# 205 Hudson Street, Manhattan

Commercial · built c. 1928 · Block 225, Lot 8.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002250008/205-hudson-street

More construction in Tribeca: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/tribeca.md

Every lot on block 225: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/225.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Sep 30, 2026, estimated cost $75K, described as “Install new HVAC units and modify existing mechanical exhaust/ventilation for kitchen as per plans.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 1, 2026, estimated cost $10K, described as “Erect, maintain & dismantle of heavy duty sidewalk shed per drawings attached herewith”
- Alteration, filed Mar 11, 2026, estimated cost $130K, described as “Facade Repair: Exterior brick replacement, mortar joint repointing, repair of cracks in concrete surface, replace deteriorated caulk, minor crack repair and CMU replacement on the Facade as per plans (10th Cycle FISP Repairs.)”
- No Work, filed Oct 2, 2025
- Alteration, filed Apr 25, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Modifications to the existing HVAC System: Redistribution of ductwork to accommodate new layout on the 10th Floor as per plans (CRM NKSFB.) No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 25, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “Modifications to the existing Sprinkler System: Remove (4) sprinkler heads and relocate (1) sprinkler head and associated piping on the 10th Floor as per plans (Hines: CRM NKSFB. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 25, 2025, estimated cost $20K, described as “Relocate office walls and finishes on the 10th Floor as per plans (CRM NKSFB.) No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 26, 2025, described as “FISP INSPECTION (Facade Inspection Safety Program). INDUSTRIAL ROPE ACCESS TECHNIQUES AND METHODS. SEE ATTACHED PLANS Designated Primary Site supervisor: Jesus Decola”
- Alteration, filed Mar 13, 2025, estimated cost $900K, described as “New deck at roof level. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 6, 2024, estimated cost $59K, described as “Removal of (1) 20,000 gallons capacity above-ground decommissioned steel fuel oil tank and associated elements as per plan.”
- No Work, filed Nov 22, 2023, described as “Corporate Social Gathering”
- Alteration, filed Nov 15, 2023, estimated cost $34K, described as “Sprinkler east modifications as per plans.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 14, 2023, estimated cost $13K, described as “East side of tenant space plumbing modifications as per plans.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 19, 2023, estimated cost $14K, described as “Install temporary tent at roof as per plans.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 13, 2023, estimated cost $24K, described as “Modifications to the existing HVAC system: Removal of existing ductwork and Installation of new ductwork and associated controls on the 9th Floor as per plans (Tenant Sublease - Headway.) No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 12, 2023, estimated cost $17K, described as “Modifications to the existing Sprinkler System: Remove (2) existing sprinkler heads, Relocate (23) existing sprinkler heads and Install (7) new sprinkler heads and associated piping on the 9th Floor as per plans (Tenant Sublease - Headway.)”
- Alteration, filed Sep 12, 2023, estimated cost $410K, described as “Minor interior selective removals; Installation of new interior partitions, doors, suspended ceilings, flooring and finishes on the 9th Floor as per plans (Tenant Sublease - Headway.) No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 14, 2023, estimated cost $30K, described as “Install (1) new electric auto trap primer, (1) remote panel, (1) floor drain and associated Sanitary/Vent piping on Roof, Install (1) new master control panel for fill pump in the Basement as per plans (Serving SP Reserve Gravity Tank.)”
- Alteration, filed Mar 13, 2023, estimated cost $120K, described as “Minor interior demo; Installation of new interior partitions, doors, suspended ceilings, flooring and finishes on the 6th Floor as per plans (Hines - Core & Restrooms.) No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 10, 2023, estimated cost $120K, described as “Install new Plumbing Fixtures: (4) Floor drains, (8) Water closets, (9) Lavatories, (2) urinals, (4) drinking fountains, (1) sink, (2) hot water heaters and associated CW/sanitary piping on the 6th Floor (Hines - Core & Restrooms.) No…”
- Alteration, filed Mar 10, 2023, estimated cost $20K, described as “Modifications to the existing Sprinkler System: Remove (25) existing sprinkler heads and Install (33) new sprinkler heads and associated sprinkler piping on the 6th Floor as per plans (Hines - Core & Restrooms.) No change to use, egress or…”
- Alteration, filed Mar 10, 2023, estimated cost $35K, described as “Modifications to the existing HVAC System: Installation of new ductwork and controls on the 6th Floor as per plans (Hines - Core & Restrooms.) No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 28, 2023, estimated cost $65K, described as “Structural modifications to tenant space Cellar-Ground-12 and Roof as per plans.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 22, 2023, estimated cost $400K, described as “Modification & additions to existing 1st floor hvac systems and new cellar commercial cooling and hood exhaust systems as indicated on plans.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 22, 2023, estimated cost $124K, described as “Modification to plumbing fixtures at 12 Floor and partial roof.”

40 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002250008/205-hudson-street.

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $35,675,550
- 2026–27 tax: $3,818,865
- Market value (city estimate): $79,279,000
- Taxable value: $35,203,401
- Assessed land: $2,376,000
- Assessed improvements: $33,299,550

## Zoning

C6-2A: floor area ratio 13.04 built, above the 6.02 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 11 ft (NAVD88).

## Board and land use applications

- Appeal (Board of Standards and Appeals 78-99-A): Appeal, Denied, filed Apr 16, 1999, decided Aug 10, 1999. Administrative appeal pursuant to Sec. 666(6) of the NYC Charter seeks (1) denial of change-in-use application for the subject premises; and (2) declaration fhatthe Use Group 13 is not permitted within this M2-4 zoning district.
- DGS LAB (City Planning P1987M0765): Completed, decided Jul 14, 1988. 87-301M: LEASE RENEWAL OF 12TH FLR TO OPERATE TESTING LAB FOR COMMODITIES PURCHASED BY THE CITY FOR USE BY ITS AGENCIES.

From New York City and Jersey City public records, refreshed within a day of each release. Sources: https://umarelli.org/sources. Methodology and corrections: https://umarelli.org/methodology