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The Radio Wave Building - 49 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001 Property Information

The Radio Wave Building - 49 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001 Property Information

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Address

Building name The Radio Wave Building
Primary address The Radio Wave Building - 49 West 27th Street
Secondary address 49-55 W 27th St
Neighborhood NoMad
Zip code 10001
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 00829-0007

Sales & Tax Overview for 49 West 27th Street, New York

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Purchase date 11/01/2017
Purchase price $28,050,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $1,073,000

Lot & Building Information for 49 West 27th Street, New York

Lot sqft 9,875
Lot dimensions 100 ft x 98.75 ft
Building class Office with Commercial 7-19 Stories (O6)
Building sqft 83,050
Building dimensions 100 ft x 96 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 10
Year built 1945
Year last altered 1988
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 49 West 27th Street, New York

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Commercial units 22
Office sqft
Retail sqft
Conversion feasibility index

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School district 2
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.46 Miles
Closest fire station 0.20 Miles

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  • 49-55 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001

About 49 West 27th Street, New York

How many sq. ft. does The Radio Wave Building - 49 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 The Radio Wave Building - 49 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001 has a total of 83,050 square feet and a current price per square foot of $337.

What is the year built & the current market value of The Radio Wave Building - 49 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001?

The Radio Wave Building - 49 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001 was built in 1945 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $25,575,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 22 commercial spaces available for lease. There are 1 active listings at this address.

Ownership Information for 49 West 27th Street, New York

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Spaces for Lease in 49 West 27th Street, New York

The Radio Wave Building
Listing type For Lease
Last updated 03/26/2026
Lot size 0.23 Acre

Please call our office for more information and/or questions @ 917-225-9199. 

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Brokers

Chestnut Holdings Centralized Leasing
Spaces
Suite name Space type Lease rate Available space Brokers
9th Floor General Office Listing price not available 2,400 Chestnut Holdings Centralized Leasing
Active Listings For This Property:
For Lease The Radio Wave Building
The Radio Wave Building
49 West 27th Street, New York
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Availability 1 Spaces listed / 2400 Sqft
Price Listing price not available
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Past Sales & Property History for 49 West 27th Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/01/2017 $28,050,000

Title Documents for 49 West 27th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/15/2021 - D
04/05/2021 - R
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2021033100978003)
03/15/2021 - D
04/05/2021 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021033100978002)
03/15/2021 - D
04/05/2021 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2021033100978001)
11/01/2017 - D
01/02/2018 - R
NYC Real Property Transfer Tax
(2017122900276001)
06/19/2012 - R Initial UCC1
(2012061201025001)
06/07/2012 - D
06/20/2012 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2012061200820003)
06/07/2012 - D
06/20/2012 - R
Agreement
(2012061200820002)
06/07/2012 - D
06/20/2012 - R
Mortgage
(2012061200820001)
11/23/2010 - D
11/30/2010 - R
Landmark Designation
(2010113000093001)
09/24/2009 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2009032301160001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 49 West 27th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $1,136,275
Estimated property tax: $1,073,000
Tax assessor's market value: $25,575,000
Assessed value: $11,508,750

Assessment History for 49 West 27th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 49 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 $25,575,000 $11,508,750 $10,474,510 10.848% $1,136,275 $1,136,275 +1.71%
2024/25 $25,081,000 $11,286,450 $10,381,180 10.762% $1,117,223 $1,117,223 +2.10%
2023/24 $24,052,000 $10,823,400 $10,330,600 10.592% $1,094,217 $1,094,217 -0.30%
2022/23 $24,712,000 $11,120,400 $10,309,320 10.646% $1,097,530 $1,097,530 +27.18%
2021/22 $17,831,000 $8,023,950 $8,023,950 10.755% $862,976 $862,976 -19.81%

Permits for 49 West 27th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/24/2025 Alteration
01/23/2025 Alteration
10/03/2024 Alteration
10/03/2024 Alteration
10/02/2024 Alteration
09/19/2024 Alteration
06/28/2024 Alteration
06/05/2024 Alteration
06/05/2024 Alteration
05/01/2024 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 Broadway & 28th St at NW Corner
Station lines N-R
Distance (miles) 0.063
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Bus Routes
Name Av of the Americas/W 27 St
Line M7
Distance (miles) 0.038

Neighbors for 49 West 27th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for The Radio Wave Building - The Radio Wave Building - 49 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
31 W 27th St, New York 106,800 07/13/2017 $126,000,000
29 W 27th St, New York 9,165 10/21/2021 $5,757,581
50 W 27th St, New York 5,187 10/05/2021 $4,000,000
34 W 27th St, New York 66,627 07/08/2013 $5,500,000
39 W 27th St, New York 26,047 02/27/2026 $27,225,000
1165 Broadway, New York 43,000 03/25/2026 $47,000,000
1162 Broadway, New York 27,474 04/15/2003 $2,500,000
800 6th Ave, New York 293,978 04/10/2019 $237,500,000
28 W 27th St, New York 63,791 08/24/2004
20 W 27th St, New York 10,564 04/06/1979
13 W 27th St, New York 50,234 08/18/2016 $143,000,000
52 W 27th St, New York 6,048
26 W 27th St, New York 13,825 02/24/1999
45 W 27th St, New York 54,238 04/26/2023
27 W 27th St, New York 9,852 02/15/1984
1158 Broadway, New York 26,193 07/18/1979
40 W 27th St, New York 48,321 09/29/1997
22 W 27th St, New York 53,100 06/14/2012 $10,564,000
43 W 27th St, New York 20,868 06/05/2024 $24,365,000
18 W 27th St, New York 30,069 01/14/2016
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