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

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

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Address

Primary address 257 West 38th Street
Secondary address 257-261 W 38th St
Neighborhood Garment District
Zip code 10018
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 00788-0016

Sales & Tax Overview for 257 West 38th Street, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $677,911

Lot & Building Information for 257 West 38th Street, New York

Lot sqft 5,305
Lot dimensions 54.67 ft x 98.75 ft
Building class Factory - Industrial Miscellaneous (F9)
Building sqft 78,325
Building dimensions 54.67 ft x 98.75 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 16
Year built 1927
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 257 West 38th Street, New York

Zoning
Commercial units 22
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.20 Miles
Closest fire station 0.08 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 257-261 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018

About 257 West 38th Street, New York

How many square feet does 257 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018 have?

This Factory - Industrial Miscellaneous (F9) located at 257 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018 has a total of 78,325 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 257 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018?

257 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018 was built in 1927 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $15,787,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 22 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 257 West 38th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 257 West 38th Street, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 257 West 38th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/19/2018 - D
01/29/2018 - R
Memorandum of Lease
(2018012600798001)
05/18/1990 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1750000341775)
05/18/1990 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1740000341774)
05/18/1990 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1730000341773)
05/18/1990 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1720000341772)
02/11/1980 - R Deed
(1300008621130)
02/11/1980 - R Deed
(1290008621129)
08/16/1979 - R Agreement
(1390008611639)
08/14/1979 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(1370008611537)
08/14/1979 - R Deed
(1360008611536)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 257 West 38th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $688,296
Estimated property tax: $677,911
Tax assessor's market value: $15,787,000
Assessed value: $7,104,150

Assessment History for 257 West 38th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 257 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 $15,787,000 $7,104,150 $6,344,910 10.848% $688,296 $688,296 +4.75%
2024/25 $15,063,000 $6,778,350 $6,105,780 10.762% $657,104 $657,104 +5.42%
2023/24 $14,003,000 $6,301,350 $5,884,830 10.592% $623,321 $623,321 +3.18%
2022/23 $13,021,000 $5,859,450 $5,674,560 10.646% $604,114 $604,114 +1.23%
2021/22 $12,625,000 $5,681,250 $5,549,070 10.755% $596,802 $596,802 +3.99%

Permits for 257 West 38th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/27/2023 Alteration
10/28/2022 Alteration
06/20/2018 Alteration
06/04/2018 Alteration
04/26/2018 Alteration type 2
04/20/2018 Alteration
04/13/2018 Alteration
03/27/2018 Alteration
02/08/2018 Alteration
12/11/2017 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 & 40th St at SE Corner
Station lines A-C-E-N-Q-R-S-1-2-3-7
Distance (miles) 0.088
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Bus Routes
Name 8 Av/W 39 St
Line M20
Distance (miles) 0.053

Neighbors for 257 West 38th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 257 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
223 W 38th St, New York 48,023 08/07/2024
584 8th Ave, New York 45,136 01/17/2001
207 W 38th St, New York 3,496 02/29/2008 $3,600,000
554 8th Ave, New York 255,696 06/26/1998
256 W 38th St, New York 96,736 11/14/2025
243 W 38th St, New York 9,100 01/15/1985
247 W 38th St, New York 130,010 05/24/2018
209 W 38th St, New York 144,635 05/25/2006
273 W 38th St, New York 13,155 06/12/2002
580 8th Ave, New York 72,649 12/19/2018 $17,705,951
221 W 38th St, New York 5,453 02/15/2006 $2,875,000
203 W 38th St, New York 9,602 12/23/2003
246 W 38th St, New York 96,275 01/17/2017 $6,215,000
526 7th Ave, New York 21,100 06/13/2017 $16,009,750
570 8th Ave, New York 4,251 01/14/1983
205 W 38th St, New York 8,345 01/30/2003
530 7th Ave, New York 408,130 02/25/2021
263 W 38th St, New York 146,377 03/25/2015
262 W 38th St, New York 95,491 01/15/2013
242 W 38th St, New York 47,661 05/07/2026 $9,000,000
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