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

Also known as: 20 W 55th St

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Property type

Office with Commercial 7-19 Stories (O6)

Year built

1987

Lot sq. ft.

4,523

Sale price

$18,000,000

General 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
ZIP code
10019
Neighborhood
Central Midtown
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01270-0049

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Building
Property type
Office with Commercial 7-19 Stories (O6)
Building sq. ft.
75,000
Building dimensions
45 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
13
Year built
1987
Building material
Sales
Sale date
11/15/2004
Sale price
$18,000,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$1,153,815
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
0
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
45 ft x 100.42 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,523

Area overview

Walk score
99 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
86 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.43 Miles
Closest fire station
0.39 Miles

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Ownership

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for Tower at 20 West 55th Street - 20 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/15/2004 $18,000,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXX XXX XX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX, XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/03/2023 - R
03/22/2023 - D		 Mortgage
(2023032300200015)		 XX X XX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
04/03/2023 - R
03/22/2023 - D		 Mortgage
(2023032300200014)		 XX X XX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
04/03/2023 - R
03/22/2023 - D		 Agreement
(2023032300200013)		 XX X XX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
11/05/2021 - R
10/27/2021 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2021102901105002)		 XX X XX XXX
11/05/2021 - R
09/13/2021 - D		 Certificate
(2021102901105001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX
08/29/2017 - R
08/22/2017 - D		 Sundry Agreement
(2017082400266004)		 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
08/29/2017 - R
08/22/2017 - D		 Certificate
(2017082400266003)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX
08/29/2017 - R
08/22/2017 - D		 Agreement
(2017082400266002)		 XX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
08/17/2016 - R
07/29/2016 - D		 Agreement
(2016080200959003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
08/17/2016 - R
07/29/2016 - D		 Mortgage
(2016080200959002)		 XX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for Tower at 20 West 55th Street - 20 West 55th Street, New York, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$1,153,815
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$23,636,000
Assessed value
$10,636,200

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y 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%
2020/21 $23,754,000 $10,689,300 $9,168,300 10.694% $980,458 $980,458 +9.52%
2019/20 $21,316,000 $9,592,200 $8,495,730 10.537% $895,195 $895,195 +6.12%
2018/19 $20,695,000 $9,312,750 $8,023,140 10.514% $843,553 $843,553 +4.32%
2017/18 $19,030,000 $8,563,500 $7,691,130 10.514% $808,645 $808,645 +1.66%
2016/17 $17,075,000 $7,683,750 $7,522,650 10.574% $795,445 $795,445 +1.89%
Permits

Permit information for Tower at 20 West 55th Street - 20 West 55th Street, New York, NY

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

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/10/2020 E-elevator elevatorrequired
11/10/2020 E-elevator elevatorrequired
11/07/2019 E-elevator

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Manhattan commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$729

10.4% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$807

22.4% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$630

-8.1% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
5th Ave & 53rd St at SW Corner
Station lines
E-M
Distance (miles)
0.106
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Neighbors for Tower at 20 West 55th Street - 20 West 55th Street, New York, NY

7 W 54th St, New York 48 W 55th St, New York 5 W 54th St, New York 44 W 55th St, New York 54 W 55th St, New York 60 W 55th St, New York 700 5th Ave, New York 1 W 54th St, New York 52 W 55th St, New York 55 W 55th St, New York 46 W 55th St, New York 50 W 55th St, New York 41 W 54th St, New York 10 W 55th St, New York 9 W 54th St, New York 65 W 55th St, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for Tower at 20 West 55th Street - 20 West 55th Street, New York, NY

10001, New York City, NY 10018, New York City, NY 10020, New York City, NY 10023, New York City, NY 10036, New York City, NY 10069, New York City, NY 10103, New York City, NY 10110, New York City, NY 10112, New York City, NY 10119, New York City, NY 10165, New York City, NY 10167, New York City, NY 10169, New York City, NY 10171, New York City, NY 10172, New York City, NY 10173, New York City, NY 10177, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for Tower at 20 West 55th Street - 20 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019?

The development at Tower at 20 West 55th Street - 20 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1987.

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

The current market value of Tower at 20 West 55th Street - 20 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 is $23,636,000.

What is the total square footage 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 has a total of 75,000 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$240 per square foot is the price for Tower at 20 West 55th Street - 20 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 17.

How many active listings does Tower at 20 West 55th Street - 20 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 have?

This address has 4 active listing(s).

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