| Building name | The Liberty Tower |
| Primary address | The Liberty Tower - 55 Liberty Street |
| Secondary address | 1 Liberty Pl |
| Neighborhood | Financial District |
| Zip code | 10005 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 00064-0008 |
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| Purchase date | 01/25/2006 |
| Purchase price | $76,369 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $1,963,880 |
| Lot sqft | 5,198 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Elevator Apartments Cooperatives Building (Other than Condominiums) (XD4)
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| Building sqft | 167,448 |
| Building dimensions |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 33 |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Year last altered | 1981 |
| School district | 2 |
| Community district | 1 |
| Closest police station | 0.78 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.17 Miles |
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Once known as the Sinclair Oil Building, the Liberty Tower is located in the Manhattan Financial District. Designed by Chicago architect Henry Ives Cobb and built in 1910, it's a great example of Gothic Revival architecture. This 33-story building is 100% free standing and, when it was built, was the tallest building in the world with a footprint so small. The area is a popular parking spot for food trucks, which gives residents the chance to try numerous cuisines, there are several bars in the area, including the long-beloved Flow, and numerous stores are within half a mile, including a cluster of close-out stores perfect for bargain hunters.
It is a limestone building with ornamental birds, alligators, and architectural terracotta. Though it was originally made for commercial use, and was once the headquarters of President Theodore Roosevelt's offices, it was converted to a residential building in 1979, the same year it was renamed Liberty Tower. It's both a New York City landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places. It's within half a mile of two elementary schools and two and a half miles of a middle school, and a high school is within blocks of the building.
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The Liberty Tower - 55 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005 was built in 1910 and has a total of 167,448 square feet.
What is the assessed value of The Liberty Tower - 55 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $18,813,150, the tax amount paid for The Liberty Tower - 55 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005 is $2,125,481. For the next year, the tax amount for The Liberty Tower - 55 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005 is estimated at $1,963,880.
When was The Liberty Tower - 55 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005 last sold and what was the last sale price?The Liberty Tower - 55 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005 was last sold in 01/25/2006 for $76,369.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 87 residential unit(s) and 5 commercial spaces. There are 1 active listings at this address.
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| Listing type | For Lease |
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| Listing date | 04/02/2026 |
| Last updated | 04/02/2026 |
| Lot size | 0.119 Acre |
| Suite name | Space type | Lease rate | Available space | Brokers |
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| Ground Floor | Unassigned | Listing price not available | 1,650 | Ravi Idnani |
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25/2006 | $76,369 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for The Liberty Tower - The Liberty Tower - 55 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $1,815,591 |
| Estimated property tax: | $1,963,880 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $41,807,000 |
| Assessed value: | $18,813,150 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 55 Liberty 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 | $41,807,000 | $18,813,150 | $17,087,240 | 12.439% | $2,126,621 | $1,814,070 | -1.61% |
| 2024/25 | $39,279,000 | $17,675,550 | $16,828,060 | 12.5% | $2,104,583 | $1,843,735 | +0.80% |
| 2023/24 | $38,715,000 | $17,421,750 | $16,760,710 | 12.502% | $2,096,874 | $1,829,024 | +3.98% |
| 2022/23 | $36,831,000 | $16,573,950 | $16,559,610 | 12.267% | $2,033,126 | $1,759,090 | +12.72% |
| 2021/22 | $33,328,000 | $14,997,600 | $14,980,380 | 12.235% | $1,834,956 | $1,560,572 | -22.38% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 5 (See more on map) |
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Here are the neighbors for The Liberty Tower - The Liberty Tower - 55 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 Broadway, New York | 25,959 | 08/06/2024 | |
| 10 Maiden Ln, New York | 07/30/2013 | ||
| 65 Liberty St, New York | 30,681 | 12/29/2006 | $10 |
| 14 Maiden Ln, New York | 14,645 | 01/13/2022 | $9,500,000 |
| 63 Nassau St, New York | 4,905 | 05/21/2024 | $2,425,000 |
| 21 Maiden Ln, New York | 37,800 | 10/25/2011 | $14,500,000 |
| 49 Nassau St, New York | 6,400 | ||
| 22 Maiden Ln, New York | 531 | 04/24/2002 | |
| 173 Broadway, New York | 5,000 | 10/17/2017 | $38,625,550 |
| 16-18 Maiden Ln, New York | 4,420 | 12/20/2012 | $3,000,000 |
| 25 Maiden Ln, New York | 10,083 | 04/27/1999 | |
| 53 Nassau St, New York | 4,134 | 12/20/2012 | $2,000,000 |
| 179 Broadway, New York | 13,820 | 09/26/2018 | $789,287 |
| 181 Broadway, New York | 17,629 | 04/27/1999 | |
| 160 Broadway, New York | 150,000 | 08/18/1983 | |
| 8 Maiden Ln, New York | 07/30/2013 | $5,600,000 | |
| 55 Nassau St, New York | 4,579 | 03/12/2012 | |
| 8 Liberty Pl, New York | 5,065 | 12/20/2012 | $3,000,000 |
| 51 Nassau St, New York | 42,012 | 04/29/2016 | $42,370,390 |
