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Buchmann Tower - 680 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 Property Information

Buchmann Tower - 680 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 Property Information

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Address

Building name Buchmann Tower
Primary address Buchmann Tower - 680 5th Avenue
Secondary address 680-684 5th Ave
Neighborhood Central Midtown
Zip code 10019
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01269-0041

Sales & Tax Overview for 680 5th Avenue, New York

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Lot & Building Information for 680 5th Avenue, New York

Lot sq. ft. 12,301
Lot dimensions 100.42 ft x 122.5 ft
Property type Office Only with or without Commercial - 20 Stories or More (O4)
Building sqft 205,020
Building dimensions 100.42 ft x 122 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 27
Year built 1957
Year last altered 2016
Construction type
Status
Status date
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Zoning & Use for 680 5th Avenue, New York

Zoning
Commercial units 1
Office sqft
Retail sqft
Conversion feasibility index

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School district 2
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.37 Miles
Closest fire station 0.44 Miles

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Other Property Data for 680 5th Avenue, New York

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 680-684 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019
  • 2 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019

About 680 5th Avenue, New York

How many square feet does Buchmann Tower - 680 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 have?

This Office Only with or without Commercial - 20 Stories or More (O4) located at Buchmann Tower - 680 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 has a total of 205,020 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of Buchmann Tower - 680 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10019?

Buchmann Tower - 680 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1957 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $92,391,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 680 5th Avenue, New York

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, Jun 11, 2026 NYC Business Leaders on RTO: Survey Reveals Hybrid Still Dominates, Office Attendance Set to Rise
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Lucian Alixandrescu, May 27, 2026 NYC Office Market Ahead of National Curve: Manhattan Q1 Vacancy Drops to 13.1% 
New York City’s office market outpaced the U.S. on several major metrics in Q1, with Manhattan vacancy nearly 5 percentage points below the national benchmark, asking rents climbing against a downward national trend and flex inventory crossing 15 million square feet.
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Past Sales & Property History for 680 5th Avenue, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 680 5th Avenue, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/16/2017 - R Initial UCC1
(2017111600549001)
09/06/2013 - R
05/16/2013 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013061800367001)
01/04/2008 - R
12/18/2007 - D
Agreement
(2007122200071003)
01/04/2008 - R
11/15/2007 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2007122200071002)
10/27/2005 - R
10/24/2005 - D
Initial UCC1
(2005102402210001)
01/04/2008 - R
03/31/2005 - D
Sundry Agreement
(2007122200071001)
08/21/2000 - R Agreement
(1350007313335)
10/19/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1700006826470)
10/19/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(1520006826452)
07/20/1999 - R Agreement
(1710006699471)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 680 5th Avenue, New York

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $4,501,128
Tax assessor's market value: $92,391,000
Assessed value: $41,575,950

Assessment History for 680 5th Avenue, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 680 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 $94,912,000 $42,710,400 $41,335,560 10.848% $4,484,082 $4,484,082 +1.74%
2024/25 $92,437,000 $41,596,650 $40,951,530 10.762% $4,407,204 $4,407,204 +2.01%
2023/24 $90,645,000 $40,790,250 $40,790,250 10.592% $4,320,503 $4,320,503 -4.77%
2022/23 $94,706,000 $42,617,700 $42,617,700 10.646% $4,537,080 $4,537,080 -5.40%
2021/22 $99,102,000 $44,595,900 $44,595,900 10.755% $4,796,289 $4,796,289 -14.05%

Permits for 680 5th Avenue, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/25/2026 Alteration
06/02/2026 Alteration CO
05/12/2026 Alteration
04/28/2026 Alteration
04/14/2026 Alteration
04/14/2026 Alteration
04/10/2026 Alteration
04/10/2026 Alteration
04/08/2026 Alteration
04/02/2026 Alteration
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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 Ave & 53rd St at SW Corner
Station lines E-M
Distance (miles) 0.042
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Neighbors for 680 5th Avenue, New York

Here are the neighbors for Buchmann Tower - Buchmann Tower - 680 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10019.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
11 W 53rd St, New York 355,600 12/24/1979
45 W 54th St, New York 61,584
43 W 54th St, New York 5,802 02/24/2023 $5,000,000
35 W 53rd St, New York 200,000 12/24/1979
37 W 53rd St, New York 13,105 09/18/1978
640 5th Ave, New York 277,684 05/23/2019
26 W 54th St, New York 113,611 04/18/2016
15 W 53rd St, New York 503,000
39 W 54th St, New York 7,300 12/07/2023
41 W 53rd St, New York 22,800 06/18/1996
1330 Avenue of the Americas, New York 500,177 11/17/2022 $320,000,000
65 W 54th St, New York 274,656 05/02/1980
25 W 52nd St, New York 75,806 12/31/1986
51 W 52nd St, New York 817,095 10/13/2021 $760,000,000
39 W 53rd St, New York 13,255 09/18/1978
45 W 53rd St, New York 29,875 04/05/2016
21 W 52nd St, New York 21,600 04/17/2019 $45,000,000
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