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218 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 Property Information

218 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 218 West 42nd Street
Neighborhood Theatre District - Times Square
Zip code 10036
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01013-0041

Sales & Tax Overview for 218 West 42nd Street, New York

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Purchase date 11/01/2017
Purchase price $28,050,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 218 West 42nd Street, New York

Lot sqft 2,234
Lot dimensions 22.62 ft x 98.75 ft
Building class Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4)
Building sqft 15,641
Building dimensions 23 ft x 97 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 5
Year built 1914
Year last altered 2006
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 218 West 42nd Street, New York

Zoning
Commercial units 1
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.36 Miles
Closest fire station 0.23 Miles

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Other Property Data for 218 West 42nd Street, New York

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About 218 West 42nd Street, New York

How many sq. ft. does 218 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4) located at 218 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 has a total of 15,641 square feet and a current price per square foot of $1,793.

What is the year built & the current market value of 218 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036?

218 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 was built in 1914 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $16,921,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 218 West 42nd Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 218 West 42nd Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/01/2017 $28,050,000

Title Documents for 218 West 42nd Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/09/2025 - D
07/11/2025 - R
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2025062600087001)
06/09/2025 - D
06/24/2025 - R
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2025062000090004)
06/09/2025 - D
06/24/2025 - R
Sundry Agreement
(2025062000090001)
11/01/2017 - D
01/02/2018 - R
NYC Real Property Transfer Tax
(2017122900276001)
09/14/2012 - D
11/28/2012 - R
Deed
(2012102200180004)
03/10/2011 - D
03/25/2011 - R
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2011031700682001)
04/18/2008 - D
05/27/2008 - R
Easement
(2008052201064002)
04/18/2008 - D
05/27/2008 - R
Easement
(2008052201064001)
09/12/2002 - D
05/24/2004 - R
Consent
(2004012301206003)
07/25/2002 - D
05/24/2004 - R
Declaration
(2004012301206004)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 218 West 42nd Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $0
Tax assessor's market value: $16,921,000
Assessed value: $7,614,450
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 218 West 42nd Street, New York

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $16,921,000 $7,614,450 $0 10.848% $783,243 $0 n/a
2024/25 $16,585,000 $7,463,250 $0 10.762% $803,195 $0 n/a
2023/24 $16,324,000 $7,345,800 $0 10.592% $778,067 $0 n/a
2022/23 $15,561,000 $7,002,450 $0 10.646% $745,481 $0 n/a
2021/22 $14,833,000 $6,674,850 $0 10.755% $717,880 $0 n/a

Permits for 218 West 42nd Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/31/2023 Alteration
12/29/2017 Alteration
03/29/2016 Alteration type 3
03/08/2012 Alteration type 3
03/08/2012 Sign
03/08/2012 Sign
03/08/2012 Sign
03/08/2012 Sign
12/21/2011 Alteration type 2
12/13/2011 Sign
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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 7th Ave & 42nd St at SW Corner
Station lines A-C-E-N-Q-R-S-1-2-3-7
Distance (miles) 0.037
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Bus Routes
Name W 42 ST/7 Av
Line M42
Distance (miles) 0.013

Neighbors for 218 West 42nd Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 218 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
3 Times Sq, New York 855,000 11/01/2017 $28,050,000
208 W 41st St, New York 26,500 03/18/1997
214 W 42nd St, New York 119,905 09/14/2012
566 7th Ave, New York 38,276 08/17/1983
215 W 42nd St, New York 52,000 09/14/2012
270 W 43rd St, New York 690,000 01/24/2014 $500,000,000
216 W 42nd St, New York 6,907 09/14/2012
206 W 41st St, New York 11,562 07/25/1980
220 W 42nd St, New York 235,300 03/17/2022 $161,109,000
213 W 40th St, New York 13,350 08/02/2000
250 W 43rd St, New York 238,818 01/22/2015 $191,850,000
255 W 43rd St, New York 211,466 10/01/2011 $542,227,812
220 W 41st St, New York 141,335 08/20/2015 $80,898,900
209 W 40th St, New York 32,237 12/13/2005
660-666 8th Ave, New York 150,000 10/20/2015 $40,000,000
229 W 42nd St, New York 84,000 09/14/2012
213 W 42nd St, New York 85,092 09/14/2012
688 8th Ave, New York 8,484 07/26/2016
234 W 42nd St, New York 275,345 12/07/2018 $74,214,732
560 7th Ave, New York 158,519 02/22/2019
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