48 Howard Street, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1860 · Block 231, Lot 15.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Jan 27, 2026, estimated cost $150K, described as “Filing gc/st for renovation of existing storefront including replacement of storefront windows, restoration of cast iron columns, water table, and existing diamondplate platform, stairs, stair handrail, and vault access hatch cover”
- Alteration, filed Oct 21, 2021, estimated cost $200K, described as “Facade restoration with no change in use, egree or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Sep 29, 2021, described as “Installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 27, 2021, described as “Installation of temporary sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $896,400
- Market value (city estimate)
- $1,992,000
- Taxable value
- $0
- Assessed land
- $102,600
- Assessed improvements
- $793,800
Tax breaks
- Nonprofit exemption (charitable), with no end date, about $97,241 a year below the full tax.
Zoning
M1-5/R9X: floor area ratio 4.55 built, 9.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
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.
Recent sales
- Aug 10, 2022: $8,000,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District (Historic District). 12 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…