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Helen Hayes Theater - 240 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 - Property report

Also known as: 238-244 W 44th St

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Property type

Legitimate Theatre - Sole Use (J4)

Year built

1912

Lot sq. ft.

7,225

Sale price

$5,000,000

General information

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Address
Building name
Helen Hayes Theater
Primary address
Helen Hayes Theater - 240 West 44th Street
Alternate address(es)
238-244 W 44th St
240 Rogers and Hammerstein Row
ZIP code
10036
Neighborhood
Theatre District - Times Square
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01015-0051

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Building
Property type
Legitimate Theatre - Sole Use (J4)
Building sq. ft.
24,423
Building dimensions
75 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1912
Last altered
2016
Building material
Sales
Sale date
06/16/2017
Sale price
$5,000,000 - M
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
0
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
75.5 ft x 100.42 ft
Lot sq. ft.
7,225

Area overview

Walk score
99 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
92 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
2
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.42 Miles
Closest fire station
0.19 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for Helen Hayes Theater - 240 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/16/2017 $5,000,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX
04/17/2015 $24,750,000 XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/09/2026 - R Initial UCC1
(2026070700529007)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
07/09/2026 - R UCC3 Termination
(2026070700529002)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
07/09/2026 - R
06/30/2026 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2026070700529006)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
07/09/2026 - R
06/30/2026 - D		 Agreement
(2026070700529005)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
07/09/2026 - R
06/30/2026 - D		 Mortgage
(2026070700529004)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
07/09/2026 - R
06/30/2026 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2026070700529003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXXXXX XXXX
07/09/2026 - R
06/30/2026 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2026070700529001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX X X XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX
12/06/2023 - R
10/17/2023 - D		 Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2023120500057017)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
12/06/2023 - R
10/17/2023 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2023120500057016)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
02/16/2024 - R
09/28/2023 - D		 NYC Real Property Transfer Tax
(2024021400292001)		 XXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX X X XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for Helen Hayes Theater - 240 West 44th 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
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$6,959,000
Assessed value
$3,131,550

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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 $6,797,000 $3,058,650 $0 10.848% $309,318 $0 n/a
2024/25 $6,648,000 $2,991,600 $0 10.762% $307,243 $0 n/a
2023/24 $6,496,000 $2,923,200 $0 10.592% $303,029 $0 n/a
2022/23 $6,192,000 $2,786,400 $0 10.646% $296,640 $0 n/a
2021/22 $5,549,000 $2,497,050 $0 10.755% $268,558 $0 n/a
2020/21 $6,836,000 $3,076,200 $0 10.694% $324,311 $0 n/a
2019/20 $6,715,000 $3,021,750 $0 10.537% $317,383 $0 n/a
2018/19 $2,450,000 $1,102,500 $1,071,099 10.514% $112,615 $112,615 +207.19%
2017/18 $2,450,000 $1,102,500 $348,675 10.514% $109,139 $36,660 -10.50%
2016/17 $2,625,000 $1,181,250 $387,379 10.574% $110,707 $40,961 -61.55%
Permits

Permit information for Helen Hayes Theater - 240 West 44th Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/06/2026 Alteration
11/12/2025 Alteration
09/11/2025 Alteration
04/10/2025 Alteration
02/14/2025 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
10/07/2020 E-elevator elevatorrequired
09/08/2016 E-elevator
09/08/2016 E-elevator

*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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
8th Ave & 44th St at SE Corner
Station lines
A-C-E-N-Q-R-S-1-2-3-7
Distance (miles)
0.058
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Neighbors for Helen Hayes Theater - 240 West 44th Street, New York, NY

3 Times Sq, New York 1501 Broadway, New York 249 W 43rd St, New York 260 W 44th St, New York 270 W 43rd St, New York 215 W 42nd St, New York 222 W 45th St, New York 252 W 45th St, New York 246 W 44th St, New York 235 W 44th St, New York 255 W 43rd St, New York 250 W 43rd St, New York 694 8th Ave, New York 245 W 44th St, New York 1515 Broadway, New York 236 W 45th St, New York 234 W 44th St, New York 688 8th Ave, New York 213 W 42nd St, New York 242 W 45th St, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for Helen Hayes Theater - 240 West 44th Street, New York, NY

10001, New York City, NY 10018, New York City, NY 10019, New York City, NY 10020, 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 10170, New York City, NY 10171, New York City, NY 10172, New York City, NY 10173, New York City, NY 10174, New York City, NY 10177, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for Helen Hayes Theater - 240 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036?

The development at Helen Hayes Theater - 240 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 was built in 1912.

What is the total square footage of Helen Hayes Theater - 240 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036?

Helen Hayes Theater - 240 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 has a total of 24,423 square feet.

When was Helen Hayes Theater - 240 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 last sold and what was the sale price?

Helen Hayes Theater - 240 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 was last sold on 06/16/2017 for $5,000,000.

What is the assessed value of Helen Hayes Theater - 240 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036?

Helen Hayes Theater - 240 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 is currently assessed at $3,131,550.

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