# 459 Broadway, Manhattan

Commercial · built c. 1861 · Block 231, Lot 30.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002310030/459-broadway

More construction in SoHo: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/soho.md

Every lot on block 231: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/231.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Apr 18, 2025, estimated cost $7K, described as “Independent rubble stone wall removal per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 21, 2023, estimated cost $42K, described as “Installation of new roof deck on top of existing roof, accessory to 5th floor tenant only.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 6, 2022, estimated cost $1K, described as “Application filed for change of use to office space located on the 2nd and 3rd floor and to establish use for the remainder of the building.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 15, 2022, estimated cost $90K, described as “Plumbing work as shown on plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Nov 15, 2022, estimated cost $80K, described as “Sprinkler work as shown on plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Nov 15, 2022, estimated cost $375K, described as “Mechanical work as shown on plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Nov 10, 2022, estimated cost $505K, described as “Interior Renovation as shown on plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Aug 31, 2022, described as “Installation of temporary sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 31, 2022, described as “Installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 24, 2022, estimated cost $114K, described as “Filing for interior demolition as per plans filed. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 7, 2022, estimated cost $200K, described as “Application filed for facade repair as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 14, 2021, estimated cost $10K, described as “Filing herewith plumbing modifications as per drawings.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $11,934,450
- 2026–27 tax: $1,294,649
- Market value (city estimate): $26,521,000
- Taxable value: $11,934,450
- Assessed land: $553,500
- Assessed improvements: $11,380,950

## Zoning

M1-5/R9X: floor area ratio 5.46 built, 9.00 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

## Landmarks

Part of SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District (Historic District). 50 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

## Board and land use applications

- Variance or special permit (Board of Standards and Appeals 16-09-BZ): Variance or special permit, Granted, filed Feb 4, 2009, decided May 12, 2009. Special Permit (§73-36) to allow a physical culture establishment on the second and third floors of an existing five-story building. The proposal is contrary to ZR §42-10. M1-5B district.
- 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…
- 459-461 BROADWAY (City Planning P2007M0423): Completed. 07DCP048M: SEEKING AUTHORIZATION TO ALLOW THE CONVERSION TO JOINT LIVIN G-WORK QUARTERS FOR ARTISTS OF A FIVE-STORY 19TH CENTURY BUI LDING IN AN M1-5B DISTRICT

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