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438 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019 Property Information

438 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 438 West 51st Street
Secondary address 438-442 W 51st St
Neighborhood Clinton - Hell's Kitchen
Zip code 10019
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01060-0051

Sales & Tax Overview for 438 West 51st Street, New York

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Purchase date 05/07/2015
Purchase price $15,000,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $615,686

Lot & Building Information for 438 West 51st Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 6,025
Lot dimensions 60 ft x 100.42 ft
Property type Office Only 7-19 Stories (O3)
Building sqft 27,909
Building dimensions 60 ft x 96 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 7
Year built 1910
Year last altered 2016
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 438 West 51st Street, New York

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Commercial units 1
Office sqft
Conversion feasibility index

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School district 2
Community district 4
Closest police station 0.24 Miles
Closest fire station 0.31 Miles

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Other Property Data for 438 West 51st Street, New York

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 438-442 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019

About 438 West 51st Street, New York

How many sq. ft. does 438 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Office Only 7-19 Stories (O3) located at 438 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019 has a total of 27,909 square feet and a current price per square foot of $537.

What is the year built & the current market value of 438 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019?

438 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $12,437,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 438 West 51st Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 438 West 51st Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/07/2015 $15,000,000

Title Documents for 438 West 51st Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/11/2016 - D
03/07/2016 - R
Zoning Lot Description
(2016021601617001)
07/02/2015 - R Initial UCC1
(2015051400997006)
07/02/2015 - R Initial UCC1
(2015051400997003)
05/07/2015 - D
07/02/2015 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2015051400997005)
05/07/2015 - D
07/02/2015 - R
Mortgage
(2015051400997004)
05/07/2015 - D
07/02/2015 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2015051400997002)
05/07/2015 - D
07/02/2015 - R
Mortgage
(2015051400997001)
05/07/2015 - D
05/26/2015 - R
Deed
(2015051400459001)
01/02/2001 - D
02/08/2001 - R
Deed
(1420007527342)
03/18/1999 - R UCC3 Termination
(1770006511877)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 438 West 51st Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $607,125
Estimated property tax: $615,686
Tax assessor's market value: $12,437,000
Assessed value: $5,596,650

Assessment History for 438 West 51st Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 438 West 51st 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 $12,437,000 $5,596,650 $5,596,650 10.848% $607,125 $607,125 -6.20%
2024/25 $14,003,000 $6,301,350 $6,014,070 10.762% $647,234 $647,234 +3.14%
2023/24 $13,799,000 $6,209,550 $5,924,430 10.592% $627,516 $627,516 +0.70%
2022/23 $13,007,000 $5,853,150 $5,853,150 10.646% $623,126 $623,126 +34.96%
2021/22 $9,563,000 $4,303,350 $4,292,915 10.755% $461,703 $461,703 +17.88%

Permits for 438 West 51st Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/10/2025 Alteration
09/25/2025 Alteration
09/25/2025 Alteration
09/25/2025 Alteration
09/18/2025 Alteration
06/11/2025 Alteration
03/11/2025 Alteration
07/11/2024 Alteration
05/23/2024 Alteration
11/11/2023 Alteration
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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 & 50th St at NW Corner
Station lines C-E
Distance (miles) 0.256
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Bus Routes
Name W 50 ST/10 Av
Line M50
Distance (miles) 0.076

Neighbors for 438 West 51st Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 438 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
416 W 51st St, New York 6,997 12/18/2020 $7,500,000
446 W 51st St, New York 3,600 06/18/2018
460 W 51st St, New York 4,428 10/02/2023 $5,000,000
457 W 50th St, New York 8,780 06/05/2002
755 9th Ave, New York 12,000 08/27/2004 $2,375,000
421 W 50th St, New York 3,700 03/31/2022 $3,665,000
408 W 51st St, New York 9,375 06/23/1980
444 W 51st St, New York 3,640 04/15/2021 $3,200,000
450 W 51st St, New York 14,265
746 10th Ave, New York 6,082 11/13/2001
420 W 51st St, New York 13,069 10/22/2012 $5,325,000
753 9th Ave, New York 10,650 10/15/2024 $5,000,000
468 W 51st St, New York 6,082 11/19/1992
418 W 51st St, New York 5,140 09/13/2022 $4,800,000
406 W 51st St, New York 8,605 12/27/2024 $7,595,000
404 W 51st St, New York 6,915 12/27/2024 $7,595,000
462 W 51st St, New York 4,519 03/10/2003 $1,237,000
742 10th Ave, New York 13,240
410 W 51st St, New York 9,375 06/23/1980
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