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238 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019 Property Information

238 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 238 West 56th Street
Secondary address 238-240 W 56th St
Neighborhood Theatre District - Times Square
Zip code 10019
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01027-0058

Sales & Tax Overview for 238 West 56th Street, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $230,850

Lot & Building Information for 238 West 56th Street, New York

Lot sqft 4,500
Lot dimensions 45 ft x 100.42 ft
Building class Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) i
Building sqft 14,495
Building dimensions 45 ft x 92 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 5
Year built 1926
Year last altered 1980
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 238 West 56th Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 23
Regulated units
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.11 Miles
Closest fire station 0.14 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 238-240 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019

About 238 West 56th Street, New York

How many square feet does 238 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019 have?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 238 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019 has a total of 14,495 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 238 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019?

238 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1926 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $4,173,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 238 West 56th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 238 West 56th Street, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 238 West 56th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/26/2005 - D
03/24/2005 - R
Deed
(2005021701407001)
09/17/2003 - D
10/01/2003 - R
NYS Real Estate Transfer Tax
(2003091601633002)
06/27/2003 - D
12/30/2003 - R
Mortgage
(2003071400156008)
09/13/2000 - R Mortgage
(1640007333364)
09/13/2000 - R Agreement
(1010007370601)
04/28/2000 - D
10/01/2003 - R
Certificate
(2003091601633001)
03/13/2000 - R Sundry Agreement
(1150007056815)
03/13/2000 - R Sundry Agreement
(1120007056812)
03/13/2000 - R Sundry Agreement
(1090007056809)
03/13/2000 - R Sundry Agreement
(1010007056801)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 238 West 56th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $229,819
Estimated property tax: $230,850
Tax assessor's market value: $4,173,000
Assessed value: $1,877,850

Assessment History for 238 West 56th Street, New York

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $4,173,000 $1,877,850 $1,847,570 12.439% $229,819 $229,819 -5.31%
2024/25 $4,315,000 $1,941,750 $1,941,750 12.5% $242,719 $242,719 +3.58%
2023/24 $4,165,000 $1,874,250 $1,874,250 12.502% $234,319 $234,319 +0.80%
2022/23 $4,211,000 $1,894,950 $1,894,950 12.267% $232,454 $232,454 +0.26%
2021/22 $4,211,000 $1,894,950 $1,894,950 12.235% $231,847 $231,847 -5.40%

Permits for 238 West 56th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/10/2025 Alteration
04/03/2025 Alteration
03/31/2025 Alteration
02/13/2025 Alteration
02/13/2025 Alteration
12/19/2024 Alteration
11/01/2024 Alteration
10/31/2024 Alteration
09/27/2024 Alteration
08/19/2024 Alteration
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$611
-10.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$625
5.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$620
-4.2% 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) 0.063
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Bus Routes
Name 8 Av/W 56 St
Line M20
Distance (miles) 0.051

Neighbors for 238 West 56th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 238 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
934 8th Ave, New York 5,210
236 W 56th St, New York 5,800 09/17/1973
1731 Broadway, New York 614,307
946 8th Ave, New York 5,084 08/09/1972
257 W 55th St, New York 5,602 11/20/2000
234 W 56th St, New York 8,400 11/05/1993
243 W 55th St, New York 11,556 12/29/1994
251 W 55th St, New York 2,239 06/30/2023 $5,200,000
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
255 W 55th St, New York 5,800 11/20/2000
242 W 56th St, New York 6,840 03/16/2001
230 W 56th St, New York 200,000
936 8th Ave, New York 5,040 12/13/2012
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
944 8th Ave, New York 13,104 01/16/2008 $10
870 7th Ave, New York 1,050,872
938 8th Ave, New York 4,500 05/15/1979
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