| Building name | Capitol |
| Primary address | Capitol - 840 8th Avenue |
| Secondary address | 252-256 W 51st St |
| Neighborhood | Theatre District - Times Square |
| Zip code | 10019 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 01022-0061 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 15,058 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Elevator Apartment - Luxury Type (D8)
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| Building sqft | 215,099 |
| Building dimensions |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 15 |
| Year built | 1925 |
| Year last altered | 1981 |
| Construction type | Register |
| School district | 2 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.13 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.12 Miles |
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Located on the edge of the Diamond District, 834 8 Avenue was built in 1925. The 15-story property features 278 apartments with an average size of 738 square feet, as well as seven commercial units totaling 9,834 square feet of retail. Thanks to its location, 834 8 Avenue enjoys a vibrant nightlife and proximity to restaurants, bars, and shopping, as well as the active cultural scene of the Theatre District- Times Square area. 834 8 Avenue is just a ten-minute walk from Ramon Aponte Playground, Gutenberg Playground, Hell's Kitchen Park, Clinton Community Garden, McCaffrey Playground and Balsley Park.
Uptown buses run past the front door and downtown bus routes are a block away. The M50 bus stops just steps away, as is the 8th Avenue and 51st Street subway station for the C and E trains. 834 8 Avenue is located in School District 2 and zoned for P.S. 111. The Professional Performing Arts High School, P.S 212, and Pathways to Graduation are just minutes away, with Upper West Success Academy Charter School and De La Salle Academy are among the closest private options.
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Capitol - 840 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1925 and has a total of 215,099 square feet.
What is the assessed value of Capitol - 840 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019?The assessed market value for the current tax year is $32,543,100.
When was Capitol - 840 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 last sold?Capitol - 840 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 was last sold in 06/28/2019.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 278 residential unit(s) and 7 commercial spaces.
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Access detailed property tax data for Capitol - Capitol - 840 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $0 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $72,318,000 |
| Assessed value: | $32,543,100 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 840 8th Avenue, New York, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
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| 2025/26 | $72,318,000 | $32,543,100 | $0 | 12.439% | $3,589,698 | $0 | n/a |
| 2024/25 | $64,361,000 | $28,962,450 | $0 | 12.5% | $3,458,700 | $0 | n/a |
| 2023/24 | $64,552,000 | $29,048,400 | $0 | 12.502% | $3,361,802 | $0 | n/a |
| 2022/23 | $66,718,000 | $30,023,100 | $0 | 12.267% | $3,178,432 | $0 | n/a |
| 2021/22 | $52,700,000 | $23,715,000 | $0 | 12.235% | $2,901,530 | $0 | n/a |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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Here are the neighbors for Capitol - Capitol - 840 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 253 W 51st St, New York | 5,309 | 04/24/1991 | |
| 830 8th Ave, New York | 17,811 | 06/07/2000 | |
| 226 W 50th St, New York | 47,250 | 11/03/1994 | |
| 218 W 50th St, New York | 84,577 | ||
| 852 8th Ave, New York | 21,424 | 05/22/2024 | $1,650,000 |
| 790 7th Ave, New York | 461,591 | 02/13/2015 | $513,024,080 |
| 251 W 51st St, New York | 5,536 | 09/15/1997 | |
| 237 W 51st St, New York | 23,650 | 12/05/1991 | |
| 236 W 52nd St, New York | 14,044 | 10/05/2000 | |
| 1650 Broadway, New York | 95,962 | 11/06/2024 | $1,246,500 |
| 832 8th Ave, New York | 5,445 | 11/08/1995 | |
| 216 W 50th St, New York | 5,504 | 12/14/2001 | |
| 251 W 50th St, New York | 3,000 | 07/22/1980 | |
| 228 W 52nd St, New York | 22,076 | 08/04/2022 | $11,750,000 |
| 1627 Broadway, New York | 34,520 | 10/01/2014 | $35,658,069 |
| 245 W 51st St, New York | 48,368 | 06/03/2022 | |
| 226 W 52nd St, New York | 325,216 | 12/08/2014 | |
| 1633 Broadway, New York | 2,438,059 | 05/27/2020 | |
| 214 W 50th St, New York | 7,550 | 07/09/1998 | |
| 1634-1642 Broadway, New York | 60,589 |
