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Library for the Blind - 40 West 20th Street #3, New York, NY 10011 - Property report

Also known as: 40 W 20th St #3

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Property type

Office Space (RB)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

9,905

General information

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Address
Building name
Library for the Blind
Primary address
Library for the Blind - 40 West 20th Street #3
ZIP code
10011
Neighborhood
Flatiron District
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
00821-1003

Owner

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Building
Property type
Office Space (RB)
Unit sq. ft.
42,984
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
12
Year built
1920
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
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
107.67 ft x 92 ft
Lot sq. ft.
9,905

Area overview

Walk score
100 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
91 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
2
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.30 Miles
Closest fire station
0.16 Miles

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Ownership

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for Library for the Blind - 40 West 20th Street #3, New York, NY 10011

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/10/1989 - R UCC3
(1980000529198)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX
07/06/1989 - R Lease
(1240000310524)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
07/06/1989 - R Deed
(1230000310523)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
07/06/1989 - R Sundry Agreement
(1090000310509)		 XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX
07/06/1989 - R Release
(1110000310511)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
07/06/1989 - R Release
(1100000310510)		 XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/02/1989 - R Maps
(1660000509366)		 XX XXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/02/1989 - R Declaration
(1110000306311)		 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
06/02/1989 - R Declaration
(1100000306310)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for Library for the Blind - 40 West 20th Street #3, New York, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$13,714,290
Assessed value
$6,171,431

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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 $13,089,704 $5,890,367 $0 10.848% $638,987 $0 n/a
2024/25 $13,210,106 $5,944,548 $0 10.762% $639,752 $0 n/a
2023/24 $14,957,942 $6,731,074 $0 10.592% $696,657 $0 n/a
2022/23 $13,861,280 $6,237,576 $0 10.646% $664,052 $0 n/a
2021/22 $12,498,731 $5,624,429 $0 10.755% $604,907 $0 n/a
2020/21 $16,135,373 $7,260,918 $0 10.694% $663,777 $0 n/a
2019/20 $15,626,675 $7,032,004 $0 10.537% $607,375 $0 n/a
2018/19 $13,857,267 $6,235,770 $0 10.514% $561,929 $0 n/a
2017/18 $12,070,802 $5,431,861 $0 10.514% $531,676 $0 n/a
2016/17 $11,276,651 $5,074,493 $0 10.574% $523,653 $0 n/a
Permits

Permit information for Library for the Blind - 40 West 20th Street #3, New York, NY

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Violations

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Neighborhood

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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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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
6th Ave & 23rd St at SE Corner
Station lines
F-M
Distance (miles)
0.158
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Neighbors for Library for the Blind - 40 West 20th Street #3, New York, NY

542 6th Ave, New York 761 6th Ave, New York 155 W 35th St, New York 725 6th Ave, New York 172 5th Ave, New York 6 W 24th St, New York 1350 Broadway, New York 4 W 21st St, New York 1 Herald Sq, New York 129 W 27th St, New York 682 6th Ave, New York 152 W 34th St, New York 763 6th Ave, New York 9 W 20th St, New York 2 W 25th St, New York 666 6th Ave, New York 45 W 21st St, New York 35 W 19th St, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for Library for the Blind - 40 West 20th Street #3, New York, NY

10001, New York City, NY 10003, New York City, NY 10009, New York City, NY 10010, New York City, NY 10012, New York City, NY 10013, New York City, NY 10014, New York City, NY 10016, New York City, NY 10018, New York City, NY 10019, New York City, NY 10020, New York City, NY 10036, New York City, NY 10110, New York City, NY 10112, New York City, NY 10119, New York City, NY 10165, New York City, NY 10170, New York City, NY 10173, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for Library for the Blind - 40 West 20th Street #3, New York, NY 10011?

The development at Library for the Blind - 40 West 20th Street #3, New York, NY 10011 was built in 1920.

What is the market value of Library for the Blind - 40 West 20th Street #3, New York, NY 10011?

The current market value of Library for the Blind - 40 West 20th Street #3, New York, NY 10011 is $13,714,290.

What is the total square footage of Library for the Blind - 40 West 20th Street #3, New York, NY 10011?

Library for the Blind - 40 West 20th Street #3, New York, NY 10011 has a total of 42,984 square feet.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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