Discover an exceptional investment opportunity at 131 East 29th Street, a pristine 4-unit apartment building in the heart of Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood. This well-maintained 20-foot-wide property sits on a generous 98.75-foot lot between Lexington and Third Avenues. Having been under the same ownership for over 40 years, this building presents an outstanding opportunity for investors seeking a turnkey asset with significant upside potential. The property will be delivered vacant and benefits from protected tax class 2A status, ensuring predictable expenses with annual tax increases capped at 8 percent year-over-year or 30 percent over five years.
Features:
5,906 Interior Square Feet, Exterior 674 Square Feet
4-Unit Apartment Building
20-foot-wide Frontage
98.75-foot Lot
Lot Size 1,975
Zoning district R8B, C6-2A
Private Backyard On The Garden Level
High Ceilings Throughout The Building
Situated in the heart of Kips Bay, this property offers residents easy access to numerous amenities including Madison Square Park, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Murray Hill Market, and diverse dining and entertainment options. Excellent transportation access with the 6 train at 28th Street, B/D/F/M at Herald Square, and R/W trains at 28th Street and Broadway. The property's prime location, protected tax status, and flexible layout make it an exceptional investment opportunity in one of Manhattan's most desirable neighborhoods.
Sold
$4,050,000
131 E 29th St, New York, NY 10016
10beds
5,906sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1915
-- sqft lot
$3,716,800 Zestimate®
$686/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$3,716,800
$2.94M - $4.65M
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Listed by:
Sophia Guinchard,
SERHANT.,
Claude Guinchard
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1777868
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,906
- Total interior livable area: 5,906 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other
- Exterior features: Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 008850030
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Roof: Roof Rights
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kips Bay
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $686/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,200,000
- Annual tax amount: $77,124
- Date on market: 6/26/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2026 | Sold | $4,050,000-9%$686/sqft |
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| 10/3/2025 | Contingent | $4,450,000$753/sqft |
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| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,450,000+2.3%$753/sqft |
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| 5/8/2009 | Listing removed | $4,350,000$737/sqft |
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| 4/9/2009 | Listed for sale | $4,350,000$737/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,119 +8% | $1,440,000 +10.8% |
| 2024 | $71,418 +1.9% | $1,299,780 +20% |
| 2023 | $70,075 | $1,083,150 -20% |
| 2022 | -- | $1,354,050 +15.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $1,170,900 -4.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $1,230,300 -2.6% |
| 2019 | $54,809 -1.1% | $1,263,600 +187.6% |
| 2018 | $55,420 +4.6% | $439,423 +5.5% |
| 2017 | $52,964 +5.1% | $416,418 +6.5% |
| 2016 | $50,404 | $390,971 +7.1% |
| 2015 | $50,404 +134.3% | $365,058 +8% |
| 2014 | $21,514 | $338,018 |
| 2013 | -- | $338,018 +5.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $320,322 +6.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $300,747 +7.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $280,814 +8% |
| 2009 | -- | $260,014 |
| 2008 | -- | $260,014 +5.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $246,402 +6.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $231,344 +7.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $216,011 +8% |
| 2004 | -- | $200,011 |
| 2003 | -- | $200,011 +5.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $189,540 +6.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $177,957 +7.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $166,163 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Kips Bay
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Ps 116 Mary Lindley MurrayGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Jhs 104 Simon BaruchGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Manhattan Academy For Arts And LanguagesGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi