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Biltmore Theatre - 261 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036 - Property report

Also known as: 261 W 47th St

Property image for Biltmore Theatre - 261 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036

Property type

Legitimate Theatre - Sole Use (J4)

Year built

1926

Lot sq. ft.

8,800

Sale price

$21,888,226

General information

Address

Building name

Biltmore Theatre

Primary address

Biltmore Theatre - 261 West 47th Street

Alternate address(es)

261-265 W 47th St

ZIP code

10036

Neighborhood

Theatre District - Times Square

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01019-0005

Building

Property type

Legitimate Theatre - Sole Use (J4)

Building sq. ft.

20,022

Building dimensions

75 ft x 126 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1926

Last altered

2004

Building material

Sales

Sale date

10/03/2008

Sale price

$21,888,226

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Commercial units

Lot

Lot dimensions

75 ft x 126 ft

Lot sq. ft.

8,800

Area overview

Walk score

98 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

93 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.29 Miles

Closest fire station

0.00 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for Biltmore Theatre - 261 West 47th 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 Biltmore Theatre - 261 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
10/03/2008	$21,888,226	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX, XX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/27/2026 - R 01/13/2026 - D	Sundry Miscellaneous (2026011400414001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
03/27/2023 - R 03/17/2023 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2023032100085002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX	XX XXXXXXX XXX XXX
03/27/2023 - R 03/17/2023 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2023032100085001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX	XX XXXXXXX XXX XXX
10/17/2022 - R 06/22/2022 - D	Sundry Agreement (2022101700593001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
12/24/2018 - R	UCC3 Termination (2018121800533001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/17/2018 - R	UCC3 Termination (2018120500375002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/17/2018 - R	UCC3 Termination (2018120500375001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XXX
02/22/2019 - R 11/27/2018 - D	Agreement (2019022100189001)	XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
12/17/2018 - R 11/27/2018 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2018120500375014)	XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX
12/17/2018 - R 11/27/2018 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2018120500375013)	XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for Biltmore Theatre - 261 West 47th 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

$29,526,000

Assessed value

$13,286,700

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$28,839,000	$12,977,550	$0	10.848%	$1,312,399	$0	n/a
2024/25	$28,206,000	$12,692,700	$0	10.762%	$1,303,622	$0	n/a
2023/24	$27,561,000	$12,402,450	$0	10.592%	$1,285,775	$0	n/a
2022/23	$26,272,000	$11,822,400	$0	10.646%	$1,258,613	$0	n/a
2021/22	$23,545,000	$10,595,250	$0	10.755%	$1,139,519	$0	n/a
2020/21	$29,007,000	$13,053,150	$0	10.694%	$1,300,543	$0	n/a
2019/20	$28,494,000	$12,822,300	$0	10.537%	$1,225,878	$0	n/a
2018/19	$27,267,000	$12,270,150	$0	10.514%	$1,156,642	$0	n/a
2017/18	$25,858,000	$11,636,100	$0	10.514%	$1,086,647	$0	n/a
2016/17	$24,501,000	$11,025,450	$0	10.574%	$1,033,293	$0	n/a

Permits

Permit information for Biltmore Theatre - 261 West 47th Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/12/2025	Alteration
05/19/2025	Alteration
03/24/2025	Alteration
03/12/2025	Alteration
03/12/2025	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID	Issue date	Type	Status
	09/20/2016	E-elevator
	09/18/2014	E-elevator
	02/22/2007	E-elevator

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Listings

Neighborhood

Manhattan commercial market stats

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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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

8th Ave & 49th St at SW Corner

Station lines

C-E

Distance (miles)

0.091

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Nearby ZIP codes for Biltmore Theatre - 261 West 47th 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 Biltmore Theatre - 261 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036?

The development at Biltmore Theatre - 261 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036 was built in 1926.

What is the total square footage of Biltmore Theatre - 261 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036?

Biltmore Theatre - 261 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036 has a total of 20,022 square feet.

When was Biltmore Theatre - 261 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036 last sold and what was the sale price?

Biltmore Theatre - 261 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036 was last sold on 10/03/2008 for $21,888,226.

What is the assessed value of Biltmore Theatre - 261 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036?

Biltmore Theatre - 261 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036 is currently assessed at $13,286,700.

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