# 54 Bowery, Manhattan

Commercial · built c. 1924 · Block 202, Lot 18.

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On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002020018/54-bowery

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## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Nov 3, 2026, estimated cost $45K, described as “Replacement boiler and gas burner. Refiling of application no. M00342935-I1.”
- No Work, filed Oct 6, 2026, described as “A2 annual gala dinner”
- Alteration, filed Sep 1, 2026, estimated cost $73K, described as “Temporary art build out.”
- No Work, filed Feb 3, 2026, described as “Lunar New Year pop up gallery event (A3) with opening party (A2) featuring music and catering”
- Alteration, filed Dec 17, 2025, estimated cost $118K, described as “Updates to 2ND floor bank per plans filed herewith. Includes minor updates to non bearing partition walls, updated finishes, furniture and fixtures.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 17, 2025, estimated cost $59K, described as “Mechanical updates to existing bank per plans filed herewith. No change in occupancy, egress or exiting.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 17, 2025, estimated cost $59K, described as “Plumbing updates to 2ND floor as per plans filed herewith.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 8, 2025, estimated cost $7K, described as “Temporary and portable structures for a fashion show in the existing bank hall. Structures removed at the end of the programing. No changes to existing structures, use or egress.”
- No Work, filed Sep 8, 2025, described as “Fashion show for Alexander Wang.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 1, 2025, estimated cost $19K, described as “Minor interior removal of non-structural partitions, furniture, and select finishes. No changes to exterior of building or structural modifications. Includes work at floor 001 only. No scope at 2ND floor and basement”
- Alteration, filed Mar 6, 2023, estimated cost $18K, described as “Erect illuminated accessory business wall sign; copy reading "hsbc with asian characters"; replacing existing wall sign filed under bis #120914868”
- Alteration, filed May 27, 2022, estimated cost $20K, described as “Installation of new ductwork & fire dampers and 1 TON AC Unit as indicated on plans.”
- Alteration, filed May 24, 2022, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of 1 New Electric Hot Water Heater, 2 New Water Closets, 1 LAV, 1 Drinking Fountain and 1 Service Sink as indicated on plans.”
- Alteration, filed May 13, 2022, estimated cost $125K, described as “Interior renovations as indicated on plans”
- Alteration, filed Dec 29, 2021, estimated cost $5K, described as “Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. Work shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 28, 2021, estimated cost $5K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 lbs per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 8, 2021, estimated cost $4K, described as “Install fire dampers as per plans.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 1, 2021, estimated cost $62K, described as “Scope (a) roof at (1) story setback of exg' building: replacement of roofing topping, without disturbing existing roof slab, and deck/sheathing.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 12, 2021, estimated cost $30K, described as “Application is for direct replacement of existing HVAC units at basement, second floor & roof, with new units at same location. Existing ductwork, supports, controls & accessories to remain. No change to use, egress or occupancy of…”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $2,378,700
- 2026–27 tax: $234,030
- Assessed land: $778,500
- Assessed improvements: $1,600,200

## Zoning

C6-1G: floor area ratio 2.00 built, 6.00 allowed by base zoning.

## Recent sales

- Jul 24, 2025: $9,500,000

Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.

## Landmarks

Part of Citizens Savings Bank (Individual Landmark). 15 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

## Board and land use applications

- CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK (City Planning P2012M0020): Completed, decided Nov 8, 2011. LANDMARK SITE & LP-2466

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