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249 E Houston St, New York, NY, 10002

5beds
6baths
4,100sqft
$4,250,000
$1,037price/sqft
$25,792/moest. monthly cost
$1,031,680/yrincome needed

About This Home

Building for sale: Cushman & Wakefield has been exclusively retained to arrange the sale of the property located at 249 East Houston Street. The property is located on the south side of East Houston Street, between Norfolk and Suffolk Streets, a couple blocks from New York City institutions, such as Katz’s Deli, Essex Market and adjacent to the iconic Remedy Diner. The building is comprised of 5 units and is 100% free market, offering a unique opportunity for prospective buyers to purchase a mixed-use building downtown. The property is designated tax class 2A, thereby limiting tax increases. There are also approximately 5,300 square feet of additional air rights, offering optionality for a buyer looking to develop additional floors. There is a backyard that is accessible from the parlor level floor and commercial space. Located in the Lower East Side, the building is located near many unique neighborhood amenities, including Essex Crossing, the Tenement Museum, and the Delancey–Essex transit hub, with immediate access to SoHo, the East Village, Chinatown, and the Williamsburg Bridge. The building is located within walk distance to the F, M, J, and Z subway lines. 249 East Houston Street represents a unique opportunity to buy a cash-flowing, tax class 2A property in one of the most vibrant neighborhoods of Manhattan. Buyers can capitalize on an asset that is poised to appreciate as the surrounding submarket continues to thrive, driven by strong demand, new developments, and increased popularity.

Getting Around

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WalkingWalker's Paradise
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TransitRider's Paradise
98
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

5/10
Ps 20 Anna SilverGrades PK-50.1 mi
9/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Roof: Roof Rights

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Washer/Dryer
  • Laundry features: Inside

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 6
  • Full bathrooms: 5
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Cooling

  • Cooling features: Central Air

Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 4,100
  • Total interior livable area: 4,100 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 003550051
  • Special condition: Resale

Features

  • Patio & porch: Other,Deck,Terrace
  • Exterior features: Courtyard,Balcony,Garden,Private Roof Deck,Terrace
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: City,Garden

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Cold Wave
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in New York County and New York

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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $21,490$257,880
Home Insurance *$1,278$15,336
Property Taxes $2,347$28,164
Electricity $677$8,130
Total$25,792$309,504
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$884,297/yr
40% on housing$773,760/yr
45% on housing$687,786/yr

New York FAIR Plan Programs

New York Property Insurance Underwriting Association

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HailHail
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Current Policies
Residential: 20,669Commercial: 1,556
Total Premiums$32.27M
Total Exposure$7.63B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 2.0%
2.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.0%
1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,037This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 10002$1,107
New York County$1,488

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 10002$675
New York County$1,203

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-15Listed for sale$4,250,000
2025-09-11Listing removed$3,495
2025-09-09Listed for rent$3,495
2025-06-23Listing removed$4,995
2025-06-08Price change$4,995
2025-05-25Listed for rent$5,450
2016-02-24Listing removed$4,395,000
2015-09-21Listed for sale$4,395,000
2015-09-19Sold$4,200,000
2015-06-18Price change$3,885,000
2015-03-24Listed for sale$5,500,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMichael Decheser
BrokerageCushman & Wakefield Realty of Manhattan LLC

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