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Rockefeller University Scholars Building - 500 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10065 - Property report

Also known as: 500 E 63rd St

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Property type

Elevator Apartment - Fireproof without Stores (D3)

Year built

1975

Lot sq. ft.

42,035

General information

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Address
Building name
Rockefeller University Scholars Building
Primary address
Rockefeller University Scholars Building - 500 East 63rd Street
Alternate address(es)
1150-1166 York Ave
500-504 E 63rd St
ZIP code
10065
Neighborhood
Lenox Hill
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01475-0005

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Building
Property type
Elevator Apartment - Fireproof without Stores (D3)
Building sq. ft.
283,000
Building dimensions
80 ft x 136 ft
Buildings on lot
3
Stories
26
Year built
1975
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
275
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
200.83 ft x 226.25 ft
Lot sq. ft.
42,035

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
83 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.51 Miles
Closest fire station
0.50 Miles

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Building Description

504 East 63rd Street is a 26-story apartment tower in Manhattan's Lenox Hill neighborhood. Built in 1975, the property is home to 250 residential units with an average size of 1,132 square feet. Used as the Scholars Residence for The Rockefeller University, amenities include in-house maintenance, live-in super and 24-hour doorman service. There are numerous community rooms in this building, including laundry centers, exercise facilities, a children's playroom, music room, reading lounge, and the Solarium.

Just a few blocks from Rockefeller University, 504 East 63rd Street is located in School District 2 and is zoned for P.S. 183 Robert L. Stevenson and J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner. Additional public and private schools include the Ella Baker School, The Child School, The Riverview School, and Vanguard High School, all within a mile's distance. 504 East 63rd Street is a quarter mile from the nearest subway station on West Road, which serves the F train, while other stations add access to the E, M, and 6 trains, less than a mile away.

Ownership information for Rockefeller University Scholars Building - 500 East 63rd Street, New York, NY

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Sales history for Rockefeller University Scholars Building - 500 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10065

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/07/2015 - R
04/24/2015 - D
Zoning Lot Description
(2015050100286002)
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05/01/2015 - R
04/03/2015 - D
Sundry Agreement
(2015041400996001)
XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
05/07/2015 - R
03/23/2015 - D
Certificate
(2015050100286001)
XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
02/20/2015 - R
02/04/2015 - D
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2015021200653006)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
02/20/2015 - R
02/04/2015 - D
Termination of Lease or Memo
(2015021200653005)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
02/20/2015 - R
02/04/2015 - D
Termination of Lease or Memo
(2015021200653004)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
02/20/2015 - R
02/04/2015 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015021200653003)
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02/20/2015 - R
02/04/2015 - D
Deed
(2015021200653001)
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02/11/1998 - R UCC3 Continuation
(1030006004503)
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XX XXX XXXX
03/18/1993 - R Sundry Miscellaneous
(1740000426674)
XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for Rockefeller University Scholars Building - 500 East 63rd Street, New York, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$73,757,000
Assessed value
$33,190,650

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 $72,309,000 $32,539,050 $0 12.439% $4,047,532 $0 n/a
2024/25 $68,014,000 $30,606,300 $0 12.5% $3,825,788 $0 n/a
2023/24 $77,677,000 $34,954,650 $0 12.502% $4,370,030 $0 n/a
2022/23 $77,265,000 $34,769,250 $0 12.267% $4,265,144 $0 n/a
2021/22 $79,591,000 $35,815,950 $0 12.235% $4,365,917 $0 n/a
2020/21 $88,649,000 $39,892,050 $0 12.267% $4,233,668 $0 n/a
2019/20 $78,645,000 $35,390,250 $0 12.473% $4,044,418 $0 n/a
2018/19 $75,575,000 $34,008,750 $0 12.612% $3,949,363 $0 n/a
2017/18 $74,027,000 $33,312,150 $0 12.719% $3,769,507 $0 n/a
2016/17 $66,578,000 $29,960,100 $0 12.892% $3,724,464 $0 n/a

Permit information for Rockefeller University Scholars Building - 500 East 63rd Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/28/2026 Alteration
04/01/2025 Alteration
10/10/2024 Alteration
10/09/2024 Alteration
09/17/2024 Alteration

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DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
02/27/2026 C-construction other optional
11/03/2023 Bench-failure to benchmark none
04/29/2021 Egrade-failure to post energy grade/score none

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

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
0.2,AE,X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
2

Subway & traffic

Closest station
West Rd & Unnamed St at SE Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.245

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for Rockefeller University Scholars Building - 500 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10065?

The development at Rockefeller University Scholars Building - 500 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10065 was built in 1975.

What is the total square footage of Rockefeller University Scholars Building - 500 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10065?

Rockefeller University Scholars Building - 500 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10065 has a total of 283,000 square feet.

What is the assessed value of Rockefeller University Scholars Building - 500 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10065?

Rockefeller University Scholars Building - 500 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10065 is currently assessed at $33,190,650.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 275 residential unit(s).

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