338 Bowery, Manhattan
Hostel · built c. 1917 · Block 530, Lot 36.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Jun 11, 2025, estimated cost $176K, described as “Proposed interior renovation work including non-bearing partitions and finish work as per plan. No change in use, egress and occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 22, 2023, estimated cost $500, described as “Temporary construction fence”
- Alteration, filed Mar 10, 2023, estimated cost $4K, described as “Abandon fuel oil tank.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 17, 2021, described as “Filing tenant protection plans. No work done under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 3, 2021, estimated cost $100K, described as “Structural reinforcements and work related to alt/co # M00574925-I1 renovation.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 29, 2021, estimated cost $180K, described as “Modification to mechanical systems.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 21, 2021, estimated cost $260K, described as “Modification to interior non-load bearing partitions and hung ceilings on 1FL south side, 2FL, 3FL and 4FL entire.”
- Alteration, filed May 10, 2021, estimated cost $678K, described as “Change use to 1fl to retail, Modify exterior stair egress(Bowery). Repair Fire escape/parapets, Replace windows, skylights, new openings for MH unit. Related construction for FL 1 SOUTH; FL 2 ALL; FL 3 ALL; FL 4 ALL filed under application…”
- Alteration, filed Apr 19, 2021, estimated cost $40K, described as “Modification to plumbing fixtures.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 19, 2021, estimated cost $65K, described as “Modification to existing sprinkler system.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 23, 2020, estimated cost $148K, described as “Demolish existing restrooms and associated plumbing fixtures and branch piping. Provide new restrooms and showers and connect to new branch piping to risers.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,152,900
- 2026–27 tax
- $105,179
- Market value (city estimate)
- $2,562,000
- Taxable value
- $969,570
- Assessed land
- $538,200
- Assessed improvements
- $614,700
Zoning
C6-1: floor area ratio 2.71 built, 6.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Landmarks
Part of NoHo Historic District Extension (Historic District). 13 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…