# 640 Broadway, Manhattan

Condominium · 21 units · built c. 1900 · Block 522, Lot 7502.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1005227502/640-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 Aug 6, 2026, estimated cost $250K, described as “Alteration of two existing apartments to include removal and installation of non-load-bearing partitions related to interior layout modifications, installation of new ceilings, doors, & finishes. No change to use, occupancy, egress, floor…”
- Alteration, filed Feb 20, 2025, estimated cost $2K, described as “Erect 2 non-illuminated accessory business wall signs for van leeuwan.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 26, 2024, described as “Installation of temporary supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 26, 2024, estimated cost $79K, described as “Replacement (1) new doublewall 16" dia chimney extension in same location/height as previously existing. Temporary offset to be removed after completion. Boiler/burner previuosly filed under DOB# 140799535. No change in means of egress use…”
- Alteration, filed Nov 8, 2024, estimated cost $100K, described as “Hereby filing for interior renovation of commercial space for van leeuwen ice cream. No change in use, occupancy or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 6, 2023, estimated cost $95K, described as “General construction work as shown on plans. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 15, 2021, estimated cost $12K, described as “Interior renovation of commercial space at Cel and 1st floor. Related jobs are Mechanical, M00558590-I1 and Plumbing/Sprinkler, M00558625-I1.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 9, 2021, estimated cost $8K, described as “Extend existing metal chimney as per plans.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 8, 2021, estimated cost $7K, described as “Plumbing and Sprinkler work as shown on plans for commercial space at Cel and 1st floor, related job numbers are General Construction M00558612-I1 and Mechanical, M00558590-I1.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 8, 2021, estimated cost $15K, described as “Mechanical work as shown on plans for commercial space at Cel and 1st floor, related job numbers are General Construction M00558612-I1 and Plumbing/Sprinkler, M00558625-I1.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 10, 2021, estimated cost $10K, described as “Application filed for mechanical work assocaited to alteration type 2 #140887976. Scope of work includes removal and replacement of ductwork, controls, diffusers, etc while maintaing existing unit.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 19, 2020, estimated cost $2K, described as “PAA submitted to include new section of scaffold that was added”
- Alteration, filed Nov 4, 2020, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of sidewalk shed in accordance with nycc 2014 chapter 33. No change in egress, use, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 4, 2019, estimated cost $25K, described as “Filing for installation of structural work over the cashier area. No change to use, egress, and occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 3, 2019, estimated cost $10K, described as “Filing for modification of existing mechanical system as per plan filed. No change in use, occupancy, and egress.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 2, 2019, estimated cost $25K, described as “Filing for modification of existing sprinkler system as per plan filed. No change in use, occupancy, and egress.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 25, 2019, estimated cost $5K, described as “Filing of 'fb' work permit for replacement oil burner. Replacement boiler work filed under separate DOB application no. 140799535. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 13, 2019, estimated cost $42K, described as “Plumbing, sprinkler work for an existing eating and drinking establishment on the cellar and 1 st floor. No changein use, egress, or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Aug 12, 2019, estimated cost $10K, described as “In-fill existing dumbwaiter opening at the 1st floor.”
- Alteration, filed May 15, 2018, described as “Installation of pipe scaffold as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 12, 2018, described as “Installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $8,387,100
- 2026–27 tax: $879,115
- Market value (city estimate): $18,638,000
- Taxable value: $7,450,560
- Assessed land: $540,000
- Assessed improvements: $7,847,100
- Condo units with their own tax lots: 2

## Zoning

M1-5/R9A: floor area ratio 10.36 built, above the 7.52 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## Recent sales

- Sep 5, 2025: $49,500,000, Apt UNIT1, sold with other lots

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 NoHo Historic District (Historic District). 37 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

## Board and land use applications

- Appeal (Board of Standards and Appeals 153-00-A): Appeal, Denied, filed Jun 2, 2000, decided Dec 5, 2000. Appeal-To reinstate a permit for an advertising sign, which was issued prior to the effective date of the Noho Historic 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…
- 640 Broadway (City Planning P2014M0253): Completed, decided Jun 16, 2017. Special Permit pursuant to ZR Section 74-711 to allow the construction of 2 single-story penthouse additions on the roof of an existing building in M1-5B district within the NoHo Historic District
- 640 BROADWAY A/K/A 66 BLEECKER ST (City Planning P1992M0048): Completed, decided Jan 7, 1994. SPECIAL PERMIT TO MODIFY & CONVERT ALL UNITS ON FLOORS 2-9\*TO RESIDENTIAL USE IN THE SOHO/NOHO SPECIAL DISTRICT
- 640 BROADWAY (City Planning P1983M1524): Completed, decided May 5, 1988
- 640 BDWAY A/K/A 66 BLEECKER ST (City Planning P1982M0978): Completed, decided Jul 17, 1985. REQ MOD OF(ZR42-14) BY SPEC PERM(ZR74-182) TO CONVRT AN\*EXIST FACTORY BLDG W/GRND FL STORES TO JNT WKG/LIV QRTRS\*FOR ARTISTS

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