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2280 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10037 - Property report

Also known as: 1-3 W 138th St

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Property type

Post Office (Z3)

Year built

1961

Lot sq. ft.

17,500

General information

Address

Primary address

2280 5th Avenue

Alternate address(es)

1-3 W 138th St
2-4 W 139th St
2266 5th Ave

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ZIP code

10037

Neighborhood

Harlem

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01736-0035

Building

Property type

Post Office (Z3)

Building sq. ft.

23,988

Building dimensions

100 ft x 150 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1961

Building material

Fireprof Steel

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

5 Avenue (wide)
West 138 Street (narrow)
West 138 Street (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

149.92 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

17,500

Area overview

Walk score

91 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

77 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.45 Miles

Closest fire station

0.31 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 2280 5th Avenue, New York, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 2280 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10037

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/03/1974 - R	Deed (1310008536731)	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
06/03/1974 - R	Deed (1250008536725)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
04/26/2016 - R 04/25/1974 - D	Correct Index/Deed-Office Use (2016042500267001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X X XXXXXX
08/13/1968 - R	Deed (1720008694172)	XXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX X
08/13/1968 - R	Deed (1710008694171)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2280 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

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,427,000

Assessed value

$1,092,150

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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	$2,356,000	$1,060,200	$0	10.848%	$108,469	$0	n/a
2024/25	$2,287,000	$1,029,150	$0	10.762%	$109,750	$0	n/a
2023/24	$2,220,000	$999,000	$0	10.592%	$105,814	$0	n/a
2022/23	$2,155,000	$969,750	$0	10.646%	$103,240	$0	n/a
2021/22	$2,092,000	$941,400	$0	10.755%	$101,248	$0	n/a
2020/21	$2,577,000	$1,159,650	$0	10.694%	$116,987	$0	n/a
2019/20	$2,502,000	$1,125,900	$0	10.537%	$111,903	$0	n/a
2018/19	$2,429,000	$1,093,050	$0	10.514%	$107,694	$0	n/a
2017/18	$2,358,000	$1,061,100	$0	10.514%	$103,426	$0	n/a
2016/17	$2,289,000	$1,030,050	$0	10.574%	$100,400	$0	n/a

Permits

Permit information for 2280 5th Avenue, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/27/2013	Alteration type 3

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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

FEMA flood zones

0.2

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Lenox Ave & 135th St at NE Corner

Station lines

2-3

Distance (miles)

0.236

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 197 John B Russwurm	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	199	0.15
P.S. 197 John B Russwurm	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	199	0.15
St Mark The Evangelist School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	238	0.11
St Mark The Evangelist School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	238	0.11
Global Community Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-8	511	0.15
Global Community Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-8	511	0.15
P.S. 175 Henry H Garnet	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	289	0.32
P.S. 175 Henry H Garnet	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	289	0.32
Family Life Academy Charter School Iii	4	No	Charter	K-5	231	0.34
P.S. 133 Fred R Moore	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	185	0.40

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
St Mark The Evangelist School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	238	0.11
Global Community Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-8	511	0.15
Democracy Preparatory Charter School	4	No	Charter	6-12	603	0.15
Fellowship Of Learning School	NR	No	Private	7-8	2	0.41
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change	4	No	Public	6-12	479	0.42
KIPP BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL III	7	No	Charter	K-3, 5-8	806	0.44
St. Charles Borromeo	NR	No	Private	PK-8	275	0.45
All Sts. School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.45
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-12	1,017	0.46
Capital Prep (Cp) Harlem Charter	6	No	Charter	6-12	367	0.48

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Democracy Preparatory Charter School	4	No	Charter	6-12	603	0.15
Health Opportunities High School	2	No	Public	9-12	225	0.33
Community School for Social Justice	NR	No	Public	9-12	222	0.33
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change	4	No	Public	6-12	479	0.42
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-12	1,017	0.46
Capital Prep (Cp) Harlem Charter	6	No	Charter	6-12	367	0.48
Harlem Village Academy West Charter	9	No	Charter	PK, K-12	639	0.48
Cardinal Hayes High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	857	0.54
Harlem Renaissence High School	1	No	Public	9-12	176	0.54
Bronx Academy Of Letters	2	No	Public	6-12	542	0.55

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2280 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10037?

The development at 2280 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10037 was built in 1961.

What is the total square footage of 2280 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10037?

2280 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10037 has a total of 23,988 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2280 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10037?

2280 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10037 is currently assessed at $1,092,150.

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