# 28 Howard Street, Manhattan

Commercial · built c. 1872 · Block 233, Lot 33.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002330033/28-howard-street

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

Every lot on block 233: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/233.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Jun 2, 2026, estimated cost $14K, described as “New 5'-0" x 13'-6" opening in the exist. Party wall between 1 and 5 crosby st. (see M01408436-I1) on ground floor. Egress/use established under alt-1 123809575 (5 crosby) and 102954233 (1 crosby) applications. No change in use, occupancy…”
- Alteration, filed May 8, 2025, estimated cost $33K, described as “5th floor renovation to "white box" status. Minor plumbing work to be filed subsequently.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 28, 2021, estimated cost $45K, described as “Mechanical work as shown on plans in conjunction with DOBNOW GC job # M00451827-P1.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 9, 2021, estimated cost $3K, described as “Installation of dunnage on roof as shown on plans in conjunction with DOBNOW GC job # M00451827-P1.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 12, 2021, estimated cost $17K, described as “Cap existing gas pipe. Replace (1) existing toilet and (1) existing lavatory. Install (1) new kitchen sink and (1) new dishwasher.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 11, 2021, estimated cost $42K, described as “Installation of non-load bearing minor partitions. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,744,650
- 2026–27 tax: $187,688
- Market value (city estimate): $3,877,000
- Taxable value: $1,730,160
- Assessed land: $114,300
- Assessed improvements: $1,630,350

## Zoning

M1-5/R7X: floor area ratio 5.06 built, above the 5.00 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## Recent sales

- Sep 30, 2021: $21,750,000

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

## Flood zone

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

## Landmarks

Part of SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District Extension (Historic District). 7 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