38 West 56th Street, Manhattan
Mixed use · 6 units · built c. 1915 · Block 1271, Lot 59.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Jul 16, 2026, estimated cost $214K, described as “Apt 4R interior modifications & structural remediation at 3RD & 4TH fl corridors. Incl new flooring, ceilings, partitions, finishes, & bathroom & kitch cabinetry. No chg to extg apt layouts. No chg in use, egress or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $3,591,000
- 2026–27 tax
- $244,474
- Market value (city estimate)
- $7,980,000
- Taxable value
- $1,965,384
- Assessed land
- $1,075,500
- Assessed improvements
- $2,515,500
Zoning
C5-P: floor area ratio 3.35 built, 10.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Dec 23, 2020: $353,000, 8,400 sq ft ($42 per sq ft)
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.