| Primary address | 12 West 56th Street |
| Neighborhood | Central Midtown |
| Zip code | 10019 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 01271-0047 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 5,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Foreign Government (Z4)
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| Building sqft | 18,687 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 5 |
| Structure type | Miscellaneous office |
| Building material | Fireproof unspecified |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Year last altered | 1995 |
| Frontage(s) | West 56 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 5 Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| Zoning | Register |
| Commercial units | 1 |
| School district | 2 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.44 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.38 Miles |
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12 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1901 and has a total of 18,687 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 12 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019?The assessed market value for the current tax year is $5,134,050.
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Access detailed property tax data for 12 West 56th 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: | $0 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $11,409,000 |
| Assessed value: | $5,134,050 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 12 West 56th 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $11,409,000 | $5,134,050 | $0 | 10.848% | $525,436 | $0 | n/a |
| 2024/25 | $11,077,000 | $4,984,650 | $0 | 10.762% | $531,721 | $0 | n/a |
| 2023/24 | $10,754,000 | $4,839,300 | $0 | 10.592% | $512,579 | $0 | n/a |
| 2022/23 | $10,441,000 | $4,698,450 | $0 | 10.646% | $500,197 | $0 | n/a |
| 2021/22 | $10,137,000 | $4,561,650 | $0 | 10.755% | $490,605 | $0 | n/a |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | 6th Ave & 56th St at SE Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.127 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | 5 Av/W 56 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | X63 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.052 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 111 Adolph S Ochs | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 383 | 0.78 |
| P.S. 111 Adolph S Ochs | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 383 | 0.78 |
| Gan Aliya | NR | No | Private | PK-K | 42 | 0.33 |
| Gan Aliya | NR | No | Private | PK-K | 42 | 0.33 |
| St Thomas Choir School | NR | No | Private | 3-8 | 24 | 0.36 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| St Thomas Choir School | NR | No | Private | 3-8 | 24 | 0.36 |
| The Browning School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 418 | 0.38 |
| P.S. 35 | NR | No | Public | K, 2-12 | 232 | 0.56 |
| Ethical Culture-Fieldston School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,714 | 0.62 |
| St Albans School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 118 | 0.68 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| The Browning School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 418 | 0.38 |
| Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High School | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 249 | 0.54 |
| Art and Design High School | 8 | No | Public | 9-12 | 1,469 | 0.54 |
| P.S. 35 | NR | No | Public | K, 2-12 | 232 | 0.56 |
| The Beekman School | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 71 | 0.58 |
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Here are the neighbors for 12 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 W 56th St, New York | 10,000 | 12/21/2016 | $2,542,192 |
| 38 W 56th St, New York | 8,400 | 06/30/2021 | |
| 7 W 55th St, New York | 42,350 | ||
| 27 W 55th St, New York | 37,571 | ||
| 16 W 56th St, New York | 10,951 | 08/13/1979 | |
| 24 W 56th St, New York | 8,009 | 09/19/2011 | |
| 34 W 56th St, New York | 9,710 | 04/17/1981 | |
| 718 5th Ave, New York | 16,200 | 09/28/2021 | |
| 15 W 55th St, New York | 56,005 | 11/20/2013 | $36,000,000 |
| 45 W 55th St, New York | 14,680 | 06/02/2021 | $12,250,000 |
| 26 W 56th St, New York | 11,421 | 07/19/2018 | $14,000,000 |
| 30 W 56th St, New York | 21,530 | 05/27/2025 | $22,450,000 |
| 23 W 55th St, New York | 54,420 | 02/22/1996 | |
| 18 W 56th St, New York | 100,319 | 03/13/2019 | $12,380,000 |
| 10 W 56th St, New York | 16,446 | 05/18/2011 | $15,500,000 |
| 33 W 55th St, New York | 49,484 | 01/02/1997 | |
| 39 W 55th St, New York | 40,197 | 12/31/2012 | |
| 19 W 55th St, New York | 34,454 | 12/28/2017 | $50,000,000 |
