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538 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022 Property Information

538 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 538 Madison Avenue
Neighborhood Central Midtown
Zip code 10022
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01290-0017

Sales & Tax Overview for 538 Madison Avenue, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $136,782

Lot & Building Information for 538 Madison Avenue, New York

Lot sq. ft. 1,750
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 70 ft
Property type Office with Commercial - 1 to 6 Stories (O5)
Building sqft 8,000
Building dimensions 25 ft x 70 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 5
Year built 1870
Year last altered 1984
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 538 Madison Avenue, New York

Zoning
Commercial units 5
Office sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.29 Miles
Closest fire station 0.53 Miles

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Other Property Data for 538 Madison Avenue, New York

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About 538 Madison Avenue, New York

How many square feet does 538 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022 have?

This Office with Commercial - 1 to 6 Stories (O5) located at 538 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022 has a total of 8,000 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 538 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022?

538 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022 was built in 1870 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,923,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 5 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 538 Madison Avenue, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 538 Madison Avenue, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 538 Madison Avenue, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/26/2022 - D
06/10/2022 - R
Agreement
(2022060200260005)
05/26/2022 - D
06/10/2022 - R
Mortgage
(2022060200260004)
05/26/2022 - D
06/10/2022 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2022060200260003)
05/26/2022 - D
06/10/2022 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2022060200260002)
05/26/2022 - D
06/10/2022 - R
Termination of Agreement
(2022060200260001)
06/01/2020 - D
07/02/2020 - R
Agreement
(2020070200355001)
04/01/2018 - D
05/01/2018 - R
Agreement
(2018042600066001)
04/01/2017 - D
04/20/2017 - R
Agreement
(2017040700246001)
01/28/2016 - D
02/05/2016 - R
Agreement
(2016012900084001)
11/28/2005 - D
02/28/2006 - R
UCC3 Amendment
(2006011300419004)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 538 Madison Avenue, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $131,627
Estimated property tax: $136,782
Tax assessor's market value: $2,923,000
Assessed value: $1,315,350

Assessment History for 538 Madison Avenue, New York

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,923,000 $1,315,350 $1,213,380 10.848% $131,627 $131,627 -0.79%
2024/25 $2,883,000 $1,297,350 $1,232,820 10.762% $132,676 $132,676 +1.35%
2023/24 $2,827,000 $1,272,150 $1,235,880 10.592% $130,904 $130,904 +2.53%
2022/23 $2,665,000 $1,199,250 $1,199,250 10.646% $127,672 $127,672 +20.79%
2021/22 $2,184,000 $982,800 $982,800 10.755% $105,700 $105,700 -21.09%

Permits for 538 Madison Avenue, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/05/2024 Alteration
09/12/2024 Alteration
03/20/2023 Alteration
04/08/2022 Alteration
09/10/2021 Alteration
08/19/2021 Alteration
07/02/2021 Alteration
06/04/2021 Alteration
01/20/2021 Alteration
01/12/2021 Alteration
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$680
4.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$550
-15.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$607
-2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Madison Ave & 53rd St at NE Corner
Station lines E-M
Distance (miles) 0.071
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Bus Routes
Name Madison Av/E 54 St
Line X68
Distance (miles) 0.019

Neighbors for 538 Madison Avenue, New York

Here are the neighbors for 538 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
60 E 55th St, New York 112,387
525 Madison Ave, New York 15,200 12/08/2021 $27,250,000
543 Madison Ave, New York 9,343 05/31/1996
16 E 55th St, New York 9,630 01/05/2026 $432,756
7 E 53rd St, New York 5,460 01/26/2017 $15,250,000
400 Park Ave, New York 214,392 09/25/2019 $49,655
540 Madison Ave, New York 272,532 06/27/2019 $310,300,888
532 Madison Ave, New York 14,529 07/18/2001
59 E 54th St, New York 42,214 08/26/1996
19 E 54th St, New York 25,971 01/24/1997
3 E 54th St, New York 283,465 01/07/2026 $141,000,000
520 Madison Ave, New York 1,015,287 11/01/2017 $28,050,000
410 Park Ave, New York 236,665 01/01/2011
14 E 55th St, New York 10,774 08/01/2013 $12,700,000
689 5th Ave, New York 91,210 01/07/1999
681 5th Ave, New York 58,824 12/01/2005 $86,000,000
65 E 54th St, New York 7,929 04/24/2012
536 Madison Ave, New York 7,625 12/30/2008 $200,000
693 5th Ave, New York 101,319 06/10/2016 $455,032,725
55 E 54th St, New York 4,070 07/01/1992
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