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255 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10016 Property Information

255 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10016 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 255 5th Avenue
Secondary address 255-257 5th Ave
Neighborhood NoMad
Zip code 10016
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 00858-0003

Sales & Tax Overview for 255 5th Avenue, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $383,732

Lot & Building Information for 255 5th Avenue, New York

Lot sqft 4,917
Lot dimensions 49.17 ft x 100 ft
Building class Office with Commercial - 1 to 6 Stories (O5)
Building sqft 30,000
Building dimensions 49 ft x 90 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 6
Year built 1916
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 255 5th Avenue, New York

Zoning
Commercial units 4
Office sqft
Retail sqft
Conversion feasibility index

Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.62 Miles
Closest fire station 0.32 Miles

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Other Property Data for 255 5th Avenue, New York

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Floor area ratio (FAR) for 255 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10016, including commercial and residential FAR, FAR as built and usable floor area.
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Alternate Addresses

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  • 255-257 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016

About 255 5th Avenue, New York

How many square feet does 255 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10016 have?

This Office with Commercial - 1 to 6 Stories (O5) located at 255 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10016 has a total of 30,000 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 255 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10016?

255 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10016 was built in 1916 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $8,477,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 4 commercial spaces available for lease. There are 1 active listings at this address.

Ownership Information for 255 5th Avenue, New York

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Spaces for Lease in 255 5th Avenue, New York

255 5th Avenue
Listing type For Lease
Listing date 07/14/2018
Last updated 05/20/2026
Lot size 0.11 Acre
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Brokers

Jonathan Cohen
Spaces
Suite name Space type Lease rate Available space Brokers
5th Floor Showroom - Office Listing price not available 5,000 Jonathan Cohen
Active Listings For This Property:
For Lease 255 5th Avenue
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Property General Office
Availability 1 Spaces listed / 5000 Sqft
Price Listing price not available
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Past Sales & Property History for 255 5th Avenue, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 255 5th Avenue, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/03/2019 - D
07/09/2019 - R
Deed
(2019070300550001)
05/07/2012 - R UCC3 Termination
(2012011701096001)
02/22/2012 - R UCC3 Termination
(2012011701059001)
01/06/2012 - D
03/21/2012 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2012030701148004)
01/06/2012 - D
03/21/2012 - R
Agreement
(2012030701148003)
01/06/2012 - D
03/21/2012 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2012030701148002)
01/06/2012 - D
03/21/2012 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2012030701148001)
11/23/2010 - D
11/30/2010 - R
Landmark Designation
(2010113000093001)
04/20/2007 - R UCC3 Amendment
(2007031301278001)
04/05/2007 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2007030700390001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 255 5th Avenue, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $370,884
Estimated property tax: $383,732
Tax assessor's market value: $8,477,000
Assessed value: $3,814,650

Assessment History for 255 5th Avenue, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 255 5th Avenue, 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 $8,477,000 $3,814,650 $3,418,920 10.848% $370,884 $370,884 -0.18%
2024/25 $8,356,000 $3,760,200 $3,452,430 10.762% $371,551 $371,551 +7.79%
2023/24 $7,232,000 $3,254,400 $3,254,400 10.592% $344,706 $344,706 -9.24%
2022/23 $7,928,000 $3,567,600 $3,567,600 10.646% $379,807 $379,807 +20.53%
2021/22 $6,511,000 $2,929,950 $2,929,950 10.755% $315,116 $315,116 -23.24%

Permits for 255 5th Avenue, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/06/2026 Alteration
02/03/2026 Alteration
01/20/2026 Alteration
01/14/2026 Alteration
01/12/2026 Alteration
12/18/2025 Alteration
12/18/2025 Alteration
12/18/2025 Alteration
12/08/2025 Alteration
10/02/2025 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 SE Corner
Station lines N-R
Distance (miles) 0.089
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Bus Routes
Name 5 Av/W 29 St
Line M2
Distance (miles) 0.025

Neighbors for 255 5th Avenue, New York

Here are the neighbors for 255 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10016.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
37 E 28th St, New York 34,000 11/18/2020
251 5th Ave, New York 48,535 08/27/2014
62 Madison Ave, New York 24,608 10/10/2013 $28,450,000
38 E 29th St, New York 62,100 08/01/2004
4 E 28th St, New York 69,289 10/31/1988
14 E 28th St, New York 187,041 01/17/2019 $2,450,000
72 Madison Ave, New York 58,500 05/22/2015
35 E 28th St, New York 3,849 03/14/2014 $31,000,000
79 Madison Ave, New York 224,449 11/01/2017 $28,050,000
420 Park Ave S, New York 213,567 12/14/2017 $115,053,791
41 E 28th St, New York 26,615 02/26/1980
45 E 28th St, New York 7,150 03/21/2017 $6,050,000
386 Park Ave S, New York 232,133 12/05/2019
7 E 27th St, New York 53,038 12/17/2012
10 E 29th St, New York 407,555 02/19/2020 $380,600,000
80 Madison Ave, New York 60,110 12/07/2011
245 5th Ave, New York 258,639 11/01/2017 $28,050,000
63 Madison Ave, New York 702,793 01/01/2013 $85,754,263
66 Madison Ave, New York 140,000 07/12/2004 $195,000
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