148 Lafayette Street, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1930 · Block 233, Lot 26.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Sep 14, 2026, estimated cost $500K, described as “(NYC general catalyst-9TH fl) filing herewith mechanical plans work to include mechanical ductwork as shown on plans. There will be no change of use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 24, 2026, estimated cost $100K, described as “Filing herewith sprinkler plans work to include addition/modification to an existing sprinkler system as shown on plans. There will be no change of use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 24, 2026, estimated cost $116K, described as “(9tTH floor - general catalyst) filing here with drawings indicating plumbing work and installation of plumbing fixtures as shown on plans. There will be no change of use, occupancy or egress under this application”
- Alteration, filed Aug 18, 2026, estimated cost $1.5M, described as “(GENERAL CATALYST 9TH FL BUILD OUT) Filing herewith architectural plans to include interior renovation and general construction work on the 9th floor. There will be no change of use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 23, 2026, estimated cost $100K, described as “(GENERAL CATALYST 12TH FL WEALTH) Filing herewith architectural plans to include interior renovation and general construction work on the 12th floor. There will be no change of use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 22, 2026, estimated cost $6K, described as “(NYC general catalyst-12TH fl wealth) filing herewith sprinkler plans work to include addition/modification to an existing sprinkler system as shown on plans. There will be no change of use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 9, 2026, estimated cost $80K, described as “(9TH fl- general catalyst) filing herewith drawings indicating non-structural - removal and installation of interior non-bearing partitions and related finishes. There will be no change of use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 5, 2026, estimated cost $30K, described as “(9TH floor - general catalyst) filing here with drawings indicating the installation of sprinkler temp loop and sprinkler renovations to an existing sprinkler system. There will be no change of use, occupancy or egress under this…”
- Alteration, filed Feb 23, 2026, estimated cost $35K, described as “Minor interior renovation including new glass partition wall & install one (1) new indoor a/c unit on 2ND floor existing office space. No change in use, occupancy, egress and structure under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 22, 2025, estimated cost $165K, described as “Interior finishes and lighting upgrade at existing lobby space. Exterior main entry renovation. No change to use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 2, 2025, estimated cost $18K, described as “Filing herewith structural plans. Work to include structural work as shown on plans. There will be no change of use, occupancy or egress under this application,”
- Alteration, filed Aug 19, 2025, estimated cost $187K, described as “Filing herewith drawings indicating sprinkler work associated with build out of floors 10 thru 12. No change in use egress of occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 18, 2025, estimated cost $6.3M, described as “Filing herewith architectural plans to include interior renovation and general construction on floors 10 thru 13. There will be no change of use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 28, 2025, estimated cost $214K, described as “Interior renovation of 8th floor office. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 24, 2025, estimated cost $160K, described as “Modification of mechanical equipment related to the interior renovation of 8th floor office.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 23, 2025, estimated cost $28K, described as “Plumbing fixture modifications related to 8th floor tenant space office renovation.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 23, 2025, estimated cost $151K, described as “Modifications to the existing wet, automatic fire sprinkler system as required by code in conjunction with the interior tenant renovation/fit-out at the 8TH floor office space.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 10, 2025, estimated cost $64K, described as “Filing herewith sprinkler plans to include the addition/modification to an existing sprinkler system. There will be no change of use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 10, 2025, estimated cost $229K, described as “Filing herewith architectural plans to include interior renovation and non-structural demo work. There will be no change of use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 1, 2024, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the NYC building code. Live load 300PSF.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 29, 2024, described as “Installation of scaffold for inspection of North Elevation”
- Alteration, filed Jun 24, 2022, estimated cost $35K, described as “Modifications to existing mechanical systems. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 17, 2022, estimated cost $200K, described as “Interior renovation of office. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 1, 2021, estimated cost $58K, described as “Filing for facade repairs as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 19, 2020, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. Live load 300 psf”
2 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map.
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $40,845,150
- 2026–27 tax
- $3,968,151
- Market value (city estimate)
- $90,767,000
- Taxable value
- $36,579,560
- Assessed land
- $2,250,000
- Assessed improvements
- $38,595,150
Zoning
M1-5/R10: floor area ratio 12.27 built, above the 10.00 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- May 28, 2025: $105,500,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Board and land use applications
- Variance or special permit (Board of Standards and Appeals 10-15-BZ): Variance or special permit, Granted, filed Jan 15, 2015, decided Aug 22, 2017. Special Permit (§73-36) to allow a physical culture establishment(PCE) in the cellar and ground floor of the premises, located within an M1-5B zoning 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…
In the news
Tishman Speyer Completes Acquisition Of 148 Lafayette Street In Soho, Manhattan, New York YIMBY, Jun 3, 2025.