53 Grand Street, Manhattan
Four-family with store · built c. 1882 · Block 228, Lot 22.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Feb 12, 2026, estimated cost $219K, described as “Interior renovation of residential unit on 4THFLOOR in an existing residential building. No change in use, occupancy, or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 25, 2025, estimated cost $121K, described as “Roof modifications to include a roof deck and perimeter roof railing.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $2,018,250
- 2026–27 tax
- $90,906
- Market value (city estimate)
- $4,485,000
- Taxable value
- $730,811
- Assessed land
- $945,000
- Assessed improvements
- $1,073,250
Zoning
M1-5/R7X: floor area ratio 4.48 built, 5.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 10 ft (NGVD29).
Landmarks
Part of SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District (Historic District). 23 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.
Board and land use applications
- 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…