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British Empire Building - 610 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10020 Property Information

Also known as: 620 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10020

British Empire Building - 610 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10020 Property Information

Also known as: 620 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10020

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Address

Building name British Empire Building
Primary address British Empire Building - 610 5th Avenue
Secondary address 1-17 W 49th St
Neighborhood Central Midtown
Zip code 10020
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01265-0050

Sales & Tax Overview for 610 5th Avenue, New York

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Purchase date 02/02/2019
Purchase price $8,730,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $8,774,065

Lot & Building Information for 610 5th Avenue, New York

Lot sq. ft. 63,261
Lot dimensions 200.83 ft x 315 ft
Property type Office with Commercial 7-19 Stories (O6)
Building sqft 272,637
Building dimensions 71 ft x 201 ft
Buildings on lot 4
Stories 9
Year built 1937
Year last altered 2015
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 610 5th Avenue, New York

Zoning
Commercial units 61
Office sqft
Retail sqft
Conversion feasibility index

Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.36 Miles
Closest fire station 0.28 Miles

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Other Property Data for 610 5th Avenue, New York

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 1-17 W 49th St, New York, NY 10020
  • 19 W 49th St, New York, NY 10020
  • 610-612 5th Ave, New York, NY 10020
  • 620 5th Ave, New York, NY 10020
  • 2-18 W 50th St, New York, NY 10020
  • 20 W 50th St, New York, NY 10020

About 610 5th Avenue, New York

How many sq. ft. does British Empire Building - 610 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10020 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Office with Commercial 7-19 Stories (O6) located at British Empire Building - 610 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10020 has a total of 272,637 square feet and a current price per square foot of $32.

What is the year built & the current market value of British Empire Building - 610 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10020?

British Empire Building - 610 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10020 was built in 1937 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $179,111,100.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 61 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 610 5th Avenue, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 610 5th Avenue, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/02/2019 $8,730,000

Title Documents for 610 5th Avenue, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/02/2025 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2025040200285005)
04/02/2025 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2025040200285004)
04/02/2025 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2025040200285003)
10/30/2024 - D
04/02/2025 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2025040200285002)
10/30/2024 - D
04/02/2025 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2025040200285001)
10/25/2024 - R Initial UCC1
(2024102200471010)
10/25/2024 - R Initial UCC1
(2024102200471009)
10/25/2024 - R Initial UCC1
(2024102200471008)
10/18/2024 - D
10/25/2024 - R
Agreement
(2024102200471016)
10/18/2024 - D
10/25/2024 - R
Agreement
(2024102200471015)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 610 5th Avenue, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $8,743,488
Estimated property tax: $8,774,065
Tax assessor's market value: $179,111,100
Assessed value: $80,600,000

Assessment History for 610 5th Avenue, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 610 5th Avenue, 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 $179,111,100 $80,600,000 $80,600,000 10.848% $8,743,488 $8,743,488 -5.57%
2024/25 $191,200,000 $86,040,000 $86,040,000 10.762% $9,259,625 $9,259,625 +0.21%
2023/24 $193,866,700 $87,240,000 $87,240,000 10.592% $9,240,461 $9,240,461 +2.11%
2022/23 $188,888,900 $85,000,005 $85,000,000 10.646% $9,049,100 $9,049,100 -1.01%
2021/22 $188,888,900 $85,000,005 $85,000,000 10.755% $9,141,750 $9,141,750 -14.47%

Permits for 610 5th Avenue, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/08/2026 No work
04/14/2026 No work
04/09/2026 Alteration
04/01/2026 No work
03/24/2026 No work
03/05/2026 Alteration
02/24/2026 Alteration
02/19/2026 Alteration
02/19/2026 Alteration
02/19/2026 Alteration
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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 6th Ave & 49th St at NE Corner
Station lines B-D-F-M
Distance (miles) 0.142
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Bus Routes
Name W 49 ST/5 Av
Line M50
Distance (miles) 0.027

Neighbors for 610 5th Avenue, New York

Here are the neighbors for British Empire Building - British Empire Building - 610 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10020.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
640 5th Ave, New York 277,684 05/23/2019
1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York 1,899,211 04/05/2018 $75,000
608 5th Ave, New York 127,558 03/31/2014 $900,000
604 5th Ave, New York 18,000 04/08/2021 $44,960,000
75 W 47th St, New York 5,000 03/06/2002
73 W 47th St, New York 9,831 11/03/2022 $11,500,000
58 W 48th St, New York 7,782 05/28/1996
600 5th Ave, New York 389,438 02/02/2011 $165,000,000
1258 Avenue of the Americas, New York 6,840 04/27/2001
51 W 52nd St, New York 817,095 10/13/2021 $760,000,000
25 W 52nd St, New York 75,806 12/31/1986
1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York 1,898,155 11/01/2017 $28,050,000
64 W 48th St, New York 105,262 11/01/2017 $28,050,000
1260 Avenue of the Americas, New York 2,734,038 11/01/2017 $28,050,000
75 Rockefeller Plz, New York 582,428 08/01/2014 $420,000,000
62 W 48th St, New York 6,524 05/28/1996
3 W 51st St, New York 43,200 04/27/1972
21 W 52nd St, New York 21,600 04/17/2019 $45,000,000
60 W 48th St, New York 7,166 05/28/1996
7 W 51st St, New York 48,721 11/10/2010 $31,500,000
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