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242 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018 Property Information

242 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 242 West 38th Street
Secondary address 242-244 W 38th St
Neighborhood Garment District
Zip code 10018
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 00787-0065

Sales & Tax Overview for 242 West 38th Street, New York

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Purchase date 05/07/2026
Purchase price $9,000,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $248,815

Lot & Building Information for 242 West 38th Street, New York

Lot sqft 3,442
Lot dimensions 35.75 ft x 98.75 ft
Building class Office with Commercial 7-19 Stories (O6)
Building sqft 47,661
Building dimensions 36 ft x 99 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 14
Year built 1923
Year last altered 1963
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 242 West 38th Street, New York

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Commercial units 15
Office sqft
Retail sqft
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School district 2
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.21 Miles
Closest fire station 0.03 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 242-244 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018

About 242 West 38th Street, New York

How many sq. ft. does 242 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Office with Commercial 7-19 Stories (O6) located at 242 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018 has a total of 47,661 square feet and a current price per square foot of $188.

What is the year built & the current market value of 242 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018?

242 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018 was built in 1923 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $4,556,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 15 commercial spaces available for lease. There are 4 active listings at this address.

Ownership Information for 242 West 38th Street, New York

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Spaces for Lease in 242 West 38th Street, New York

242 West 38th Street
Listing type For Lease
Listing date 03/30/2023
Last updated 01/23/2025
Lot size 0.08 Acre

3,400-3,800 SF Office Space, Some Spaces Can Be Combined For Up To 7,600 SF Of Space, Walking Distance To The 1, 2, 3, 7, B, D, F, M, N, Q, R & S Subway Lines As Well As Plenty Of Buses, Restaurants, Bars And Activities All In The Area 

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Brokers

Sam Hamway
Spaces
Suite name Space type Lease rate Available space Brokers
2nd Floor Office $35/Sqft/Year 3,800 Sam Hamway
(914) 979-7395
3rd Floor Office $35/Sqft/Year 3,800 Sam Hamway
(914) 979-7395
8th Floor Office $39/Sqft/Year 3,600 Sam Hamway
(914) 979-7395
9th Floor Office $39/Sqft/Year 3,400 Sam Hamway
(914) 979-7395
Active Listings For This Property:
For Lease 242 West 38th Street
242 West 38th Street
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Property Office
Availability 4 Spaces listed / 14600 Sqft
Price $35-$39/Sqft/Year
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Past Sales & Property History for 242 West 38th Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/07/2026 $9,000,000

Title Documents for 242 West 38th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/11/2026 - R UCC3 Termination
(2026050800867009)
05/11/2026 - R Initial UCC1
(2026050800867007)
05/07/2026 - D
05/11/2026 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2026050800867006)
05/07/2026 - D
05/11/2026 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2026050800867005)
05/07/2026 - D
05/11/2026 - R
Agreement
(2026050800867004)
05/07/2026 - D
05/11/2026 - R
Mortgage
(2026050800867003)
05/07/2026 - D
05/11/2026 - R
Deed
(2026050800867001)
04/08/2026 - D
05/11/2026 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2026050800867008)
04/08/2026 - D
05/11/2026 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2026050800867002)
07/03/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025070200887006)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 242 West 38th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $222,406
Estimated property tax: $248,815
Tax assessor's market value: $4,556,000
Assessed value: $2,050,200

Assessment History for 242 West 38th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 242 West 38th 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 $4,556,000 $2,050,200 $2,050,200 10.848% $222,406 $222,406 -2.62%
2024/25 $4,716,000 $2,122,200 $2,122,200 10.762% $228,391 $228,391 -20.94%
2023/24 $6,061,000 $2,727,450 $2,727,450 10.592% $288,892 $288,892 +15.50%
2022/23 $5,221,000 $2,349,450 $2,349,450 10.646% $250,122 $250,122 -3.20%
2021/22 $5,339,000 $2,402,550 $2,402,550 10.755% $258,394 $258,394 -27.74%

Permits for 242 West 38th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/10/2023 Alteration
08/31/2021 Alteration type 3
08/26/2021 Alteration
03/24/2020 Alteration
09/26/2019 Alteration
03/14/2018 Alteration type 2
03/14/2018 Alteration type 2
03/07/2018 Alteration
03/01/2018 Alteration
08/31/2017 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)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 7th Ave & 40th St at SW Corner
Station lines A-C-E-N-Q-R-S-1-2-3-7
Distance (miles) 0.128
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Bus Routes
Name 7 Av/W 39 St
Line M7
Distance (miles) 0.084

Neighbors for 242 West 38th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 242 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
584 8th Ave, New York 45,136 01/17/2001
230 W 38th St, New York 137,887 11/14/2012
256 W 38th St, New York 96,736 11/14/2025
554 8th Ave, New York 255,696 06/26/1998
225 W 37th St, New York 163,103 11/14/2012
237 W 37th St, New York 64,280 07/25/2007
580 8th Ave, New York 72,649 12/19/2018 $17,705,951
273 W 38th St, New York 13,155 06/12/2002
247 W 37th St, New York 214,130 02/11/1997
265 W 37th St, New York 225,858 01/13/2021
246 W 38th St, New York 96,275 01/17/2017 $6,215,000
570 8th Ave, New York 4,251 01/14/1983
257 W 38th St, New York 78,325 02/11/1980
262 W 38th St, New York 95,491 01/15/2013
263 W 38th St, New York 146,377 03/25/2015
241 W 37th St, New York 87,802 04/24/2001
240 W 38th St, New York 6,468 10/23/2008 $5,500,000
228 W 38th St, New York 12,245 05/09/2002
500 7th Ave, New York 606,078 01/28/2011
221 W 37th St, New York 21,180 05/25/2022 $15,450,000
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