277 Canal Street, Manhattan

Commercial · built c. 1928 · Block 209, Lot 1.

Building permits

New Building — Mid-Rise, filed Feb 9, 2023, 100 units, 13 stories, described as “Construct new Thirteen (13) story mixed use building as per plans filed herewith.”
Alteration, filed Sep 27, 2023, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of 300 psf sidewalk shed and pipe scaffolding as per plans. All equipment shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
Alteration, filed Aug 10, 2021, estimated cost $66K, described as “Bank of America interior and exterior lighting upgrades. No change to use, egress or occupancy under this application.”

M1-5/R9X: floor area ratio 3.00 built, 9.00 allowed by base zoning.

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year.

Part of SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District Extension (Historic District). 20 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

Change to an earlier grant (Board of Standards and Appeals 25-09-BZII): Change to an earlier grant, Granted, filed Apr 15, 2019, decided Feb 22, 2021. Extension of Term of a previously approved Special Permit (§73-36) which permit the operation of a physical culture establishment on the third floor of a three-story commercial building which expired on November 23, 2018; Amendment to…
Variance or special permit (Board of Standards and Appeals 25-09-BZ): Variance or special permit, Granted, filed Feb 13, 2009, decided Jun 23, 2009. Special Permit (§73-36) to allow the legalization of an existing physical culture establishment on the third floor of a three-story commercial building. The proposal is contrary to ZR §42-10. M1-5B district.
Variance or special permit (Board of Standards and Appeals 185-03-BZ): Variance or special permit, Granted, filed Jun 4, 2003, decided Sep 16, 2003. Variance (§72-21) to permit, in an M1 5B zoning district, the proposed change of use of a portion of the first floor and cellar of an existing three story with cellar commercial building, to retail use, which is contrary to Z.R. §42 14…
SoHo/NoHo (City Planning 2018M0375): Zoning map change, Zoning text change, Completed, decided Aug 25, 2022. SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan seeks to strengthen SoHo and NoHo as mixed-use neighborhoods and promote equity. The proposal will expand housing opportunities for New Yorkers, reduce burdens for residents and businesses, and support continued…