235 EAST 42 STREET
BBL 1013160023 · Class O4 · Built 1960 · 33 floors · 235 FEE OWNER LLC
235 EAST 42 STREET is a property in New York City zoned C5-3. The C5-3 classification is Commercial C5-3. The structure was built in 1960. It has 33 floors. The building contains 672,462 square feet. Built FAR is 17.86 of 10 maximum allowed. Assessed value is $109,467,900. Last sold for $140,000,000 in February 2025. Located in Council District 4.
You can build 565K sf as-of-right. The lot uses 119% of it today.
Governing use: commercial at FAR 15.00 on a 37,657 sqft lot. As-of-right means no rezoning, no variance — figures from PLUTO; verify with a zoning attorney before you underwrite.
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Ownership chain
4 recorded transfers| Date | Type | Price | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2025 | DEED | $140,000,000 | SEAVER REALTY LLC→235 FEE OWNER LLC |
| Mar 22, 2000 | DEED | — | SEAVER REALTY COMPANY→SEAVER REALTY LLC |
| Aug 1, 1983 | DEED | — | 235 E.42ND ST.ASSOCIATES→SEAVER REALTY COMPANY |
| Jul 28, 1981 | DEED | — | 235 EAST 42ND ST ASSOCS→SEAVER REALTY CO |