161 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075 Property Records

New York City property record for 161 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075

Property Summary

Property Type	Cooperative Housing Block
Details	51,792 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size	0.145 acres (6,334 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$2,850,000 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill	$605,605 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Mortgage Mortgage + 2 more
APN	`01508-0024`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`01508-0024`
Alternative APNs	`0514015080024` `1-01508-0024`

Interior

Units	48 Units
Stories	12 Stories
Building Area	51,792 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	5,146 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1915
Effective Year Built	Effective 1915
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Lot Area	6,334 sqft (0.145 acres)
Lot Dimensions	102 ft deep x 62 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1-01508-0024
Street Address	161 E 79TH ST
City	NEW YORK
State	NY
Zip	10075-0480
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Cooperative > Cooperative Housing Block
Local Zoning Code	R10A
Legal Block	1508
Legal Lot Number	24
Jurisdiction	NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) NY
Township / Civil Division	MANHATTAN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	14000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually Listed	Mott Avenue Control House listed 1980 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 80002590

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

161 E 79th St, a cooperative housing block, is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2022.

Source: New York City records, as of July 22, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	277 HICKS ST, 1C, BROOKLYN, NY 11201-4599
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 28, 2026	Deed of Trust
	Deed of Trust, Mortgage
Aug 30, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF NY MELLON
Aug 30, 2018	Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF NY MELLON

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 21, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 21, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20222022000167736
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) NY
Recording Date	May 28, 2026
Property Address	161 E 79TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10075-0480
Document Number	0000146402
Instrument Date	May 18, 2026
Instrument	2026146402
Record Updated	Jul 22, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	161 E 79TH ST, 8B, NEW YORK, NY 10075-0480

: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) NY
Property Address	161 E 79TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10075-0480
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 15, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	277 HICKS ST 1C, 1C, BROOKLYN, NY 11201-4599

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) NY
Property Address	161 E 79TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10075-0480
Document Number	0000298203
Instrument Date	Aug 30, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 15, 2019
Title Company	ROYAL ABSTRACT/NY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	675 3RD AVE NEW YORK NY 100175704, NEW YORK, NY 10017-5704

Mortgage

Document Number	0000298203
Date	Sep 6, 2018
Instrument	298203

Lender

Name	BANK OF NY MELLON
Type	Bank
Address	NEW YORK, NY 10286

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

August 2018: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) NY
Property Address	161 E 79TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10075-0480
Document Number	0000298204
Instrument Date	Aug 30, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 15, 2019
Title Company	ROYAL ABSTRACT/NEWYORK, ROYAL ABS/NEWYORK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	675 3RD AVE NEW YORK NY 100175704, NEW YORK, NY 10017-5704

Mortgage

Document Number	0000298204
Date	Sep 6, 2018
Instrument	298204

Lender

Name	BANK OF NY MELLON
Type	Bank
Address	240 GREENWICH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10286-0001

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 161 E 79th St was $605,605.

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	New York County
Municipality	New York City
Unified School District	New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$4,753,440 Land $819,000 Building $3,934,440	$10,895,000 Land $1,820,000 Building $9,075,000
2025	$605,605.00
2023	$531,357.00	$4,252,500 Land $819,000 Building $3,433,500	$9,450,000 Land $1,820,000 Building $7,630,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 161 E 79th St; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 161 E 79th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2025
Lead	10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,095 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,500 / 50
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Starry, Verizon.

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