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521 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036 Property Information

521 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 521 West 48th Street
Neighborhood Clinton - Hell's Kitchen
Zip code 10036
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01077-0020

Sales & Tax Overview for 521 West 48th Street, New York

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Purchase date 10/19/2011
Purchase price $7,900,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $274,996

Lot & Building Information for 521 West 48th Street, New York

Lot sqft 2,510
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 100.42 ft
Building class Elevator Apartment - Fireproof with Stores (D6)
Building sqft 12,613
Building dimensions 25 ft x 100.42 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 7
Year built 1940
Year last altered 2012
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 521 West 48th Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 15
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Office sqft

Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 4
Closest police station 0.43 Miles
Closest fire station 0.26 Miles

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Other Property Data for 521 West 48th Street, New York

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About 521 West 48th Street, New York

How many square feet does 521 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036 have?

This Elevator Apartment - Fireproof with Stores (D6) located at 521 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036 has a total of 12,613 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 521 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036?

521 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036 was built in 1940 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $5,045,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 521 West 48th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 521 West 48th Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/19/2011 $7,900,000

Title Documents for 521 West 48th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/22/2021 - R Initial UCC1
(2021032200337001)
07/09/2020 - R Initial UCC1
(2020070900201002)
07/09/2020 - R UCC3 Termination
(2020070900201001)
06/19/2020 - D
07/22/2020 - R
Agreement
(2020070900098002)
06/19/2020 - D
07/22/2020 - R
Mortgage
(2020070900098001)
12/01/2017 - D
12/06/2017 - R
Sundry Agreement
(2017120500031001)
03/31/2014 - R UCC3 Termination
(2014022701385006)
03/31/2014 - R Initial UCC1
(2014022701385005)
02/27/2014 - D
03/31/2014 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2014022701385007)
02/27/2014 - D
03/31/2014 - R
Agreement
(2014022701385004)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 521 West 48th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $251,856
Estimated property tax: $274,996
Tax assessor's market value: $5,045,000
Assessed value: $2,270,250

Assessment History for 521 West 48th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 521 West 48th 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 $5,045,000 $2,270,250 $2,024,730 12.439% $251,856 $251,856 +6.77%
2024/25 $4,984,000 $2,242,800 $1,887,080 12.5% $235,885 $235,885 +7.51%
2023/24 $4,706,000 $2,117,700 $1,754,920 12.502% $219,400 $219,400 +7.62%
2022/23 $4,271,000 $1,921,950 $1,661,860 12.267% $203,860 $203,860 +6.06%
2021/22 $3,491,000 $1,570,950 $1,570,950 12.235% $192,206 $192,206 -4.64%

Permits for 521 West 48th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/13/2013 Alteration type 2
06/13/2013 Alteration type 2
09/25/2012 Alteration type 2
09/25/2012 Alteration type 2
07/23/2012 Alteration type 2
07/23/2012 Alteration type 2
06/04/2012 Alteration type 3
06/04/2012 Alteration type 3
02/08/2012 Alteration type 3
02/08/2012 Alteration type 3
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$680
4.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$550
-15.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$607
-2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 8th Ave & 49th St at SW Corner
Station lines C-E
Distance (miles) 0.391
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Bus Routes
Name 10 Av/W 47 St
Line M11
Distance (miles) 0.086

Neighbors for 521 West 48th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 521 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
544 W 49th St, New York 8,800 03/20/2026 $2,000,000
537 W 49th St, New York 9,523 12/08/2022 $2,965,000
548 W 48th St, New York 28,540 09/23/2021 $22,700,000
541 W 49th St, New York 30,618 09/20/2022 $9,500,000
527 W 48th St, New York 10,730 07/01/2011 $3,825,000
529 W 48th St, New York 11,310 11/01/2011 $4,113,000
515 W 48th St, New York 9,790 09/20/2022 $4,550,000
682 11th Ave, New York 1,356 11/20/2006 $2,200,000
549-557 W 49th St, New York 04/12/2005 $11,603,232
523 W 48th St, New York 12,614 12/03/2013
552 W 48th St, New York 2,500 07/10/1998
517 W 48th St, New York 9,730 06/17/1998
678 11th Ave, New York 16,268 06/10/2009 $27,400,000
531 W 48th St, New York 9,730 02/26/1996
544 W 48th St, New York 5,312 06/09/1999
554 W 48th St, New York 6,500 04/06/1976
519 W 48th St, New York 9,731 08/28/2000
547 W 49th St, New York 4,000 12/31/2012 $4,600,000
535 W 48th St, New York 42,140
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