688 Broadway, Manhattan
Condominium · 16 units · built 2016 · Block 531, Lot 7505.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Nov 13, 2026, estimated cost $150, described as “Install interior illuminated window sign (blank street)”
- Alteration, filed Nov 9, 2026, described as “Installation of temporary suspended scaffold equipment. No changes in the means of egress.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 24, 2026, estimated cost $2.9M, described as “Renovation of an existing duplex. No change of use, occupancy or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 24, 2025, estimated cost $145K, described as “The scope of work includes exterior facade repairs at the street facade, waterproofing and intumescent paint renewal at the rear facade balconies as specified in drawings. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 27, 2023, estimated cost $875, described as “Non-illuminated non-advertising accessory wall sign - bondvet. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 3, 2022, estimated cost $125K, described as “New HVAC units and HVAC modification and associated ductwork as per plans. There will be no change in use, egress, or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Jun 3, 2022, estimated cost $65K, described as “Plumbing modifications and new fixtures with associate piping and Sprinkler modifications and associated piping for interior tenant fit-out as per plans. There will be no change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 1, 2022, estimated cost $350K, described as “Removal and installation of interior non-load bearing partitions and related finishes for interior tenant fit-out. There will be no change in use, egress, or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Jun 1, 2022, estimated cost $50K, described as “General construction work filed to split existing retail space into two.”
- Alteration, filed May 31, 2022, estimated cost $15K, described as “Sprinkler work filed in conjunction with renovation and split of retail space.”
- Alteration, filed May 31, 2022, estimated cost $16K, described as “Plumbing work filed in conjunction with renovation and split of retail space.”
- Alteration, filed May 31, 2022, estimated cost $41K, described as “Mechanical work filed in conjunction with renovation and split of retail space.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 6, 2021, estimated cost $6K, described as “Interior renovation of apartment #8 on the 8TH floor. No change in use egress and/or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Aug 4, 2021, estimated cost $70K, described as “Interior renovation of apartment #8 on the 8TH floor, including minor layout modifications, plumbing, lighting and electrical work. No change in use, egress and/oroccupancy”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $10,133,018
- 2026–27 tax
- $1,075,190
- Market value (city estimate)
- $22,517,814
- Taxable value
- $9,278,214
- Assessed land
- $957,602
- Assessed improvements
- $9,175,416
- Condo units with their own tax lots
- 17
Tax breaks
- Co-op and condo abatement, with no end date, a $44,602 credit this tax year.
Zoning
M1-5/R9A: floor area ratio 4.87 built, 7.52 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Aug 18, 2026: $4,995,000, Apt 6A
- Jan 29, 2026: $9,800,000, Apt 8
- May 1, 2025: $4,950,000, Apt 3A
- Apr 15, 2025: $24,000,000, Unit PH
- Mar 14, 2023: $4,625,000, Apt 3A
- Dec 30, 2021: $4,750,000, Apt 6A
- Jun 24, 2021: $4,695,000, Apt 4B
- May 7, 2021: $3,900,000, Apt 2A
- Feb 16, 2021: $4,250,000, Apt 3B
- Jun 16, 2020: $4,500,000, Apt 7B
The 10 most recent of 24 open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of NoHo Historic District (Historic District). 10 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…
- 688 Broadway (City Planning P2012M0582): Completed, decided Jun 9, 2014. Special Permit pursuant to Section 74-712 to modify bulk regulations and to allow for residential use and retail use below the second floor in a new building in a M1-5B district.