# 54 Howard Street, Manhattan

Condominium · built c. 1860 · Block 231, Lot 7502.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002317502/54-howard-street

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 Jul 11, 2024, estimated cost $10K, described as “FDNY violation number e 539835 - to adjust violation by replacing existing ire pump controller with new and providing all auxiliary documents as per code.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 21, 2020, estimated cost $8K, described as “Installation of temporary supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.”
- Alteration, filed May 6, 2020, estimated cost $61K, described as “Replace rooftop a/c unit and indoor air handler on 1ST fl. Install dehumidifier and exhaust fan in cellar.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 28, 2018, estimated cost $7K, described as “Alteration type 3 - construction equipment - sidewalk- shed proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application. Live load 300 per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with…”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,328,492
- 2026–27 tax: $134,670
- Market value (city estimate): $2,952,200
- Taxable value: $1,241,430
- Assessed land: $126,450
- Assessed improvements: $1,202,042
- Condo units with their own tax lots: 5

## Zoning

M1-5/R9X: floor area ratio 4.71 built, 9.00 allowed by base zoning.

## Recent sales

- May 26, 2023: $1,700,000, Apt 3
- Jun 18, 2019: $3,300,000, Apt 3

Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.

## 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.

## Landmarks

Part of SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District (Historic District). 9 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…

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