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42 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023 Property Information

42 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 42 West 72nd Street
Neighborhood Lincoln Square
Zip code 10023
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01124-0056

Sales & Tax Overview for 42 West 72nd Street, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $362,146

Lot & Building Information for 42 West 72nd Street, New York

Lot sqft 2,554
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 102.17 ft
Building class Elevator Apartment - Fireproof with Stores (D6)
Building sqft 24,607
Building dimensions 25 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 13
Year built 1920
Year last altered 1965
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 42 West 72nd Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 50
Regulated units
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 3
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.50 Miles
Closest fire station 0.37 Miles

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About 42 West 72nd Street, New York

How many square feet does 42 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023 have?

This Elevator Apartment - Fireproof with Stores (D6) located at 42 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023 has a total of 24,607 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 42 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023?

42 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $6,584,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 42 West 72nd Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 42 West 72nd Street, New York

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Title Documents for 42 West 72nd Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/06/2019 - R Initial UCC1
(2019073000841007)
08/06/2019 - R UCC3 Termination
(2019073000841003)
07/25/2019 - D
08/06/2019 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2019073000841006)
07/25/2019 - D
08/06/2019 - R
Agreement
(2019073000841005)
07/25/2019 - D
08/06/2019 - R
Mortgage
(2019073000841004)
07/25/2019 - D
08/06/2019 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2019073000841002)
07/25/2019 - D
08/06/2019 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2019073000841001)
05/01/2017 - D
08/11/2017 - R
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2017081001500001)
10/17/2016 - R UCC3 Amendment
(2016101400203001)
07/13/2015 - D
11/06/2015 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2015110400834001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 42 West 72nd Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $355,347
Estimated property tax: $362,146
Tax assessor's market value: $6,584,000
Assessed value: $2,962,800

Assessment History for 42 West 72nd 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 $6,584,000 $2,962,800 $2,856,720 12.439% $355,347 $355,347 +4.99%
2024/25 $6,017,000 $2,707,650 $2,707,650 12.5% $338,456 $338,456 +3.60%
2023/24 $5,807,000 $2,613,150 $2,613,150 12.502% $326,696 $326,696 -20.29%
2022/23 $7,585,000 $3,413,250 $3,341,050 12.267% $409,847 $409,847 +1.56%
2021/22 $7,330,000 $3,298,500 $3,298,500 12.235% $403,571 $403,571 -5.16%

Permits for 42 West 72nd Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/30/2023 Alteration
10/06/2023 Alteration
05/20/2021 Alteration
09/14/2019 Alteration
02/13/2017 Alteration type 2
11/30/2016 Alteration type 3
12/04/2007 Alteration type 3
06/07/2007 Alteration type 2
01/14/2005 Alteration type 2
09/07/2004 Alteration type 2
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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)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Central Park West & 72nd St at SW Corner
Station lines B-C
Distance (miles) 0.108
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Bus Routes
Name Columbus Av/W 72 St
Line M11
Distance (miles) 0.055

Neighbors for 42 West 72nd Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 42 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
37 W 71st St, New York 6,234 12/20/1999
30 W 72nd St, New York 8,676 12/07/2006 $8,100,000
115 Central Park W, New York 617,569
33 W 71st St, New York 6,701 07/25/2016 $12,500,000
12 W 72nd St, New York 192,543 12/05/2013 $1,370,000
49 W 71st St, New York 5,235 07/25/2024
40 W 72nd St, New York 136,189
37 W 72nd St, New York 80,281 07/24/1980
17 W 71st St, New York 71,907 07/08/1980
27 W 71st St, New York 11,316 10/22/2001
57 W 71st St, New York 4,515 06/22/2007
20 W 72nd St, New York 127,961 12/21/1984
44 W 72nd St, New York 18,600 10/20/1987
25 W 71st St, New York 4,804 07/15/1982
50 W 72nd St, New York 143,791 07/28/1983
49 W 72nd St, New York 51,360 08/06/2004 $337,500
32 W 72nd St, New York 9,185 12/07/2006 $8,100,000
31 W 71st St, New York 25,754 12/21/1972
58 W 72nd St, New York 25,080 01/01/1998
53 W 72nd St, New York 30,269 10/31/2023
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