# 338 Bowery, Manhattan

Hostel · built c. 1917 · Block 530, Lot 36.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1005300036/338-bowery

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

Every lot on block 530: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/530.md

## 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…

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