Carver Houses - 55 East 102nd Street, New York, NY 10029 - Property report
Also known as: 55 E 102nd St
Property type
Elevator Apartment - Fireproof without Stores (D3)
Year built
1954
Lot sq. ft.
175,488
General information
50 E 104th St
55-65 E 102nd St
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Building Description
The New York City Housing Authority developed 55 East 102 Street in 1958, naming it for George Washington Carver, who rose from slavery to become a famed scientist and educator. The Carver Houses form a superblock of 13 brick buildings in East Harlem that range from six to 15 stories in height. The Carver Houses' nearly 15 acres of grounds are landscaped with grass lawns and shade trees, and include onsite residents' parking. The 15-story 1491 Madison Avenue is part of the Carver Houses, and offers up 352 units of the developments' 1,246 total.
The Carver Houses are convenient to Upper East Side shops and services, including the Mount Sinai Hospital across the street. Central Park is only one block from 1491 Madison Avenue, and the 6 train can be boarded within minutes on Lexington Avenue. Dozens of bus lines serve the immediate area, among them the M1, M2, M3, M4 and M106, which stop just steps away. The closest public schools include P.S 171, P.S. 964, and The Heritage School.
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Sales history for Carver Houses - 55 East 102nd Street, New York, NY 10029
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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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Frequently asked questions
What is the year built for Carver Houses - 55 East 102nd Street, New York, NY 10029?
The development at Carver Houses - 55 East 102nd Street, New York, NY 10029 was built in 1954.
What is the total square footage of Carver Houses - 55 East 102nd Street, New York, NY 10029?
Carver Houses - 55 East 102nd Street, New York, NY 10029 has a total of 310,551 square feet.
What is the assessed value of Carver Houses - 55 East 102nd Street, New York, NY 10029?
Carver Houses - 55 East 102nd Street, New York, NY 10029 is currently assessed at $19,364,400.
How many residential units does this building have?
This building has 352 residential unit(s).
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