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

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

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Address

Primary address 251 West 55th Street
Neighborhood Theatre District - Times Square
Zip code 10019
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01027-0006

Sales & Tax Overview for 251 West 55th Street, New York

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Purchase date 06/30/2023
Purchase price $5,200,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $110,831

Lot & Building Information for 251 West 55th Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 2,008
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100.42 ft
Property type Multi-Story Retail Building (2 or More) (K2)
Building sqft 2,239
Building dimensions 20 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1920
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 251 West 55th Street, New York

Zoning
Commercial units 2
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.09 Miles
Closest fire station 0.16 Miles

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Other Property Data for 251 West 55th Street, New York

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About 251 West 55th Street, New York

How many sq. ft. does 251 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Multi-Story Retail Building (2 or More) (K2) located at 251 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 has a total of 2,239 square feet and a current price per square foot of $2,322.

What is the year built & the current market value of 251 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019?

251 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,409,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 251 West 55th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 251 West 55th Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/30/2023 $5,200,000
01/26/2011 $350,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 251 West 55th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/22/2024 - D
02/16/2024 - R
Agreement
(2024013100523003)
01/22/2024 - D
02/16/2024 - R
Easement
(2024013100523002)
01/22/2024 - D
02/16/2024 - R
Easement
(2024013100523001)
07/10/2023 - D
07/12/2023 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2023071100051002)
07/10/2023 - D
07/12/2023 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023071100051001)
06/30/2023 - D
07/10/2023 - R
Deed
(2023070300601001)
03/03/2011 - D
03/21/2011 - R
Release of Estate Tax Lien
(2011031100824001)
01/26/2011 - D
04/14/2011 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2011020300272003)
01/26/2011 - D
04/14/2011 - R
Mortgage
(2011020300272002)
01/26/2011 - D
04/14/2011 - R
Deed
(2011020300272001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 251 West 55th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $106,536
Estimated property tax: $110,831
Tax assessor's market value: $2,409,000
Assessed value: $1,084,050

Assessment History for 251 West 55th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 251 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 $2,409,000 $1,084,050 $982,080 10.848% $106,536 $106,536 +3.23%
2024/25 $2,363,000 $1,063,350 $958,950 10.762% $103,202 $103,202 +6.34%
2023/24 $2,132,000 $959,400 $916,290 10.592% $97,053 $97,053 +4.00%
2022/23 $1,948,000 $876,600 $876,600 10.646% $93,323 $93,323 -2.65%
2021/22 $2,060,000 $927,000 $891,360 10.755% $95,866 $95,866 +4.08%

Permits for 251 West 55th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/12/2015 Alteration type 2
10/19/2015 Alteration type 2
01/19/2010 Alteration type 2
04/13/2004 Alteration type 2
12/12/2003 Alteration type 2
12/10/2003 Sign
12/01/2003 Alteration type 2
11/19/2003 Alteration type 2
09/25/2003 Alteration type 2
01/05/1999 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 8th Ave & 58th St at NW Corner
Station lines A-B-C-D-1
Distance (miles) 0.073
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Bus Routes
Name 8 Av/W 56 St
Line M20
Distance (miles) 0.063

Neighbors for 251 West 55th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 251 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
236 W 56th St, New York 5,800 09/17/1973
1731 Broadway, New York 614,307
250 W 55th St, New York 843,564 11/01/2017 $28,050,000
210 W 55th St, New York 87,682 12/08/2015 $1,107,563
243 W 55th St, New York 11,556 12/29/1994
234 W 56th St, New York 8,400 11/05/1993
946 8th Ave, New York 5,084 08/09/1972
932 8th Ave, New York 5,210 08/01/2018 $7,100,000
244 W 56th St, New York 12,000 05/01/1996
940 8th Ave, New York 18,600 11/19/2007 $18,250,000
936 8th Ave, New York 5,040 12/13/2012
240 W 55th St, New York 7,392 10/10/2014 $4,000,000
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
245 W 55th St, New York 63,500 06/06/2023 $28,500,000
238 W 56th St, New York 14,495 01/26/2005
930 8th Ave, New York 5,138 11/08/1976
944 8th Ave, New York 13,104 01/16/2008 $10
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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