| Building name | The Morse Building |
| Primary address | The Morse Building - 140 Nassau Street |
| Secondary address | 10-14 Beekman St |
| Neighborhood | Financial District |
| Zip code | 10038 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 00100-0026 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $829,342 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 5,964 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Elevator Apartments Cooperatives Building (Other than Condominiums) (XD4)
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| Building sqft | 79,422 |
| Building dimensions |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 14 |
| Year built | 1880 |
| Year last altered | 1988 |
| School district | 2 |
| Community district | 1 |
| Closest police station | 0.55 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.09 Miles |
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Designated as a Historic Landmark by the City of New York in 2006, the Morse Building co-op is a fascinating mix of architecture of three very different era: the 1870s, 1900s, and 1960s. Located in the Financial District just south of City Hall Park, it was once the tallest building in the city, the brainchild of G. Livingston Morse and Sidney E. Morse, both nephews of legendary inventor Samuel Morse. In its 100th year of existence, the Morse Building was converted to residential apartments. Its 14-floor layout contains 39 apartments and the building is pet-friendly and features an elevator for residents.
Wall Street beckons just half a mile away for the business minded, and the building is surrounded by commerce and culture on all sides, with City Hall, the Anne Frank Center, St. Paul's Chapel, the Saint Peter Roman Catholic Church, and the Woolworth Building all just a few blocks away. 8 different subway lines have stations near the Morse Building, and Spruce Street Elementary is a few steps away.
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The Morse Building - 140 Nassau Street, New York, NY 10038 was built in 1880 and has a total of 79,422 square feet.
What is the assessed value of The Morse Building - 140 Nassau Street, New York, NY 10038 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $7,645,500, the tax amount paid for The Morse Building - 140 Nassau Street, New York, NY 10038 is $938,639. For the next year, the tax amount for The Morse Building - 140 Nassau Street, New York, NY 10038 is estimated at $829,342.
When was The Morse Building - 140 Nassau Street, New York, NY 10038 last sold?The Morse Building - 140 Nassau Street, New York, NY 10038 was last sold in 09/22/1980.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 39 residential unit(s) and 4 commercial spaces.
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Access detailed property tax data for The Morse Building - The Morse Building - 140 Nassau Street, New York, NY 10038. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $808,751 |
| Estimated property tax: | $829,342 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $16,990,000 |
| Assessed value: | $7,645,500 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 140 Nassau 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 | $16,990,000 | $7,645,500 | $7,545,938 | 12.439% | $939,209 | $808,114 | +0.89% |
| 2024/25 | $16,462,000 | $7,407,900 | $7,403,600 | 12.5% | $925,988 | $801,018 | +6.04% |
| 2023/24 | $15,718,000 | $7,073,100 | $7,066,140 | 12.502% | $884,279 | $755,405 | -3.68% |
| 2022/23 | $16,932,000 | $7,619,400 | $7,612,230 | 12.267% | $934,672 | $784,297 | +4.26% |
| 2021/22 | $16,480,000 | $7,416,000 | $7,370,160 | 12.235% | $907,348 | $752,244 | -20.81% |
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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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Distance to Subway
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| Station lines | J-Z-4-5-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Park Row/Spruce St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | M22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.043 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Here are the neighbors for The Morse Building - The Morse Building - 140 Nassau Street, New York, NY 10038.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 270 Water St, New York | 12,585 | 01/23/1996 | |
| 170 William St, New York | 301,941 | 08/10/2010 | $10 |
| 241 Water St, New York | 31,984 | 02/02/2011 | $15,100,000 |
| 268 Water St, New York | 5,544 | 10/24/2014 | $5,000,000 |
| 212 Front St, New York | 3,841 | 03/28/2003 | |
| 22 Peck Slip, New York | 4,910 | 12/26/2014 | |
| 245 Water St, New York | 13,015 | 08/14/2019 | $12,300,000 |
| 139 Nassau St, New York | 111,685 | 03/08/2018 | $82,826 |
| 1 Pace Plz, New York | 526,781 | 03/07/2013 | |
| 324 Pearl St, New York | 37,646 | ||
| 334 Pearl St, New York | 10,090 | 02/15/1995 | |
| 138 Beekman St, New York | 1,880 | 03/07/2019 | $3,075,000 |
| 136 Beekman St, New York | 1,900 | 02/03/2022 | $3,500,000 |
| 41 Park Row, New York | 125,840 | ||
| 330 Pearl St, New York | 13,621 | ||
| 233 Water St, New York | 4,836 | 12/21/2023 | $5,400,000 |
| 226 Front St, New York | 6,600 | 12/12/2002 | $540,000 |
| 1 Peck Slip, New York | 112,362 | 09/19/2011 | $13,500,000 |
| 320 Pearl St, New York | 27,356 | 12/14/2023 | $24,125,000 |
| 247 Water St, New York | 10,236 |
