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Tower at 20 West 55th Street - 20 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 Property Information

Tower at 20 West 55th Street - 20 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 Property Information

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Address

Building name Tower at 20 West 55th Street
Primary address Tower at 20 West 55th Street - 20 West 55th Street
Neighborhood Central Midtown
Zip code 10019
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01270-0049

Sales & Tax Overview for 20 West 55th Street, New York

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Purchase date 11/15/2004
Purchase price $18,000,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $1,121,963

Lot & Building Information for 20 West 55th Street, New York

Lot sqft 4,523
Lot dimensions 45 ft x 100.42 ft
Building class Office with Commercial 7-19 Stories (O6) i
Building sqft 75,000
Building dimensions 45 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 13
Year built 1987
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 20 West 55th Street, New York

Zoning
Commercial units 17
Office sqft
Retail sqft
Conversion feasibility index i

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School district 2
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.43 Miles
Closest fire station 0.39 Miles

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Other Property Data for 20 West 55th Street, New York

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About 20 West 55th Street, New York

How many sq. ft. does Tower at 20 West 55th Street - 20 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Office with Commercial 7-19 Stories (O6) located at Tower at 20 West 55th Street - 20 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 has a total of 75,000 square feet and a current price per square foot of $240.

What is the year built & the current market value of Tower at 20 West 55th Street - 20 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019?

Tower at 20 West 55th Street - 20 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1987 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $26,597,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 17 commercial spaces available for lease. There are 4 active listings at this address.

Ownership Information for 20 West 55th Street, New York

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Spaces for Lease in 20 West 55th Street, New York

Tower at 20 West 55th Street
Listing type For Lease
Listing date 01/10/2017
Last updated 03/25/2026
Lot size 0.1 Acre
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Brokers

William G. Cohen
J. D. Cohen
Ariel Harwood
Spaces
Suite name Space type Lease rate Available space Brokers
9th Floor General Office Listing price not available 6,266 William G. Cohen
J. D. Cohen
Ariel Harwood
8th Floor General Office Listing price not available 5,944 William G. Cohen
J. D. Cohen
Ariel Harwood
#6A General Office Listing price not available 3,454 J. D. Cohen
William G. Cohen
Ariel Harwood
#6C General Office Listing price not available 2,025 J. D. Cohen
William G. Cohen
Ariel Harwood
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For Lease Tower at 20 West 55th Street
Tower at 20 West 55th Street
20 West 55th Street, New York
Property General Office
Availability 4 Spaces listed / 17689 Sqft
Price Listing price not available
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Past Sales & Property History for 20 West 55th Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/15/2004 $18,000,000

Title Documents for 20 West 55th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/22/2023 - D
04/03/2023 - R
Mortgage
(2023032300200015)
03/22/2023 - D
04/03/2023 - R
Mortgage
(2023032300200014)
03/22/2023 - D
04/03/2023 - R
Agreement
(2023032300200013)
10/27/2021 - D
11/05/2021 - R
Zoning Lot Description
(2021102901105002)
09/13/2021 - D
11/05/2021 - R
Certificate
(2021102901105001)
08/22/2017 - D
08/29/2017 - R
Sundry Agreement
(2017082400266004)
08/22/2017 - D
08/29/2017 - R
Certificate
(2017082400266003)
08/22/2017 - D
08/29/2017 - R
Agreement
(2017082400266002)
07/29/2016 - D
08/17/2016 - R
Agreement
(2016080200959003)
07/29/2016 - D
08/17/2016 - R
Mortgage
(2016080200959002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 20 West 55th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $1,192,262
Estimated property tax: $1,121,963
Tax assessor's market value: $26,597,000
Assessed value: $11,968,650

Assessment History for 20 West 55th Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 20 West 55th 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 $26,597,000 $11,968,650 $10,990,620 10.848% $1,192,262 $1,192,262 +5.09%
2024/25 $25,114,000 $11,301,300 $10,541,890 10.762% $1,134,518 $1,134,518 +5.01%
2023/24 $25,186,000 $11,333,700 $10,200,070 10.592% $1,080,391 $1,080,391 +3.60%
2022/23 $23,740,000 $10,683,000 $9,795,880 10.646% $1,042,869 $1,042,869 +3.46%
2021/22 $21,481,000 $9,666,450 $9,371,980 10.755% $1,007,956 $1,007,956 +2.80%

Permits for 20 West 55th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/06/2025 Alteration
01/06/2025 Alteration
12/31/2024 Alteration
12/31/2024 Alteration
05/24/2024 Alteration
05/24/2024 Alteration
05/23/2024 Alteration
04/12/2024 Alteration
01/17/2024 Alteration
12/20/2023 Alteration
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$611
-10.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$625
5.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$620
-4.2% 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) 0.106
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Bus Routes
Name 5 Av/W 55 St
Distance (miles) 0.062

Neighbors for 20 West 55th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for Tower at 20 West 55th Street - Tower at 20 West 55th Street - 20 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
7 W 54th St, New York 11,176 11/04/2013 $40,000,000
48 W 55th St, New York 5,958 06/17/2019 $7,983,705
5 W 54th St, New York 9,485 05/28/1974
44 W 55th St, New York 8,000 02/06/2013 $6,250,000
54 W 55th St, New York 6,611 05/31/2016
60 W 55th St, New York 25,849 04/25/2007 $400,000
700 5th Ave, New York 252,405 12/31/2011
1 W 54th St, New York 204,122 05/07/2024
52 W 55th St, New York 5,820 04/24/2002
55 W 55th St, New York 38,704 10/31/2023
46 W 55th St, New York 6,000 07/13/2001
50 W 55th St, New York 7,234 04/23/1998
41 W 54th St, New York 9,856 06/30/2004
10 W 55th St, New York 141,409 03/22/2023
9 W 54th St, New York 24,449 06/10/2025 $38,212,688
65 W 55th St, New York 112,000 06/17/2024 $36,000,000
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