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261 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 Property Information

261 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 Madison Avenue
Secondary address 21-23 E 38th St
Neighborhood Murray Hill
Zip code 10016
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 00868-0025

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Madison Avenue, New York

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Purchase date 11/01/2017
Purchase price $28,050,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $5,303,995

Lot & Building Information for 261 Madison Avenue, New York

Lot sqft 23,414
Lot dimensions 197.5 ft x 122 ft
Building class Office Only with or without Commercial - 20 Stories or More (O4)
Building sqft 383,934
Building dimensions 99 ft x 197 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 27
Year built 1954
Year last altered 2013
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 261 Madison Avenue, New York

Zoning
Commercial units 38
Office sqft
Retail sqft
Conversion feasibility index

Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.65 Miles
Closest fire station 0.30 Miles

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Other Property Data for 261 Madison Avenue, New York

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 21-23 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016
  • 249-261 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016

About 261 Madison Avenue, New York

How many square feet does 261 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 have?

This Office Only with or without Commercial - 20 Stories or More (O4) located at 261 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 has a total of 383,934 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 261 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016?

261 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 was built in 1954 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $110,687,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 38 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 261 Madison Avenue, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Madison Avenue, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/01/2017 $28,050,000
10/31/2014 $3,535,942
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 261 Madison Avenue, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/11/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025121100141003)
12/05/2025 - D
12/11/2025 - R
Mortgage
(2025121100141002)
12/05/2025 - D
12/11/2025 - R
Deed
(2025121100141001)
12/04/2025 - D
12/10/2025 - R
Partial Release of Mortgage
(2025120800540006)
01/16/2025 - D
06/27/2025 - R
NYC Real Property Transfer Tax
(2025040100491001)
12/13/2022 - R UCC3 Termination
(2022121300252001)
12/08/2022 - D
12/15/2022 - R
Agreement
(2022121300101003)
12/08/2022 - D
12/15/2022 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2022121300101002)
12/08/2022 - D
12/15/2022 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2022121300101001)
12/29/2021 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2021122300705001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 261 Madison Avenue, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $5,121,179
Estimated property tax: $5,303,995
Tax assessor's market value: $110,687,000
Assessed value: $49,809,150

Assessment History for 261 Madison Avenue, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 Madison 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 $110,687,000 $49,809,150 $47,208,510 10.848% $5,121,179 $5,121,179 +1.58%
2024/25 $110,292,000 $49,631,400 $46,846,680 10.762% $5,041,640 $5,041,640 +0.08%
2023/24 $108,154,000 $48,669,300 $47,562,400 10.592% $5,037,809 $5,037,809 +3.15%
2022/23 $101,943,000 $45,874,350 $45,874,350 10.646% $4,883,783 $4,883,783 +7.97%
2021/22 $93,463,000 $42,058,350 $42,058,350 10.755% $4,523,376 $4,523,376 -21.68%

Permits for 261 Madison Avenue, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/10/2025 Alteration
03/01/2024 Alteration
01/30/2024 Alteration
01/24/2024 Alteration
11/14/2023 Alteration
09/28/2023 Alteration
09/12/2023 Alteration
09/05/2023 Alteration
07/13/2023 Alteration
03/02/2023 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 Vanderbilt Ave & 42nd St at SE Corner
Station lines GS-4-5-6-7
Distance (miles) 0.167
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Bus Routes
Name Madison Av/ E 38 St
Distance (miles) 0.02

Neighbors for 261 Madison Avenue, New York

Here are the neighbors for 261 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
33 E 38th St, New York 8,444 12/23/2003 $1,620,000
24 E 39th St, New York 28,000 05/31/2012 $9,018,000
260 Madison Ave, New York 531,270 12/05/2025 $211,180,180
10 E 38th St, New York 57,938 01/15/1979
70 Park Ave, New York 83,000 06/16/2016 $67,566,000
6 E 39th St, New York 82,878 05/15/2006 $26,500,000
417 5th Ave, New York 309,346 06/01/2010 $140,000,000
25 E 38th St, New York 6,460 02/10/2026 $4,800,000
52 Park Ave, New York 30,371
27 E 38th St, New York 9,958 08/01/2024
9 E 38th St, New York 59,191 12/14/2016
431 5th Ave, New York 11,376 05/10/2012
244 Madison Ave, New York 142,836 06/15/1984
28 E 39th St, New York 6,606 10/24/1973
10 E 39th St, New York 80,797
31 E 38th St, New York 8,638 11/05/2009 $7,450,000
34 E 39th St, New York 6,872 06/01/2020 $6,000,000
32 E 39th St, New York 10,000 06/05/2019 $9,500,000
14 E 38th St, New York 68,213 07/24/1997
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