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Pfizer Building - 219 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 Property Information

Pfizer Building - 219 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 Property Information

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Address

Building name Pfizer Building
Primary address Pfizer Building - 219 East 42nd Street
Secondary address 219-227 E 42nd St
Neighborhood Turtle Bay
Zip code 10017
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01316-0012

Sales & Tax Overview for 219 East 42nd Street, New York

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Purchase date 07/09/2024
Purchase price $60,000,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $6,525,610

Lot & Building Information for 219 East 42nd Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 31,130
Lot dimensions 130 ft x 200.83 ft
Property type Elevator Apartment - Fireproof with Stores (D6)
Building sqft 519,826
Building dimensions 130 ft x 200 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 9
Year built 1905
Year last altered 2025
Status
Status date
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Zoning & Use for 219 East 42nd Street, New York

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 561
Commercial units 5
Residential sqft
Office sqft
Retail sqft
Conversion feasibility index

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School district 2
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.41 Miles
Closest fire station 0.12 Miles

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Other Property Data for 219 East 42nd Street, New York

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 219-227 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
  • 212-224 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017

About 219 East 42nd Street, New York

How many sq. ft. does Pfizer Building - 219 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Elevator Apartment - Fireproof with Stores (D6) located at Pfizer Building - 219 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 has a total of 519,826 square feet and a current price per square foot of $115.

What is the year built & the current market value of Pfizer Building - 219 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017?

Pfizer Building - 219 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 was built in 1905 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $109,623,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 5 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 219 East 42nd Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 219 East 42nd Street, New York

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/09/2024 $60,000,000
07/10/2018 $142,000,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 219 East 42nd Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/07/2026 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2026040600666009)
04/07/2026 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2026040600666008)
04/07/2026 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2026040600666007)
03/20/2026 - D
04/07/2026 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2026040600666006)
03/20/2026 - D
04/07/2026 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2026040600666005)
03/20/2026 - D
04/07/2026 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2026040600666004)
03/20/2026 - D
04/07/2026 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2026040600666003)
03/20/2026 - D
04/07/2026 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2026040600666002)
03/20/2026 - D
04/07/2026 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2026040600666001)
05/29/2025 - R UCC3 Termination
(2025052600025012)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 219 East 42nd Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $5,345,586
Estimated property tax: $6,525,610
Tax assessor's market value: $109,623,000
Assessed value: $49,330,350

Assessment History for 219 East 42nd Street, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 219 East 42nd 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
2025/26 $109,623,000 $49,330,350 $42,974,403 10.848% $4,661,863 $4,661,863 -26.36%
2024/25 $161,396,000 $72,628,200 $58,827,420 10.762% $6,331,007 $6,331,007 +7.59%
2023/24 $158,267,000 $71,220,150 $55,553,490 10.592% $5,884,226 $5,884,226 +8.56%
2022/23 $113,141,000 $50,913,450 $50,913,450 10.646% $5,420,246 $5,420,246 +17.16%
2021/22 $95,595,000 $43,017,750 $43,017,750 10.755% $4,626,559 $4,626,559 -16.76%

Permits for 219 East 42nd Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/19/2026 Alteration
01/23/2026 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
12/01/2025 Alteration type 3
11/10/2025 Alteration
11/06/2025 Alteration
09/30/2025 Alteration
09/11/2025 Alteration
09/11/2025 Alteration
08/19/2025 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
08/01/2025 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 3rd Ave & 42nd St at SW Corner
Station lines GS-4-5-6-7
Distance (miles) 0.107
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Bus Routes
Name E 42 ST/2 Av
Line M42
Distance (miles) 0.047

Neighbors for 219 East 42nd Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for Pfizer Building - Pfizer Building - 219 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
235 E 43rd St, New York 87,151 09/10/1980
685 3rd Ave, New York 559,755 12/20/2019 $451,250,000
211 E 43rd St, New York 177,000 11/15/2001
116 E 59th St, New York 13,685 07/23/2001
801 2nd Ave, New York 141,408 06/01/2022
815 2nd Ave, New York 137,784
763 2nd Ave, New York 8,550 05/12/2003
225 E 43rd St, New York 33,616 01/04/1996
235 E 40th St, New York 385,721
245 E 40th St, New York 387,761 02/27/2013 $179,431,401
730 Lexington Ave, New York 4,100 12/16/2022
231 E 43rd St, New York 58,634 09/30/2014 $71,930,434
817 2nd Ave, New York 4,162 11/15/2001
212 E 42nd St, New York 517,158 01/09/2019 $277,700,000
655 3rd Ave, New York 380,000 07/11/2013 $10
202 E 42nd St, New York 7,855 01/01/2009
633 3rd Ave, New York 1,013,617
118 E 59th St, New York 11/20/2013 $49,000,000
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