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State University College of Optometry - 33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 Property Information

State University College of Optometry - 33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 Property Information

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Address

Building name State University College of Optometry
Primary address State University College of Optometry - 33 West 42nd Street
Secondary address 29-31 W 42nd St
Neighborhood Central Midtown
Zip code 10036
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01258-0018

Sales & Tax Overview for 33 West 42nd Street, New York

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Lot & Building Information for 33 West 42nd Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 15,666
Lot dimensions 78 ft x 200.83 ft
Property type City University (W5)
Building sqft 265,200
Building dimensions 78 ft x 200 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 17
Year built 1912
Year last altered 1997
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 33 West 42nd Street, New York

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Commercial units 4
Office sqft

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School district 2
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.59 Miles
Closest fire station 0.01 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 29-31 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
  • 29-35 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
  • 32-36 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036

About 33 West 42nd Street, New York

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for State University College of Optometry - 33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036?

State University College of Optometry - 33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 was built in 1912 and has a total of 265,200 square feet.

What is the assessed value of State University College of Optometry - 33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036?

The assessed market value for the current tax year is $51,055,650.

When was State University College of Optometry - 33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 last sold?

State University College of Optometry - 33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 was last sold in 02/17/1966.

Ownership Information for 33 West 42nd Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 33 West 42nd Street, New York

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Title Documents for 33 West 42nd Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/17/1966 - R Deed
(1940008654294)
02/17/1966 - R Agreement
(1930008654293)
           
           
           
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 33 West 42nd Street, New York

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $0
Tax assessor's market value: $113,457,000
Assessed value: $51,055,650
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 33 West 42nd 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 $110,725,000 $49,826,250 $0 10.848% $5,076,805 $0 n/a
2024/25 $109,103,000 $49,096,350 $0 10.762% $5,067,475 $0 n/a
2023/24 $106,903,000 $48,106,350 $0 10.592% $5,001,279 $0 n/a
2022/23 $100,797,000 $45,358,650 $0 10.646% $4,828,882 $0 n/a
2021/22 $92,466,000 $41,609,700 $0 10.755% $4,475,123 $0 n/a

Permits for 33 West 42nd Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/22/2025 Alteration
07/07/2025 Alteration
12/10/2024 Alteration
04/17/2024 Alteration
04/15/2024 Alteration
07/01/2022 Alteration
06/22/2022 Alteration
06/15/2022 Alteration
03/29/2017 Alteration type 2
12/01/2016 Alteration type 3
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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 5th-6th Aves & 42nd St at S Corner
Station lines B-D-F-M-7
Distance (miles) 0.042
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Neighbors for 33 West 42nd Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for State University College of Optometry - State University College of Optometry - 33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
4 W 43rd St, New York 72,568 05/09/1975
1120 Avenue of the Americas, New York 615,000 11/20/2018 $2,790,000
28 W 44th St, New York 287,894 11/01/2017 $28,050,000
1060-1080 Avenue of the Americas, New York 116,219
510 5th Ave, New York 57,223 08/10/2023 $50,000,000
42 W 44th St, New York 136,752
33 W 43rd St, New York 6,325
320 W 96th St, New York 16,334 06/10/1988
7 W 43rd St, New York 31,596
238 Riverside Dr, New York
15 W 43rd St, New York 63,860 11/21/2023 $8,000,000
1114 Avenue of the Americas, New York 1,517,497 06/14/2018
222 Riverside Dr, New York 174,000
317 W 95th St, New York 32,905
324 W 96th St, New York 16,134 02/28/1996
1100 Avenue of the Americas, New York 338,886 02/28/2019 $1,802,938
44 W 44th St, New York 103,750 09/04/2020 $40,840,000
462 5th Ave, New York 284,249
328 W 96th St, New York 16,134 03/03/1989
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