| Building name | CBS Building |
| Primary address | CBS Building - 51 West 52nd Street |
| Secondary address | 51-69 W 52nd St |
| Neighborhood | Central Midtown |
| Zip code | 10019 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 01268-0001 |
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| Purchase date | 10/13/2021 |
| Purchase price | $760,000,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $16,760,436 |
| Lot sqft | 47,725 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Office Only with or without Commercial - 20 Stories or More (O4)
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| Building sqft | 817,095 |
| Building dimensions |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 38 |
| Year built | 1964 |
| Year last altered | 2017 |
| Construction type | Register |
| School district | 2 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.38 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.35 Miles |
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The building known as "Black Rock" sits at 38 stories like a dark ruler in Central Midtown. The CBS Building was originally built in 1963 for the CBS radio broadcasting network. Today, it is 817,000 square feet of office space. Some of its conveniences include a 24-hour attendant for the marble-clad lobby; secure key card access, a cafeteria, and 16 high-speed elevators.
The exterior aesthetics are what make the building so interesting; in a sea of glass and light-colored stone throughout New York City, this black Canadian limestone structure is highly recognizable. In addition to its unique outward appearance, it has an earth-friendly and ecologically conscious roof made up of drought-resistant plants that absorb water runoff and help to heat and cool the building. Just a few steps from the B, D, F, and M subway lines, and close to Rockefeller and Radio City Music Hall, the CBS Building is both convenient and distinctive.
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This Office Only with or without Commercial - 20 Stories or More (O4) located at CBS Building - 51 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019 has a total of 817,095 square feet and a current price per square foot of $930.
What is the year built & the current market value of CBS Building - 51 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019?CBS Building - 51 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1964 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $344,380,000.
How many commercial spaces does this building have?This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease. There are 7 active listings at this address.
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| Listing type | For Lease |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 02/13/2026 |
| Lot size | 1.09 Acre |
| Suite name | Space type | Lease rate | Available space | Brokers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Floor | General Office | Listing price not available | 24,232 | Erik S. Harris Gregory Conen Howard S. Hersch Jennifer Schreiber Scott J. Klau Zachary A. Weil |
| 12th Floor | General Office | Listing price not available | 24,232 | Howard S. Hersch Scott J. Klau Erik S. Harris Gregory Conen Jennifer Schreiber Zachary A. Weil |
| 13th Floor | General Office | Listing price not available | 24,232 | Erik S. Harris Gregory Conen Howard S. Hersch Jennifer Schreiber Scott J. Klau Zachary A. Weil |
| 14th Floor | General Office | Listing price not available | 24,232 | Erik S. Harris Gregory Conen Jennifer Schreiber Zachary A. Weil Howard S. Hersch Scott J. Klau |
| 15th Floor | General Office | Listing price not available | 24,232 | Erik S. Harris Gregory Conen Howard S. Hersch Jennifer Schreiber Scott J. Klau Zachary A. Weil |
| 9th Floor | General Office | Listing price not available | 24,232 | Gregory Conen Jennifer Schreiber Scott J. Klau Howard S. Hersch Erik S. Harris Zachary A. Weil |
| 10th Floor | General Office | Listing price not available | 24,232 | Erik S. Harris Gregory Conen Howard S. Hersch Jennifer Schreiber Scott J. Klau Zachary A. Weil |
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Access detailed property tax data for CBS Building - CBS Building - 51 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $16,811,254 |
| Estimated property tax: | $16,760,436 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $344,380,000 |
| Assessed value: | $154,971,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 51 West 52nd 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 | $344,380,000 | $154,971,000 | $154,971,000 | 10.848% | $16,811,254 | $16,811,254 | -2.37% |
| 2024/25 | $355,555,600 | $160,000,000 | $160,000,000 | 10.762% | $17,219,200 | $17,219,200 | -0.18% |
| 2023/24 | $369,462,000 | $166,257,900 | $162,868,362 | 10.592% | $17,251,017 | $17,251,017 | -0.53% |
| 2022/23 | $367,971,000 | $165,586,950 | $162,908,189 | 10.646% | $17,343,206 | $17,343,206 | +4.21% |
| 2021/22 | $343,868,000 | $154,740,600 | $154,740,600 | 10.755% | $16,642,352 | $16,642,352 | -3.92% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Here are the neighbors for CBS Building - CBS Building - 51 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 W 53rd St, New York | 13,105 | 09/18/1978 | |
| 35 W 53rd St, New York | 200,000 | 12/24/1979 | |
| 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 |
| 1330 Avenue of the Americas, New York | 500,177 | 11/17/2022 | $320,000,000 |
| 41 W 53rd St, New York | 22,800 | 06/18/1996 | |
| 26 W 54th St, New York | 113,611 | 04/18/2016 | |
| 25 W 52nd St, New York | 75,806 | 12/31/1986 | |
| 1258 Avenue of the Americas, New York | 6,840 | 04/27/2001 | |
| 39 W 53rd St, New York | 13,255 | 09/18/1978 | |
| 75 Rockefeller Plz, New York | 582,428 | 08/01/2014 | $420,000,000 |
| 1260 Avenue of the Americas, New York | 2,734,038 | 11/01/2017 | $28,050,000 |
| 610 5th Ave, New York | 272,637 | 02/02/2019 | $8,730,000 |
| 21 W 52nd St, New York | 21,600 | 04/17/2019 | $45,000,000 |
| 45 W 53rd St, New York | 29,875 | 04/05/2016 | |
| 680 5th Ave, New York | 205,020 | 08/28/1995 | |
| 3 W 51st St, New York | 43,200 | 04/27/1972 | |
| 7 W 51st St, New York | 48,721 | 11/10/2010 | $31,500,000 |
