# 636 Broadway, Manhattan

Commercial · built c. 1896 · Block 522, Lot 12.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1005220012/636-broadway

More construction in Greenwich Village: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/greenwich-village.md

Every lot on block 522: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/522.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Jun 26, 2026, estimated cost $30K, described as “General construction on 3RD floor including a convienience opening as shown herewith. No changes to egress, occupancy or use.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 9, 2025, estimated cost $15K, described as “Installation of mechanical equipment including kitchen exhaust with related duct work for commercial kitchen eating and drinking establishment UG6 as per plans.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 20, 2025, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary construction fence as per plans. No change in use, occupancy or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 8, 2025, estimated cost $14K, described as “Modification of plumbing fixtures as per plans.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 8, 2025, estimated cost $9K, described as “Modification of existing sprinkler system as per plans.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 8, 2025, estimated cost $25K, described as “Minor interior partition changes as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy filed under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 9, 2024, estimated cost $70K, described as “Sprinkler work on the 12th floor (Findigs) as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 9, 2024, estimated cost $300K, described as “Construction work on the 12th floor (Findigs) as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 9, 2024, estimated cost $100K, described as “Mechanical work on the 12th floor (Findigs) as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 9, 2024, estimated cost $50K, described as “Plumbing work on the 12th floor (Findigs) as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 17, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of pipe scaffolding as per plans. Pipe scaffolding shall comply with chapter # 33 of the 2022 code. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed May 7, 2024
- Alteration, filed May 7, 2024, estimated cost $15K, described as “Additon and modification to existing sprinkler system as shown herewith. No changes to egress, occupancy or use.”
- Alteration, filed May 7, 2024
- Alteration, filed May 6, 2024
- Alteration, filed Apr 18, 2024, described as “Facade repairs, scaffold inspections, 3 men letter”
- Alteration, filed Apr 16, 2024, described as “Installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 6, 2024, estimated cost $486K, described as “Facade Rehabilitation, no change to fire exits or occupancy. Replacement of terra cotta stones with cast stone, face bricks replacement, waterproofing installation.”
- No Work, filed Nov 14, 2023
- Alteration, filed Nov 10, 2023, estimated cost $150K, described as “Minor partition work and finishes at first floor and cellar. Change of use at the cellar and 1st floor.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 25, 2023, estimated cost $75K, described as “Exterior storefront modifications, work to include - door modification, removal of existing louvers, installation of new louvers and related construction as per plans filed herewith no change in use egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 20, 2023, estimated cost $75K, described as “Exterior storefront modifications, work to include - door modification, removal of existing louvers, installation of new louvers and related construction as per plans filed herewith no change in use egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 15, 2023, estimated cost $101K, described as “Filing interior work only. Minor partition work ,mill work, add ADA bathroom of non-load bearing partitions, ceiling, door and reconstruction as per plans filed herewith (168 crosby street aka 636 broadway). No change to use, egress, or…”
- Alteration, filed Aug 15, 2023, estimated cost $15K, described as “Build new cold-formed-steel, stud framed wall with acoustical insulation separating tenant space along with frame over existing shaft opening with concrete on metal deck as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 7, 2023, estimated cost $150K, described as “Mechanical work as shown on plans.”

4 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1005220012/636-broadway.

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $17,362,800
- 2026–27 tax: $1,772,120
- Market value (city estimate): $38,584,000
- Taxable value: $16,335,910
- Assessed land: $2,209,500
- Assessed improvements: $15,153,300

## Zoning

M1-5/R9A: floor area ratio 13.42 built, above the 7.52 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## Flood zone

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

## Landmarks

Part of NoHo Historic District (Historic District). 27 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…
- 636 BROADWAY (City Planning P1988M0621): Completed, decided Dec 21, 1988. SPECIAL PERMIT TO MODIFY ZR42-14D2B TO ALLOW USE & OCCUPANCY\*OF APPROX 9,800SF ON THE GROUND FLOOR FOR RETAIL

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
