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Photo Arts Building - 5 East 16th Street, New York, NY 10003 - Property report

Also known as: 5 E 16th St

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Property type

Special Condominium Billing Lot (R0)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

4,600

General information

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Address
Building name
Photo Arts Building
Primary address
Photo Arts Building - 5 East 16th Street
Alternate address(es)
5-7 E 16th St
ZIP code
10003
Neighborhood
Flatiron District
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
00844-7501

Owner

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Building
Property type
Special Condominium Billing Lot (R0)
Building sq. ft.
52,564
Building dimensions
50 ft x 82 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
12
Year built
1920
Last altered
2007
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
0
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot sq. ft.
4,600

Area overview

Walk score
100 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
91 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
2
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.51 Miles
Closest fire station
0.05 Miles

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Units for Photo Arts Building - 5 East 16th Street, New York, NY

Unit Sale date Sale price Sq. ft. Price/Sq. ft.
Unit 10 04/08/1992 3,580
Unit 1 10/28/2024 6,624
Unit 11 07/01/1985 3,580
Unit 12 09/16/2002 3,580
Unit 2 12/23/2002 2,830
Unit 3 10/12/1984 3,285
Unit 4 07/26/2022 3,285
Unit 5 09/01/2006 3,305
Unit 6 06/04/2026 3,305
Unit 7 11/09/2023 3,390
Unit 8 02/15/2023 3,475
Unit 9 05/06/2021 3,580

Ownership information for Photo Arts Building - 5 East 16th Street, New York, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for Photo Arts Building - 5 East 16th Street, New York, NY 10003

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Title documents

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Property taxes for Photo Arts Building - 5 East 16th Street, New York, NY

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Permit information for Photo Arts Building - 5 East 16th Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/17/2026 Alteration
04/16/2026 Alteration
03/26/2026 Alteration
09/16/2025 Alteration
05/16/2025 Alteration

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DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
09/17/2018 E-elevator
09/17/2018 E-elevator

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Manhattan commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$729

10.4% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$807

22.4% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$630

-8.1% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Broadway & 16th St at NE Corner
Station lines
L-N-Q-R-4-5-6
Distance (miles)
0.087

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for Photo Arts Building - 5 East 16th Street, New York, NY 10003?

The development at Photo Arts Building - 5 East 16th Street, New York, NY 10003 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of Photo Arts Building - 5 East 16th Street, New York, NY 10003?

Photo Arts Building - 5 East 16th Street, New York, NY 10003 has a total of 52,564 square feet.

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