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Heron Tower - 70 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022 Property Information

Heron Tower - 70 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022 Property Information

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Address

Building name Heron Tower
Primary address Heron Tower - 70 East 55th Street
Neighborhood Central Midtown
Zip code 10022
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 01290-0044

Sales & Tax Overview for 70 East 55th Street, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $1,877,137

Lot & Building Information for 70 East 55th Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 7,280
Lot dimensions 72.33 ft x 100.42 ft
Property type Office Only with or without Commercial - 20 Stories or More (O4)
Building sqft 135,000
Building dimensions 19 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 25
Year built 1985
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Zoning & Use for 70 East 55th Street, New York

Zoning
Commercial units 28
Office sqft
Retail sqft
Conversion feasibility index

Area Overview

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School district 2
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.24 Miles
Closest fire station 0.59 Miles

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Other Property Data for 70 East 55th Street, New York

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How many square feet does Heron Tower - 70 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022 have?

This Office Only with or without Commercial - 20 Stories or More (O4) located at Heron Tower - 70 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022 has a total of 135,000 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of Heron Tower - 70 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022?

Heron Tower - 70 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022 was built in 1985 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $42,747,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 28 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 70 East 55th Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 70 East 55th Street, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 70 East 55th Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/01/2010 - D
12/03/2010 - R
Deed
(2010110500142002)
11/01/2010 - D
12/03/2010 - R
Deed
(2010110500142001)
03/09/2007 - D
08/02/2007 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007061400914005)
03/09/2007 - D
08/02/2007 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007061400914004)
03/09/2007 - D
08/02/2007 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007061400914003)
03/09/2007 - D
08/02/2007 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007061400914002)
03/09/2007 - D
08/02/2007 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007061400914001)
04/01/2005 - D
06/19/2007 - R
UCC3 Termination
(2007061401397002)
04/01/2005 - D
06/19/2007 - R
UCC3 Termination
(2007061401397001)
12/11/2002 - D
06/19/2007 - R
UCC3 Termination
(2007061401397004)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 70 East 55th Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $1,838,027
Estimated property tax: $1,877,137
Tax assessor's market value: $42,747,000
Assessed value: $19,236,150

Assessment History for 70 East 55th Street, New York

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $42,747,000 $19,236,150 $16,943,460 10.848% $1,838,027 $1,838,027 -3.10%
2024/25 $39,782,000 $17,901,900 $17,624,400 10.762% $1,896,738 $1,896,738 -3.19%
2023/24 $41,104,000 $18,496,800 $18,496,800 10.592% $1,959,181 $1,959,181 +18.01%
2022/23 $34,653,000 $15,593,850 $15,593,850 10.646% $1,660,121 $1,660,121 -8.56%
2021/22 $37,512,000 $16,880,400 $16,880,400 10.755% $1,815,487 $1,815,487 -21.88%

Permits for 70 East 55th Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/11/2026 Alteration
03/13/2026 Alteration
03/11/2026 Alteration
03/11/2026 Alteration
03/11/2026 Alteration
03/10/2026 Alteration
02/25/2026 Alteration
02/10/2026 Alteration
02/10/2026 Alteration
02/10/2026 Alteration
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$797
19.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$606
-17.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$656
-5.9% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Madison Ave & 53rd St at NE Corner
Station lines E-M
Distance (miles) 0.084
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Bus Routes
Name Madison Av/E 54 St
Line X68
Distance (miles) 0.05

Neighbors for 70 East 55th Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for Heron Tower - Heron Tower - 70 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
653 5th Ave, New York 41,410 10/07/1975
350 Park Ave, New York 536,992 10/02/2020
545 Madison Ave, New York 138,240 12/17/2019
800 3rd Ave, New York 526,124 11/01/2017 $28,050,000
155 E 55th St, New York 137,136 07/10/2024
930 3rd Ave, New York 8,387 08/01/1991
424 Madison Ave, New York 62,237 10/31/2023
6 E 46th St, New York 22,350 12/10/2001
550 Madison Ave, New York 685,125 05/26/2016 $1,400,000,000
575 Madison Ave, New York 399,613 11/13/2014
500 Park Ave, New York 245,468
708 3rd Ave, New York 359,326 01/27/2020 $180,000
150 E 44th St, New York 352,725 10/26/1999
515 Madison Ave, New York 331,020 12/21/2012 $31,020,000
1 Grand Army Plz, New York
511 5th Ave, New York 125,632 01/12/2006
598 Madison Ave, New York 79,446 01/16/1986
422 Madison Ave, New York 8,119 07/18/2001
42 W 58th St, New York 122,889 05/06/2015 $131,760,000
527 Madison Ave, New York 197,948 04/01/2011
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