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Kaufman Wales Building - 242 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018 Property Information

Kaufman Wales Building - 242 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018 Property Information

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Address

Building name Kaufman Wales Building
Primary address Kaufman Wales Building - 242 West 36th Street
Secondary address 242-252 W 36th St
Neighborhood Garment District
Zip code 10018
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 00785-0067

Sales & Tax Overview for 242 West 36th Street, New York

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Purchase date 11/01/2017
Purchase price $28,050,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $1,045,287

Lot & Building Information for 242 West 36th Street, New York

Lot sqft 12,681
Lot dimensions 128.42 ft x 98.75 ft
Building class Office with Commercial 7-19 Stories (O6)
Building sqft 152,667
Building dimensions 125.42 ft x 98.75 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 13
Year built 1922
Year last altered 1962
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 242 West 36th Street, New York

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Commercial units 37
Office sqft
Retail sqft
Conversion feasibility index

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School district 2
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.17 Miles
Closest fire station 0.04 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 242-252 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018

About 242 West 36th Street, New York

How many sq. ft. does Kaufman Wales Building - 242 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Office with Commercial 7-19 Stories (O6) located at Kaufman Wales Building - 242 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018 has a total of 152,667 square feet and a current price per square foot of $183.

What is the year built & the current market value of Kaufman Wales Building - 242 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018?

Kaufman Wales Building - 242 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018 was built in 1922 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $22,408,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 37 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 242 West 36th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 242 West 36th Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/01/2017 $28,050,000
02/17/2005 $300,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 242 West 36th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/12/2025 - D
06/27/2025 - R
Both RPTT and RETT
(2025062000828006)
06/12/2025 - D
06/27/2025 - R
Both RPTT and RETT
(2025062000828005)
06/12/2025 - D
06/27/2025 - R
Both RPTT and RETT
(2025062000828004)
05/23/2025 - D
05/28/2025 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2025052700304003)
05/22/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025052200235001)
05/20/2025 - D
05/28/2025 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2025052700304007)
05/20/2025 - D
05/28/2025 - R
Agreement
(2025052700304006)
05/20/2025 - D
05/28/2025 - R
Mortgage
(2025052700304005)
05/20/2025 - D
05/28/2025 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2025052700304004)
05/20/2025 - D
05/28/2025 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2025052700304002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 242 West 36th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $975,031
Estimated property tax: $1,045,287
Tax assessor's market value: $22,408,000
Assessed value: $10,083,600

Assessment History for 242 West 36th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 242 West 36th 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 $22,408,000 $10,083,600 $8,988,120 10.848% $975,031 $975,031 -0.01%
2024/25 $22,248,000 $10,011,600 $9,061,290 10.762% $975,176 $975,176 +0.63%
2023/24 $21,177,000 $9,529,650 $9,148,860 10.592% $969,047 $969,047 +9.94%
2022/23 $18,398,000 $8,279,100 $8,279,100 10.646% $881,393 $881,393 +16.46%
2021/22 $15,637,000 $7,036,650 $7,036,650 10.755% $756,792 $756,792 -27.35%

Permits for 242 West 36th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/01/2026 Alteration
01/22/2026 Alteration
11/10/2025 Alteration
06/02/2025 Alteration
04/03/2025 Alteration
07/31/2024 Alteration
07/24/2024 Alteration
06/13/2024 Alteration
04/18/2024 Alteration
03/20/2024 Alteration
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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)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 8th Ave & 35th St at NE Corner
Station lines A-C-E
Distance (miles) 0.054
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Bus Routes
Name 8 Av/W 37 St
Line M34A+
Distance (miles) 0.082

Neighbors for 242 West 36th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for Kaufman Wales Building - Kaufman Wales Building - 242 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
241 W 36th St, New York 74,100 11/08/1978
223 W 36th St, New York 5,360 02/17/1998
229 W 36th St, New York 130,000 05/22/2025 $19,250,000
225 W 35th St, New York 106,810 03/14/1984
478 7th Ave, New York 3,105 11/22/1995
470 7th Ave, New York 84,575 07/07/1976
237 W 35th St, New York 144,141 04/14/2011
256 W 36th St, New York 35,000 10/17/2012 $17,750,227
516 8th Ave, New York 7,500 03/30/2016 $25,000,000
255 W 36th St, New York 112,578 09/02/2016
213 W 35th St, New York 163,681 01/25/1995
474 7th Ave, New York 12,405 06/14/1994
260 W 36th St, New York 81,375 12/19/2022 $33,000,000
247 W 36th St, New York 23,606 05/07/2008 $5,200,000
480 7th Ave, New York 4,026 10/27/2005 $4,636,125
462 7th Ave, New York 189,734 11/01/2017 $28,050,000
520 8th Ave, New York 754,487 01/30/2004
225 W 36th St, New York 23,320 03/26/1998
230 W 36th St, New York 11/01/2017 $28,050,000
235 W 35th St, New York 41,584 09/27/2018 $44,000,000
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