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242 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001 Property Information

242 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 242 West 27th Street
Neighborhood Chelsea
Zip code 10001
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 00776-0062

Sales & Tax Overview for 242 West 27th Street, New York

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Purchase date 06/29/2016
Purchase price $6,884,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $164,988

Lot & Building Information for 242 West 27th Street, New York

Lot sqft 2,456
Lot dimensions 24.83 ft x 98.75 ft
Building class Office with Commercial 7-19 Stories (O6)
Building sqft 14,952
Building dimensions 25 ft x 99 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 7
Year built 1927
Year last altered 1987
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 242 West 27th Street, New York

Zoning
Commercial units 16
Office sqft
Retail sqft

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School district 2
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.33 Miles
Closest fire station 0.24 Miles

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Other Property Data for 242 West 27th Street, New York

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About 242 West 27th Street, New York

How many sq. ft. does 242 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Office with Commercial 7-19 Stories (O6) located at 242 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001 has a total of 14,952 square feet and a current price per square foot of $460.

What is the year built & the current market value of 242 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001?

242 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001 was built in 1927 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $3,496,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 16 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 242 West 27th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 242 West 27th Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/29/2016 $6,884,000

Title Documents for 242 West 27th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/29/2016 - D
07/11/2016 - R
Mortgage
(2016070500350004)
06/29/2016 - D
07/11/2016 - R
Deed
(2016070500350003)
06/29/2016 - D
07/11/2016 - R
Deed
(2016070500350002)
06/29/2016 - D
07/11/2016 - R
Deed
(2016070500350001)
09/23/2003 - R UCC3 Termination
(2003080400787001)
09/23/2003 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003080100851001)
02/04/1998 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(1130005931613)
02/04/1998 - R Agreement
(1090005931609)
02/04/1998 - R Mortgage
(1660005931366)
10/16/1997 - R Initial UCC1
(1450005820945)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 242 West 27th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $155,030
Estimated property tax: $164,988
Tax assessor's market value: $3,496,000
Assessed value: $1,573,200

Assessment History for 242 West 27th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 242 West 27th Street, New York, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $3,496,000 $1,573,200 $1,429,110 10.848% $155,030 $155,030 +0.33%
2024/25 $3,492,000 $1,571,400 $1,435,770 10.762% $154,518 $154,518 +0.86%
2023/24 $3,456,000 $1,555,200 $1,446,390 10.592% $153,202 $153,202 +10.08%
2022/23 $2,905,000 $1,307,250 $1,307,250 10.646% $139,170 $139,170 +13.66%
2021/22 $2,530,000 $1,138,500 $1,138,500 10.755% $122,446 $122,446 -26.57%

Permits for 242 West 27th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/25/2024 Alteration
03/07/2024 Alteration
02/18/2024 Alteration
02/18/2024 Alteration
03/05/2018 Alteration type 2
03/20/2017 Alteration type 3
03/08/2017 Sign
02/09/2017 Alteration type 2
11/20/2008 Alteration type 2
09/26/2008 Alteration type 3
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$680
4.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$550
-15.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$607
-2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 8th Ave & 25th St at NE Corner
Station lines C-E
Distance (miles) 0.084
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Bus Routes
Name 8 Av/W 25 St
Line M20
Distance (miles) 0.073

Neighbors for 242 West 27th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 242 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
300-320 7th Ave, New York 163,000
233 W 26th St, New York 47,433 05/23/1985
241 W 26th St, New York 34,213 10/27/2021
231 W 26th St, New York 18,989
227 W 27th St, New York 397,650 05/25/1978
220 W 27th St, New York 65,240 05/21/1973
254 W 27th St, New York 2,084 09/30/2022 $2,165,000
236 W 27th St, New York 94,331 12/27/2007
234 W 27th St, New York 7,905
221 W 26th St, New York 53,361 09/23/2009 $500,000
239 W 26th St, New York 4,972 04/26/2021 $3,700,000
253 W 28th St, New York 37,372 08/24/2005
241 W 28th St, New York 431,428 07/30/2020
230 W 27th St, New York 109,132 11/30/2013 $1,141,198
250 W 27th St, New York 66,636 09/12/1979
340-356 8th Ave, New York 401,980
229 W 26th St, New York 13,000 06/19/2000
247 W 26th St, New York 10,000 10/01/2003
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