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155 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 - Property report

Also known as: 149-157 E 42nd St

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Property type

Multi-Story Retail Building (2 or More) (K2)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

8,320

Sale price

$75,500,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
155 East 42nd Street
Alternate address(es)
149-157 E 42nd St
155-157 E 42nd St
ZIP code
10017
Neighborhood
Turtle Bay
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01297-0031

Owner

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Building
Property type
Multi-Story Retail Building (2 or More) (K2)
Building sq. ft.
21,910
Building dimensions
100 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1925
Last altered
1999
Building material
Sales
Sale date
04/05/2019
Sale price
$75,500,000 - M
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$435,068
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
50 ft x 100.42 ft
Lot sq. ft.
8,320

Area overview

Walk score
100 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
79 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
6
Closest police station
0.43 Miles
Closest fire station
0.17 Miles

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Ownership information for 155 East 42nd Street, New York, NY

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

Sales history for 155 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/05/2019 $75,500,000 X&X XXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXX X X.X
07/18/2008 $25,000,000 XX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX X X X XXX XXX XXXXX X X X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/17/2024 - R
07/12/2024 - D
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2024071600159007)
XXXX XXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX
07/17/2024 - R
07/12/2024 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024071600159006)
XXXX XXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX
04/01/2024 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2024040100285002)
XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XX XXX
04/01/2024 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2024040100285001)
XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XX XXX
04/10/2019 - R UCC3 Termination
(2019040901134002)
XX XXXXXX X X X XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
04/10/2019 - R UCC3 Termination
(2019040901134001)
XX XXXXXX X X X XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
04/10/2019 - R Initial UCC1
(2019040900804006)
XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XX XXX
04/10/2019 - R
04/05/2019 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2019040900804008)
XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX X X X
04/10/2019 - R
04/05/2019 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2019040900804007)
XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX X X X
04/10/2019 - R
04/05/2019 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2019040900804005)
XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 155 East 42nd Street, New York, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$435,068
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$8,992,000
Assessed value
$4,046,400

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 $8,546,000 $3,845,700 $3,845,700 10.848% $417,182 $417,182 +1.72%
2024/25 $9,095,000 $4,092,750 $3,810,960 10.762% $410,136 $410,136 +4.95%
2023/24 $9,369,000 $4,216,050 $3,689,640 10.592% $390,807 $390,807 +4.24%
2022/23 $8,560,000 $3,852,000 $3,521,520 10.646% $374,901 $374,901 +2.29%
2021/22 $7,573,000 $3,407,850 $3,407,850 10.755% $366,514 $366,514 +0.47%
2020/21 $7,747,000 $3,486,150 $3,411,370 10.694% $364,812 $364,812 +3.06%
2019/20 $7,747,000 $3,486,150 $3,359,534 10.537% $353,994 $353,994 +2.73%
2018/19 $7,501,000 $3,375,450 $3,277,364 10.514% $344,582 $344,582 +2.40%
2017/18 $7,598,000 $3,419,100 $3,200,414 10.514% $336,492 $336,492 +1.51%
2016/17 $7,591,000 $3,415,950 $3,134,794 10.574% $331,473 $331,473 +1.81%

Permit information for 155 East 42nd Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/02/2026 Full demolition
12/19/2025 Alteration
12/19/2025 Full demolition
10/26/2020 Alteration
09/28/2018 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
06/02/2021 E-elevator elevatorrequired
04/05/2019 Evcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
04/11/2018 E-elevator

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

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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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Lexington Ave & 42nd St at NE Corner
Station lines
GS-4-5-6-7
Distance (miles)
0.026

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 155 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017?

The development at 155 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 was built in 1925.

What is the market value of 155 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017?

The current market value of 155 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 is $8,992,000.

What is the total square footage of 155 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017?

155 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 has a total of 21,910 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$3,445 per square foot is the price for 155 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

How many active listings does 155 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 have?

This address has 1 active listing(s).

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