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17 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019 - Property report

Also known as: 17 W 56th St

Property image for 17 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019

Property type

Office Only 2-6 Stories (O2)

Year built

1870

Lot sq. ft.

2,544

Sale price

$7,900,000

General information

Address

Primary address

17 West 56th Street

ZIP code

10019

Neighborhood

Central Midtown

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01272-0025

Building

Property type

Office Only 2-6 Stories (O2)

Building sq. ft.

9,912

Building dimensions

25.33 ft x 65 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1870

Building material

Sales

Sale date

12/24/2009

Sale price

$7,900,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$116,023

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Lot dimensions

25.33 ft x 100.42 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,544

Area overview

Walk score

99 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

86 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.47 Miles

Closest fire station

0.36 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 17 West 56th Street, New York, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 17 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
12/24/2009	$7,900,000	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX, XX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/09/2010 - R 03/15/2010 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2010040700936003)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
04/09/2010 - R 03/15/2010 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2010040700936002)	XXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX	XXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
04/09/2010 - R 03/15/2010 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2010040700936001)	XXX XXXXXXXX	XXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
12/31/2009 - R 12/24/2009 - D	Deed (2009122400177001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX X	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/28/2012 - R 10/06/2009 - D	Landmark Designation (2012031300274001)	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
08/30/1977 - R	Mortgage (1880008579088)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXX	XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XX
05/02/1974 - R	Mortgage (1670008535467)	XXXXXX XX
12/08/1973 - R	Mortgage (1580008530558)	XXXXXX XX
07/03/1973 - R	Deed (1600008522760)	XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/05/1973 - R	Contract of Sale (1010008521501)	X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 17 West 56th Street, New York, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Property tax

$116,023

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,601,000

Assessed value

$1,170,450

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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	$2,562,000	$1,152,900	$1,025,520	10.848%	$111,248	$111,248	-7.34%
2024/25	$2,525,000	$1,136,250	$1,115,640	10.762%	$120,065	$120,065	+1.74%
2023/24	$2,476,000	$1,114,200	$1,114,200	10.592%	$118,016	$118,016	+5.55%
2022/23	$2,334,000	$1,050,300	$1,050,300	10.646%	$111,815	$111,815	+9.39%
2021/22	$2,112,000	$950,400	$950,400	10.755%	$102,216	$102,216	-18.95%
2020/21	$2,949,000	$1,327,050	$1,179,360	10.694%	$126,121	$126,121	+9.29%
2019/20	$2,813,000	$1,265,850	$1,095,210	10.537%	$115,402	$115,402	+7.54%
2018/19	$2,642,000	$1,188,900	$1,020,690	10.514%	$107,315	$107,315	+10.41%
2017/18	$2,493,000	$1,121,850	$924,419	10.514%	$97,193	$97,193	+10.09%
2016/17	$2,207,000	$993,150	$834,957	10.574%	$88,288	$88,288	+8.62%

Permits

Permit information for 17 West 56th Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
02/10/2003	Alteration type 2
04/24/2000	Alteration type 2
01/18/2000	Alteration type 2
06/23/1999	Alteration type 3

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID	Issue date	Type	Status
	06/30/2023	Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
	06/30/2023	Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
	11/14/2016	Acc1-(other BLDGS types) - elevator affirmation of correction

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Listings

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

6th Ave & 56th St at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.117

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Nearby ZIP codes for 17 West 56th 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 17 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019?

The development at 17 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1870.

What is the market value of 17 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019?

The current market value of 17 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019 is $2,601,000.

What is the total square footage of 17 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019?

17 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019 has a total of 9,912 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$797 per square foot is the price for 17 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

Disclaimer

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