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

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

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Address

Primary address 242 West 56th Street
Neighborhood Theatre District - Times Square
Zip code 10019
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01027-0160

Sales & Tax Overview for 242 West 56th Street, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $130,552

Lot & Building Information for 242 West 56th 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 6,840
Building dimensions 20 ft x 56 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 5
Year built 1974
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 242 West 56th Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 6
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.10 Miles
Closest fire station 0.14 Miles

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Other Property Data for 242 West 56th Street, New York

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About 242 West 56th Street, New York

How many square feet does 242 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019 have?

This Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4) located at 242 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019 has a total of 6,840 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 242 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019?

242 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1974 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $3,513,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease. There are 1 active listings at this address.

Ownership Information for 242 West 56th Street, New York

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Spaces for Lease in 242 West 56th Street, New York

242 W 56th St
Listing type For Lease
Listing date 04/25/2026
Last updated 04/25/2026
Lot size 0.046 Acre
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Brokers

Nicholas Dullea
Spaces
Suite name Space type Lease rate Available space Brokers
Incredible Midtown Location 2nd Generation Bar / Restaurant For Lease Restaurant $96/Sqft/Year 3,000 Nicholas Dullea
(212) 203-5338
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For Lease 242 W 56th St
242 W 56th St
242 West 56th Street, New York
Property Restaurant
Availability 1 Spaces listed / 3000 Sqft
Price $96/Sqft/Year
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Past Sales & Property History for 242 West 56th Street, New York

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Title Documents for 242 West 56th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/17/2003 - D
10/01/2003 - R
NYS Real Estate Transfer Tax
(2003091601633002)
06/27/2003 - D
12/30/2003 - R
Mortgage
(2003071400156008)
03/16/2001 - R Deed
(1310007577731)
09/13/2000 - R Mortgage
(1640007333364)
09/13/2000 - R Agreement
(1010007370601)
04/28/2000 - D
10/01/2003 - R
Certificate
(2003091601633001)
12/21/1999 - R Sundry Agreement
(1470006928147)
12/20/1999 - R Agreement
(1410006924341)
12/20/1999 - R Agreement
(1370006924337)
08/30/1999 - R Mortgage
(1730006757173)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 242 West 56th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $126,983
Estimated property tax: $130,552
Tax assessor's market value: $3,513,000
Assessed value: $1,580,850

Assessment History for 242 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 $3,513,000 $1,580,850 $1,170,570 10.848% $126,983 $126,983 -2.08%
2024/25 $3,454,000 $1,554,300 $1,205,030 10.762% $129,685 $129,685 +2.15%
2023/24 $3,100,000 $1,395,000 $1,198,570 10.592% $126,953 $126,953 -6.28%
2022/23 $2,955,000 $1,329,750 $1,272,460 10.646% $135,466 $135,466 +2.70%
2021/22 $2,802,000 $1,260,900 $1,226,510 10.755% $131,911 $131,911 +4.50%

Permits for 242 West 56th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/30/2021 Alteration
07/29/2021 Alteration
12/09/2010 Alteration type 3
08/09/2010 Place of assembly
05/05/2009 Alteration type 2
09/09/2005 Alteration type 2
04/19/2004 Alteration type 2
01/07/2004 Alteration type 3
04/16/2003 Alteration type 2
01/09/2003 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) 0.058
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Bus Routes
Name 8 Av/W 56 St
Line M20
Distance (miles) 0.047

Neighbors for 242 West 56th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 242 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
235 W 56th St, New York 729,506
934 8th Ave, New York 5,210
236 W 56th St, New York 5,800 09/17/1973
200 W 57th St, New York 124,782 04/01/2015 $120,448,750
257 W 55th St, New York 5,602 11/20/2000
946 8th Ave, New York 5,084 08/09/1972
234 W 56th St, New York 8,400 11/05/1993
218 W 57th St, New York 21,837 06/30/2016 $81,500,000
255 W 55th St, New York 5,800 11/20/2000
940 8th Ave, New York 18,600 11/19/2007 $18,250,000
244 W 56th St, New York 12,000 05/01/1996
230 W 56th St, New York 200,000
888 7th Ave, New York 866,359 11/01/2017 $28,050,000
250 W 57th St, New York 435,677 11/01/2017 $28,050,000
1776 Broadway, New York 112,100 04/09/2021
211 W 56th St, New York 311,689 01/31/2011 $5,158,772
238 W 56th St, New York 14,495 01/26/2005
870 7th Ave, New York 1,050,872
944 8th Ave, New York 13,104 01/16/2008 $10
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