30 West 56th Street, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1901 · Block 1271, Lot 55.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Jul 13, 2025, estimated cost $12K, described as “Installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed and temp. Plywood fence enclosure as per plans. Temporary equipment shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $2,926,350
- 2026–27 tax
- $305,002
- Market value (city estimate)
- $6,503,000
- Taxable value
- $2,811,600
- Assessed land
- $1,035,000
- Assessed improvements
- $1,891,350
Zoning
C5-P: floor area ratio 4.95 built, 10.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- May 27, 2025: $22,450,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Henry Seligman Residence (Individual Landmark). 5 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.
Board and land use applications
- HENRY SELIGMAN RESIDENCE (City Planning P2008M0028): Completed, decided Nov 5, 2007. LANDMARK-CITY COLLEGE OF NY, REMSEN CEMETERY,TROTTING*COURSE LA; Additional LPC #(s): 591