 30 W 89th St, New York 4580 Broadway, New York 3671 Broadway, New York 423 W 141st St, New York 1503 Lexington Ave, New York 257 W 136th St, New York 675 3rd Ave, New York 450 Park Ave, New York 44 E 132nd St, New York 410 W 56th St, New York 68 Laight St, New York 105 E 24th St, New York 125 4th Ave, New York 512 7th Ave, New York 450 Lexington Ave, New York 4530 Broadway, New York 20 River Ter, New York 16 W 22nd St, New York 183 Madison Ave, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for 998 5th Avenue, New York, NY

10021, New York City, NY 10022, New York City, NY 10023, New York City, NY 10025, New York City, NY 10026, New York City, NY 10029, New York City, NY 10044, New York City, NY 10065, New York City, NY 10075, New York City, NY 10103, New York City, NY 10128, New York City, NY 10152, New York City, NY 10154, New York City, NY 10162, New York City, NY 10171, New York City, NY 10172, New York City, NY 11102, New York City, NY 11106, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 998 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028?

The development at 998 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028 was built in 1912.

What is the total square footage of 998 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028?

998 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028 has a total of 145,230 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 998 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028?

998 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028 is currently assessed at $17,604,900.

What are the property taxes for 998 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028?

The property taxes for 998 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028 total $1,988,328.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 17 residential unit(s).

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