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The Congress - 161 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 - Property report

Also known as: 159-161 W 54th St

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Property type

Elevator Apartment - Semi-Fireproof with Stores (D7)

Year built

1923

Lot sq. ft.

7,541

Sale price

$40,000,000

General information

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Address
Building name
The Congress
Primary address
The Congress - 161 West 54th Street
Alternate address(es)
159-161 W 54th St
841-845 7th Ave
841-847 7th Ave
ZIP code
10019
Neighborhood
Theatre District - Times Square
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01007-0001

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Building
Property type
Elevator Apartment - Semi-Fireproof with Stores (D7)
Building sq. ft.
85,309
Building dimensions
74 ft x 92 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
15
Year built
1923
Last altered
1982
Building material
Sales
Sale date
08/22/2023
Sale price
$40,000,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$1,113,698
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
54
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
75.42 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
7,541

Area overview

Walk score
99 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
86 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.22 Miles
Closest fire station
0.20 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for The Congress - 161 West 54th Street, New York, NY

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

Sales history for The Congress - 161 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/22/2023 $40,000,000 XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/30/2025 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2025102701081007)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/30/2025 - R UCC3 Termination
(2025101600753003)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX XXX
10/30/2025 - R UCC3 Termination
(2025101600753002)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX XXX
10/30/2025 - R UCC3 Termination
(2025101600753001)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX XXX
10/30/2025 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2025101600653003)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
10/30/2025 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2025101600653002)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
10/30/2025 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2025101600653001)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
10/03/2025 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2025092300729002)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX
10/03/2025 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2025092300729001)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX
09/19/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025091800730001)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for The Congress - 161 West 54th Street, New York, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$1,113,698
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$20,824,000
Assessed value
$9,370,800

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $20,514,000 $9,231,300 $8,724,120 12.439% $1,085,193 $1,085,193 -1.48%
2024/25 $19,582,000 $8,811,900 $8,811,900 12.5% $1,101,488 $1,101,488 -5.36%
2023/24 $20,919,000 $9,413,550 $9,309,400 12.502% $1,163,861 $1,163,861 +9.86%
2022/23 $19,192,000 $8,636,400 $8,636,400 12.267% $1,059,427 $1,059,427 -6.48%
2021/22 $20,576,000 $9,259,200 $9,259,200 12.235% $1,132,863 $1,132,863 -4.10%
2020/21 $22,826,000 $10,271,700 $9,629,610 12.267% $1,181,264 $1,181,264 +3.24%
2019/20 $22,223,000 $10,000,350 $9,172,950 12.473% $1,144,142 $1,144,142 +2.88%
2018/19 $22,387,000 $10,074,150 $8,817,710 12.612% $1,112,090 $1,112,090 +2.99%
2017/18 $22,135,000 $9,960,750 $8,489,830 12.719% $1,079,821 $1,079,821 +2.83%
2016/17 $21,266,000 $9,569,700 $8,145,380 12.892% $1,050,102 $1,050,102 +6.76%
Permits

Permit information for The Congress - 161 West 54th Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/05/2026 Alteration
08/04/2026 Alteration
06/29/2026 Alteration
06/18/2026 Alteration
06/16/2026 Alteration CO

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
03/05/2025 Aeuhaz1-fail to certify class 1 none
03/05/2025 Aeuhaz1-fail to certify class 1 none
10/30/2024 Aeuhaz1-fail to certify class 1 none

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
7th Ave & 55th St at SE Corner
Station lines
N-Q-R
Distance (miles)
0.032
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Neighbors for The Congress - 161 West 54th Street, New York, NY

151 W 54th St, New York 871 7th Ave, New York 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York 787 7th Ave, New York 140 W 55th St, New York 145 W 55th St, New York 126 W 53rd St, New York 150 W 55th St, New York 162 W 54th St, New York 160 W 54th St, New York 1325 Avenue of the Americas, New York 1271 6th Ave, New York 136 W 55th St, New York 159 W 53rd St, New York 853 7th Ave, New York 130 W 56th St, New York 811 7th Ave, New York 1285 6th Ave, New York 150 W 51st St, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for The Congress - 161 West 54th Street, New York, NY

10001, New York City, NY 10018, New York City, NY 10020, New York City, NY 10023, New York City, NY 10036, New York City, NY 10069, New York City, NY 10103, New York City, NY 10110, New York City, NY 10112, New York City, NY 10119, New York City, NY 10165, New York City, NY 10167, New York City, NY 10169, New York City, NY 10171, New York City, NY 10172, New York City, NY 10173, New York City, NY 10177, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for The Congress - 161 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019?

The development at The Congress - 161 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1923.

What is the market value of The Congress - 161 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019?

The current market value of The Congress - 161 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 is $20,824,000.

What is the total square footage of The Congress - 161 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019?

The Congress - 161 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 has a total of 85,309 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$468 per square foot is the price for The Congress - 161 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 5.

How many active listings does The Congress - 161 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 have?

This address has 1 active listing(s).

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