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242 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 Property Information

Also known as: 250 E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021

242 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 Property Information

Also known as: 250 E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021

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Address

Primary address 242 East 72nd Street
Secondary address 242-250 E 72nd St
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Zip code 10021
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01426-0029

Sales & Tax Overview for 242 East 72nd Street, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $1,051,488

Lot & Building Information for 242 East 72nd Street, New York

Lot sqft 8,513
Lot dimensions 83.33 ft x 102.17 ft
Building class Elevator Apartment - Fireproof with Stores (D6) i
Building sqft 98,150
Building dimensions 83 ft x 102 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 17
Year built 1930
Year last altered 1987
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 242 East 72nd Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 68
Regulated units
Commercial units 7
Residential sqft
Office sqft

Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 8
Closest police station 0.25 Miles
Closest fire station 0.17 Miles

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Other Property Data for 242 East 72nd Street, New York

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 242-250 E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021

About 242 East 72nd Street, New York

How many square feet does 242 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 have?

This Elevator Apartment - Fireproof with Stores (D6) located at 242 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 has a total of 98,150 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 242 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021?

242 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 was built in 1930 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $19,465,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 7 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 242 East 72nd Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 242 East 72nd Street, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 242 East 72nd Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/03/2005 - D
09/20/2005 - R
Deed
(2005080201846001)
12/31/1986 - D
12/03/1987 - R
Street Procedure
(1010000223201)
02/16/1984 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(1480000053848)
08/13/1973 - R Agreement
(1260008524626)
08/06/1973 - R Mortgage
(ft_1310008524331)
08/06/1973 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(1320008524332)
04/12/1972 - R Agreement
(1960008502896)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 242 East 72nd Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $1,049,753
Estimated property tax: $1,051,488
Tax assessor's market value: $19,465,000
Assessed value: $8,759,250

Assessment History for 242 East 72nd Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 242 East 72nd 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
2025/26 $19,465,000 $8,759,250 $8,439,210 12.439% $1,049,753 $1,049,753 +2.36%
2024/25 $18,232,000 $8,204,400 $8,204,400 12.5% $1,025,550 $1,025,550 +3.59%
2023/24 $17,597,000 $7,918,650 $7,918,650 12.502% $989,990 $989,990 -4.12%
2022/23 $18,704,000 $8,416,800 $8,416,800 12.267% $1,032,489 $1,032,489 -4.30%
2021/22 $19,771,000 $8,896,950 $8,818,040 12.235% $1,078,887 $1,078,887 +1.34%

Permits for 242 East 72nd Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/16/2026 Alteration
10/28/2025 Alteration
09/29/2025 Alteration
08/08/2025 Alteration
09/18/2024 Alteration
06/19/2024 Alteration
03/25/2024 Alteration
03/14/2024 Alteration
07/14/2023 Alteration
03/16/2023 Alteration
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$611
-10.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$625
5.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$620
-4.2% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 2nd Ave & 72nd St at NW Corner
Station lines Q
Distance (miles) 0.033
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Bus Routes
Name E 72 ST/2 Av
Line M72
Distance (miles) 0.027

Neighbors for 242 East 72nd Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 242 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
315 E 61st St, New York
1245 1st Ave, New York 7,500
211 E 70th St, New York 488,474 10/27/1997
205 E 66th St, New York 170,424 11/08/1996
355 E 72nd St, New York 173,031 07/08/2016 $3,600,000
254 E 68th St, New York 348,130 12/31/2012
1390 1/2 2nd Ave, New York 3,755 06/03/2025 $4,525,000
971 5th Ave, New York
220 E 72nd St, New York 156,200 07/09/2019 $159,500,000
200 E 71st St, New York 265,980 08/21/2018
100 E 77th St, New York 775,241
315 E 60th St, New York 11/14/1968
327 E 63rd St, New York
341 E 70th St, New York 105,891 01/24/1975
225 E 70th St, New York 83,220 05/31/2001
323 E 62nd St, New York
1128 3rd Ave, New York 5,300 12/19/2013 $9,500,000
505 Park Ave, New York 220,510 10/12/2004
343 E 74th St, New York 189,354
192 E 75th St, New York 40,249 04/23/2004 $20,000,000
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