215 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850 Property Records

Tompkins County and Ithaca City property record for 215 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Property Summary

Property TypeNeighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center
Details117,500 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size1.4 acres (60,984 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$124,271 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2019 Mortgage
Apr 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN500700 61.-5-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN500700 61.-5-1
Alternative APN
  • 070006100000050010000000

Interior

Units272 Units
Stories5 Stories
Building Area117,500 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area11,748 sqft
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1914
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Lot Area60,984 sqft (1.4 acres)
Lot Dimensions231 ft deep x 266 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address215 N CAYUGA ST
CityITHACA
StateNY
Zip14850-4329
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center
Local Zoning CodeCBD-60
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number1.000
JurisdictionTOMPKINS NY
Township / Civil DivisionITHACA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract100

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the De Witt Park Historic District
listed 1971 · 49 contributing resources · NRIS 71000561

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

Owner

Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City records, as of September 23, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address215 N CAYUGA ST, 410, ITHACA, NY 14850-4323
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 16, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage
MISCELLANEOUS INS CO
Apr 9, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateApr 3, 2008
Transfer Doc0524067002
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTOMPKINS NY
Property Address215 N CAYUGA ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-4329
Document Number0000010435
Instrument DateAug 16, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address215 N CAYUGA ST #410 ITHACA NY 148504323, 410, ITHACA, NY 14850-4323

Mortgage

Document Number0000010435
DateAug 16, 2019
Instrument10435
Lender
NameMISCELLANEOUS INS CO
Address10265 NE TANASBOURNE DR, HILLSBORO, OR 97124-7834
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueAug 15, 2044

April 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionTOMPKINS NY
Recording DateApr 9, 2019
Property Address215 N CAYUGA ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-4329
Document Number0000003451
Instrument DateMar 1, 2019
Instrument3451
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 15, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address215 N CAYUGA ST ITHACA NY 148504329, ITHACA, NY 14850-4329

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City assessment roll, as of May 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyTompkins County
MunicipalityIthaca City
Unified School DistrictIthaca City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$124,271.00 (-41.17%)
2025$211,252.00$5,900,000 (+18%) Land $1,750,000 Building $4,150,000$5,900,000 (+18%) Land $1,750,000 Building $4,150,000
2023$5,000,000 Land $1,750,000 Building $3,250,000$5,000,000 Land $1,750,000 Building $3,250,000

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemITHACA CITY
serves 29,457 people · EPA ID NY5404416
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityChlorine dioxide
resolved · Feb 2020
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 781 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Empire Long Distance
Fiber
1,000 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Fiberspark, Verizon.

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