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53 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018 Property Information

53 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 53 West 36th Street
Secondary address 53-57 W 36th St
Neighborhood Garment District
Zip code 10018
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 00838-0012

Sales & Tax Overview for 53 West 36th Street, New York

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Purchase date 10/27/2016
Purchase price $54,000,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $1,033,660

Lot & Building Information for 53 West 36th Street, New York

Lot sqft 5,925
Lot dimensions 60 ft x 98.75 ft
Building class Office with Commercial 7-19 Stories (O6) i
Building sqft 66,903
Building dimensions 60 ft x 96 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 12
Year built 1911
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 53 West 36th Street, New York

Zoning
Commercial units 17
Office sqft
Retail sqft
Conversion feasibility index i

Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.50 Miles
Closest fire station 0.27 Miles

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Building Description

Built in 1911, 53 West 36th Street is a 12-floor commercial building with 64,300 square feet of office space on a 5,925 square feet lot. Set in the Garment District, it has 24-hour access and a key-card entry system. Most of the floors have six offices on them. The outside of the building is a combination of dark brown bricks and light stone. Carved details represent an era gone by. The building also includes 5,300 square feet of retail space. For those working late hours at 53 West 36th Street, there is an on-site restaurant and a karaoke bar for evening entertainment.

The surrounding area provides a wealth of options for dining, along with a host of banking institutions and hotels for visitors to the area. For a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, Bryant Park offers green space just a few blocks away, with an onsite restaurant as well as the Stephen A. Schwarzman branch of the New York Public Library. 53 West 36th Street is on the 6th Avenue bus route. The nearest subway station, at 34th Street / Herald Square, is two blocks south, servicing the B, D, F, M, N, Q and R trains.

Other Property Data for 53 West 36th Street, New York

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 53-57 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018

About 53 West 36th Street, New York

How many sq. ft. does 53 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 53 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018 has a total of 66,903 square feet and a current price per square foot of $807.

What is the year built & the current market value of 53 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018?

53 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018 was built in 1911 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $23,218,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 17 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 53 West 36th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 53 West 36th Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/27/2016 $54,000,000
05/31/2007 $29,580,000
10/26/2005 $22,700,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 53 West 36th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/16/2018 - D
11/19/2018 - R
Agreement
(2018111400342001)
11/02/2016 - R UCC3 Termination
(2016110101078002)
10/27/2016 - D
11/02/2016 - R
Mortgage
(2016110101078007)
10/27/2016 - D
11/02/2016 - R
Agreement
(2016110101078006)
10/27/2016 - D
11/02/2016 - R
Mortgage
(2016110101078005)
10/27/2016 - D
11/02/2016 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2016110101078004)
10/27/2016 - D
11/02/2016 - R
Deed
(2016110101078003)
10/27/2016 - D
11/02/2016 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2016110101078001)
04/30/2013 - D
07/09/2013 - R
NYC Real Property Transfer Tax
(2013061901788001)
04/18/2012 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2012040500499001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 53 West 36th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $1,007,328
Estimated property tax: $1,033,660
Tax assessor's market value: $23,218,000
Assessed value: $10,448,100

Assessment History for 53 West 36th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 53 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 $23,218,000 $10,448,100 $9,285,840 10.848% $1,007,328 $1,007,328 +1.60%
2024/25 $22,818,000 $10,268,100 $9,212,490 10.762% $991,448 $991,448 +2.89%
2023/24 $20,589,000 $9,265,050 $9,097,650 10.592% $963,623 $963,623 +2.53%
2022/23 $19,619,000 $8,828,550 $8,828,550 10.646% $939,887 $939,887 +14.70%
2021/22 $16,932,000 $7,619,400 $7,619,400 10.755% $819,466 $819,466 -15.41%

Permits for 53 West 36th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/03/2025 Alteration
09/11/2024 Alteration
04/07/2023 Alteration
12/26/2022 Alteration
11/22/2022 Alteration type 1
11/16/2022 Alteration
09/23/2022 Alteration
08/22/2022 Alteration
08/18/2022 Alteration
08/08/2022 Alteration
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$611
-10.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$625
5.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$620
-4.2% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 6th Ave & 35th St at NE Corner
Station lines B-D-F-M-N-Q-R
Distance (miles) 0.069
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Bus Routes
Name 6 Av/W 37 St
Distance (miles) 0.048

Neighbors for 53 West 36th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 53 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
15 W 36th St, New York 80,500 11/21/2024 $21,500,000
976 6th Ave, New York 4,630 09/06/2018 $13,250,000
29 W 36th St, New York 91,221 05/15/2008 $29,000,000
11 W 36th St, New York 13,564 07/10/2006 $5,300,000
60 W 36th St, New York 51,157 09/30/2014 $63,338,493
41 W 36th St, New York 7,695 08/24/1988
13 W 36th St, New York 17,786 04/23/2007 $177,450
25 W 36th St, New York 39,848 03/24/1998
19 W 36th St, New York 52,631 08/21/2008
52 W 36th St, New York 79,000 09/17/2019 $85,525,000
45 W 36th St, New York 108,875 06/06/2007
990 6th Ave, New York 386,382 01/10/2018 $316,000,000
65 W 36th St, New York 53,463 10/17/2013 $29,000,000
72 W 36th St, New York 16,000 11/15/2024 $30,000,000
23 W 36th St, New York 9,550
972 6th Ave, New York 6,172 02/02/1999
58 W 36th St, New York 6,390 03/12/2008 $3,600,000
50 W 36th St, New York 37,195 06/23/2023
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