# 459 West Broadway, Manhattan

Co-op · 10 units · built c. 1888 · Block 515, Lot 4.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1005150004/459-west-broadway

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

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Sep 22, 2026, estimated cost $30K, described as “Removal & replacement of portions of existing main gas piping distribution & vertical Riser. Reconnect Existing Tenant gas meter Rigs & Tenant piping distribution.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 13, 2025, estimated cost $65K, described as “New domestic water, sanitary, vent piping, valves, etc. as called out for a functional & code compliant PL system. Modified SP system throughout space tied into existing tenant valve.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 13, 2025, estimated cost $65K, described as “New variable refrigerant flow heat pump sys. w/ outdoor air cooled condensing unit serving multi indoor air handlers, auto cntls., piping, ductwork, & condensate disposal sys. In-duct steam inj. humidifier, auto cntls. Design of all gen.…”
- Alteration, filed May 9, 2025, estimated cost $348K, described as “Proposed renovation ON5 th floor at apartment 5N”
- Alteration, filed May 2, 2023, estimated cost $11K, described as “Non-illuminated painted changeable copy advertising sign - no change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 26, 2019, estimated cost $8K, described as “Mechanical renovations of apartment 2N on 2ND floor. No change in use, egress, or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Sep 24, 2019, estimated cost $24K, described as “Plumbing renovations of apt 2N on 2ND floor. No change in use, egress or occupancy”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $7,158,600
- 2026–27 tax: $729,267
- Market value (city estimate): $15,908,000
- Taxable value: $6,338,100
- Assessed land: $535,500
- Assessed improvements: $6,623,100

## Tax breaks

- Co-op and condo abatement, with no end date, a $59,130 credit this tax year.

## Zoning

M1-5/R7X: floor area ratio 5.36 built, above the 5.00 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## Recent sales

- Sep 16, 2024: $4,800,000
- Sep 19, 2023: $16,000,000
- Dec 27, 2022: $4,630,000
- Apr 13, 2021: $5,550,000
- Apr 17, 2019: $5,100,000
- May 5, 2017: $16,000,000

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 (Historic District). 50 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…

## In the news

[LPC To Review Proposal For Wall Signage At 459 West Broadway In Soho, Manhattan](https://newyorkyimby.com/2024/02/lpc-to-review-proposal-for-wall-signage-at-459-west-broadway-in-soho-manhattan.html), New York YIMBY, Feb 26, 2024.

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