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240 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 Property Information

240 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 240 West 55th Street
Neighborhood Theatre District - Times Square
Zip code 10019
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01026-0054

Sales & Tax Overview for 240 West 55th Street, New York

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Purchase date 10/10/2014
Purchase price $4,000,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $157,714

Lot & Building Information for 240 West 55th Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 2,008
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100.42 ft
Property type Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4)
Building sqft 7,392
Building dimensions 20 ft x 100.42 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1910
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Zoning & Use for 240 West 55th Street, New York

Zoning
Commercial units 2
Office sqft
Retail sqft

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School district 2
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.10 Miles
Closest fire station 0.17 Miles

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Other Property Data for 240 West 55th Street, New York

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About 240 West 55th Street, New York

How many sq. ft. does 240 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4) located at 240 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 has a total of 7,392 square feet and a current price per square foot of $541.

What is the year built & the current market value of 240 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019?

240 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $3,363,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 240 West 55th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 240 West 55th Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/10/2014 $4,000,000

Title Documents for 240 West 55th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/29/2020 - D
11/12/2020 - R
Mortgage
(2020110500515001)
10/27/2014 - R Initial UCC1
(2014102000443004)
10/10/2014 - D
10/27/2014 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2014102000443003)
10/10/2014 - D
10/27/2014 - R
Agreement
(2014102000443002)
10/10/2014 - D
10/27/2014 - R
Mortgage
(2014102000443001)
10/10/2014 - D
10/27/2014 - R
Both RPTT and RETT
(2014102000244001)
02/15/2010 - D
02/19/2010 - R
Zoning Lot Description
(2010021700048002)
01/10/2010 - D
02/19/2010 - R
Certificate
(2010021700048001)
12/01/2006 - D
06/18/2007 - R
Agreement
(2007061101786002)
07/14/2005 - D
11/09/2005 - R
Dec of Development Rights
(2005072900122003)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 240 West 55th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $149,728
Estimated property tax: $157,714
Tax assessor's market value: $3,363,000
Assessed value: $1,513,350

Assessment History for 240 West 55th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 240 West 55th Street, 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
2025/26 $3,363,000 $1,513,350 $1,380,240 10.848% $149,728 $149,728 -2.62%
2024/25 $3,298,000 $1,484,100 $1,428,770 10.762% $153,764 $153,764 +6.26%
2023/24 $3,036,000 $1,366,200 $1,366,200 10.592% $144,708 $144,708 +4.37%
2022/23 $2,894,000 $1,302,300 $1,302,300 10.646% $138,643 $138,643 +4.36%
2021/22 $2,745,000 $1,235,250 $1,235,250 10.755% $132,851 $132,851 -24.18%

Permits for 240 West 55th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/20/2020 Alteration type 1
10/02/2019 Alteration type 2
09/16/2011 Alteration type 3
03/09/2011 Alteration type 1
02/06/2009 Place of assembly
08/25/2008 Alteration type 1
02/12/2008 Alteration type 2
08/27/1997 Alteration type 1
12/30/1996 Alteration type 2
12/24/1996 Alteration type 2
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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 7th Ave & 55th St at SW Corner
Station lines N-Q-R
Distance (miles) 0.097
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Bus Routes
Name 8 Av/W 56 St
Line M20
Distance (miles) 0.102

Neighbors for 240 West 55th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 240 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
850 7th Ave, New York 78,750 01/16/1987
250 W 55th St, New York 843,564 11/01/2017 $28,050,000
1731 Broadway, New York 614,307
210 W 55th St, New York 87,682 12/08/2015 $1,107,563
932 8th Ave, New York 5,210 08/01/2018 $7,100,000
251 W 55th St, New York 2,239 06/30/2023 $5,200,000
243 W 55th St, New York 11,556 12/29/1994
842 7th Ave, New York 25,248 01/05/2017 $62,390,625
1710 Broadway, New York 545,251 10/05/2023 $172,800,000
936 8th Ave, New York 5,040 12/13/2012
204 W 55th St, New York 43,912 12/08/2015 $1,107,563
253 W 55th St, New York 5,980 04/27/1994
930 8th Ave, New York 5,138 11/08/1976
245 W 55th St, New York 63,500 06/06/2023 $28,500,000
854 7th Ave, New York 11,619 01/31/2017 $8,250,000
205 W 54th St, New York 64,757 12/08/2015 $1,107,563
237 W 54th St, New York 171,129 05/22/2015
938 8th Ave, New York 4,500 05/15/1979
856 7th Ave, New York 14,082 12/08/2015 $1,107,563
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