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Capitol - 840 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 - Property report

Also known as: 252-256 W 51st St

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Property type

Elevator Apartment - Luxury Type (D8)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

15,058

General information

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Address
Building name
Capitol
Primary address
Capitol - 840 8th Avenue
Alternate address(es)
252-256 W 51st St
834-840 8th Ave
ZIP code
10019
Neighborhood
Theatre District - Times Square
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01022-0061

Owner

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Building
Property type
Elevator Apartment - Luxury Type (D8)
Building sq. ft.
215,099
Building dimensions
151 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
15
Year built
1925
Last altered
1981
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
278
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
7
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
150.58 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
15,058

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
2
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.13 Miles
Closest fire station
0.12 Miles

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Building Description

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.

Ownership

Ownership information for Capitol - 840 8th Avenue, New York, NY

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

Sales history for Capitol - 840 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/01/2019 - R
10/30/2019 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2019103100727003)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
11/01/2019 - R
10/30/2019 - D		 Subordination of Mortgage
(2019103100727002)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/01/2019 - R
10/30/2019 - D		 Mortgage
(2019103100727001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/01/2019 - R
06/28/2019 - D		 Agreement
(2019062800715005)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X
07/01/2019 - R
06/28/2019 - D		 Agreement
(2019062800715004)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
07/01/2019 - R
06/28/2019 - D		 Subordination of Mortgage
(2019062800715003)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
07/01/2019 - R
06/28/2019 - D		 Agreement
(2019062800715002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X
07/01/2019 - R
06/28/2019 - D		 Deed
(2019062800715001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
08/02/2012 - R UCC3 Termination
(2012073000982002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/02/2012 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2012073000982001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X XX XXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for Capitol - 840 8th Avenue, 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
$69,940,000
Assessed value
$31,473,000

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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 $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
2020/21 $59,109,000 $26,599,050 $0 12.267% $2,984,906 $0 n/a
2019/20 $55,700,000 $25,065,000 $23,131,000 12.473% $2,885,130 $2,885,130 +2.10%
2018/19 $58,035,000 $26,115,750 $22,404,910 12.612% $2,825,707 $2,825,707 +8.87%
2017/18 $54,524,000 $24,535,800 $20,406,280 12.719% $2,595,475 $2,595,475 +13.31%
2016/17 $51,222,000 $23,049,900 $17,767,310 12.892% $2,290,562 $2,290,562 +15.12%
Permits

Permit information for Capitol - 840 8th Avenue, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/05/2025 Alteration
11/03/2025 Alteration
10/30/2025 Alteration
07/01/2024 Alteration
12/13/2023 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
10/30/2020 E-elevator
10/30/2020 E-elevator
10/30/2020 E-elevator elevatorrequired

*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
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
8th Ave & 51st St at NE Corner
Station lines
C-E
Distance (miles)
0.026
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Neighbors for Capitol - 840 8th Avenue, New York, NY

253 W 51st St, New York 830 8th Ave, New York 226 W 50th St, New York 218 W 50th St, New York 852 8th Ave, New York 790 7th Ave, New York 251 W 51st St, New York 237 W 51st St, New York 236 W 52nd St, New York 1650 Broadway, New York 832 8th Ave, New York 216 W 50th St, New York 251 W 50th St, New York 228 W 52nd St, New York 1627 Broadway, New York 245 W 51st St, New York 226 W 52nd St, New York 1633 Broadway, New York 214 W 50th St, New York 1634-1642 Broadway, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for Capitol - 840 8th Avenue, New York, NY

10001, New York City, NY 10018, New York City, NY 10020, New York City, NY 10023, New York City, NY 10036, New York City, NY 10069, 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 10171, New York City, NY 10172, New York City, NY 10173, New York City, NY 10177, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for Capitol - 840 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019?

The development at Capitol - 840 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of Capitol - 840 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019?

Capitol - 840 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 has a total of 215,099 square feet.

What is the assessed value of Capitol - 840 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019?

Capitol - 840 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 is currently assessed at $31,473,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 278 residential unit(s).

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