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688 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10036 Property Information

688 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10036 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 688 8th Avenue
Neighborhood Theatre District - Times Square
Zip code 10036
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01015-0004

Sales & Tax Overview for 688 8th Avenue, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $166,933

Lot & Building Information for 688 8th Avenue, New York

Lot sq. ft. 2,508
Lot dimensions 25.08 ft x 100 ft
Property type Primarily Five to Six Family with One Store or Office (S5)
Building sqft 8,484
Building dimensions 25.1 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 5
Year built 1920
Year last altered 2017
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 688 8th Avenue, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 5
Regulated units
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.39 Miles
Closest fire station 0.20 Miles

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Other Property Data for 688 8th Avenue, New York

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About 688 8th Avenue, New York

How many square feet does 688 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10036 have?

This Primarily Five to Six Family with One Store or Office (S5) located at 688 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10036 has a total of 8,484 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 688 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10036?

688 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10036 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $5,712,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 688 8th Avenue, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 688 8th Avenue, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 688 8th Avenue, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/30/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023102301335001)
07/31/2023 - D
08/15/2023 - R
Termination of Lease or Memo
(2023081000256001)
08/04/2016 - R Initial UCC1
(2016072800098014)
07/26/2016 - D
08/09/2016 - R
Sundry Agreement
(2016080200750008)
07/26/2016 - D
08/09/2016 - R
Sundry Agreement
(2016080200750007)
07/26/2016 - D
08/09/2016 - R
Sundry Agreement
(2016080200750006)
07/26/2016 - D
08/09/2016 - R
Sundry Agreement
(2016080200750005)
07/26/2016 - D
08/09/2016 - R
Development Rights
(2016080200750004)
07/26/2016 - D
08/09/2016 - R
Agreement
(2016080200750003)
07/26/2016 - D
08/09/2016 - R
Zoning Lot Description
(2016080200750002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 688 8th Avenue, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $155,565
Estimated property tax: $166,933
Tax assessor's market value: $5,712,000
Assessed value: $2,570,400

Assessment History for 688 8th Avenue, New York

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $5,712,000 $2,570,400 $1,250,624 12.439% $155,565 $155,565 -0.49%
2024/25 $4,760,000 $2,142,000 $1,250,623 12.5% $156,328 $156,328 +12.95%
2023/24 $3,981,000 $1,791,450 $1,107,075 12.502% $138,407 $138,407 +10.07%
2022/23 $4,313,000 $1,940,850 $1,025,070 12.267% $125,745 $125,745 +8.28%
2021/22 $5,074,000 $2,283,300 $949,139 12.235% $116,127 $116,127 +7.72%

Permits for 688 8th Avenue, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/14/2025 Alteration
02/14/2025 Alteration
07/19/2022 Alteration
08/30/2021 Alteration
10/23/2019 No work
09/19/2019 Alteration
08/27/2019 Alteration
08/27/2019 Alteration
08/15/2019 Alteration
06/04/2019 Alteration
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$797
19.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$606
-17.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$656
-5.9% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 8th Ave & 44th St at SE Corner
Station lines A-C-E-N-Q-R-S-1-2-3-7
Distance (miles) 0.024
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Bus Routes
Name 8 Av/W 43 St
Line M20
Distance (miles) 0.017

Neighbors for 688 8th Avenue, New York

Here are the neighbors for 688 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10036.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
3 Times Sq, New York 855,000 11/01/2017 $28,050,000
249 W 43rd St, New York 35,408 04/24/2002
1501 Broadway, New York 686,603 11/01/2017 $28,050,000
260 W 44th St, New York 41,287 12/11/2002
270 W 43rd St, New York 690,000 01/24/2014 $500,000,000
215 W 42nd St, New York 12,176 09/14/2012
222 W 45th St, New York 60,232 12/29/2006
220 W 42nd St, New York 235,300 03/17/2022 $161,109,000
246 W 44th St, New York 31,244 06/16/2017 $5,000,000
235 W 44th St, New York 26,750 07/19/2011 $125,156,067
255 W 43rd St, New York 211,466 10/01/2011 $542,227,812
250 W 43rd St, New York 238,818 01/22/2015 $191,850,000
234 W 44th St, New York 55,486
694 8th Ave, New York 23,000 12/11/2002
245 W 44th St, New York 33,250 07/13/2007
213 W 42nd St, New York 85,092 09/14/2012
229 W 42nd St, New York 84,000 09/14/2012
660-666 8th Ave, New York 150,000 10/20/2015 $40,000,000
218 W 42nd St, New York 15,641 11/01/2017 $28,050,000
240 W 44th St, New York 24,423 06/16/2017 $5,000,000
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