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553 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10016 Property Information

Also known as: 551 Third Ave, New York, NY 10016

553 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10016 Property Information

Also known as: 551 Third Ave, New York, NY 10016

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Address

Primary address 553 3rd Avenue
Secondary address 551 3rd Ave
Neighborhood Murray Hill
Zip code 10016
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 00917-0058

Sales & Tax Overview for 553 3rd Avenue, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $469,097

Lot & Building Information for 553 3rd Avenue, New York

Lot sqft 4,933
Lot dimensions 49.33 ft x 100 ft
Property type Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)
Building sqft 22,458
Building dimensions 25 ft x 85 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 6
Year built 1900
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 553 3rd Avenue, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 42
Commercial units 4
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.72 Miles
Closest fire station 0.15 Miles

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Other Property Data for 553 3rd Avenue, New York

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  • 551 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016

About 553 3rd Avenue, New York

How many square feet does 553 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10016 have?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 553 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10016 has a total of 22,458 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 553 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10016?

553 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10016 was built in 1900 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $8,807,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 4 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 553 3rd Avenue, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 553 3rd Avenue, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 553 3rd Avenue, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/22/2013 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2013082101135001)
10/22/2008 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2008100700589001)
01/02/2007 - D
05/31/2007 - R
Certificate
(2007050801552002)
01/02/2007 - D
05/31/2007 - R
Zoning Lot Description
(2007050801552001)
02/06/2004 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2003092502282001)
02/25/1999 - R Agreement
(1900006479590)
12/28/1998 - D
02/25/1999 - R
Deed
(1650006479865)
11/12/1998 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1780006324378)
11/12/1998 - R Agreement
(1220006322822)
11/12/1998 - R Mortgage
(1950006322595)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 553 3rd Avenue, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $463,186
Estimated property tax: $469,097
Tax assessor's market value: $8,807,000
Assessed value: $3,963,150

Assessment History for 553 3rd Avenue, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 553 3rd 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 $8,807,000 $3,963,150 $3,723,660 12.439% $463,186 $463,186 +0.94%
2024/25 $8,284,000 $3,727,800 $3,671,030 12.5% $458,879 $458,879 +3.30%
2023/24 $7,896,000 $3,553,200 $3,553,200 12.502% $444,221 $444,221 -1.89%
2022/23 $8,202,000 $3,690,900 $3,690,900 12.267% $452,763 $452,763 +0.47%
2021/22 $8,185,000 $3,683,250 $3,683,250 12.235% $450,646 $450,646 -2.10%

Permits for 553 3rd Avenue, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/14/2025 Alteration
08/11/2023 Alteration
12/06/2022 Alteration
10/07/2022 Alteration
10/07/2022 Alteration
10/07/2022 Alteration
01/28/2022 Alteration
05/18/2011 Alteration type 2
09/15/2008 Alteration type 2
04/24/2008 Alteration type 2
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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)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 3rd Ave & 42nd St at SW Corner
Station lines GS-4-5-6-7
Distance (miles) 0.261
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Bus Routes
Name E 37 St/ 3 Av
Line X63
Distance (miles) 0.025

Neighbors for 553 3rd Avenue, New York

Here are the neighbors for 553 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10016.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
245 E 36th St, New York 03/13/2001
201 E 36th St, New York 135,128
221 E 37th St, New York 11/01/2017 $28,050,000
245 E 37th St, New York 45,300 08/11/2004 $299,000
675 2nd Ave, New York
671 2nd Ave, New York 10/01/2014 $35,658,069
663 2nd Ave, New York 03/13/2001
237 E 36th St, New York 03/13/2001
213 E 37th St, New York 20,269 10/26/1995
224 E 38th St, New York 7,290 12/24/2003
669 2nd Ave, New York 03/13/2001
207 E 37th St, New York 36,020 10/26/1995
201 E 37th St, New York 82,826 07/01/1981
557 3rd Ave, New York 9,900 08/12/1982
242 E 38th St, New York 30,662 12/18/1981
225 E 36th St, New York 204,638 08/18/2004 $258,000
567 3rd Ave, New York 194,727 04/08/2022 $6,800,000
555 3rd Ave, New York 7,278 09/10/1999
673 2nd Ave, New York 03/13/2001
665 2nd Ave, New York 03/13/2001
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