# 185 Bleecker Street, Manhattan

Apartment building · 25 units · built c. 1904 · Block 540, Lot 43.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1005400043/185-bleecker-street

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

Every lot on block 540: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/540.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Mar 17, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Proposed installation of 1 non-illuminated non-flashing accessory business sign. Wording "randy's donuts"”
- Alteration, filed May 10, 2023, estimated cost $500, described as “Relocated cold water pipes & 1 floor sink.”
- Alteration, filed May 3, 2023, estimated cost $8K, described as “1.minor interior renovation in existing eating & drinking establishment. No change in egress, use, or occupancy. Work on front of house only, no work in kitchen.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 28, 2021, estimated cost $150K, described as “Interior alteration of existing restaurant of approx 1500 sq.ft. Removal and construction of finishes, flooring, non-bearing partitions, mill work. No change to use egress or occupancy”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $3,518,100
- 2026–27 tax: $427,373
- Market value (city estimate): $7,818,000
- Taxable value: $3,435,750
- Assessed land: $508,500
- Assessed improvements: $3,009,600

## Zoning

R7-2: floor area ratio 5.00 built, above the 3.44 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 South Village Historic District (Historic District). 13 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

## Board and land use applications

- GALLO NERO (City Planning P2002M0501): Completed, decided Apr 19, 2002. NEW-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 22 SEATS
- IL-EOK-JO RESTAURANT (City Planning P1997M0703): Completed, decided Jun 23, 1997. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 8 SEATS FOR 5-YEARS
- IL-EOK-JO RESTAURANT (City Planning P1996M0574): Completed, decided Mar 29, 1996. NEW-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 8 SEATS
- CAFE BORGIA (City Planning P1995M0497): Completed, decided Apr 17, 1995. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 24 SEATS FOR 5-YEARS
- DIVAN KEBAB HOUSE (City Planning P1992M0610): Completed, decided Apr 23, 1992. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE FOR 5 YEARS, WITH 8 SEATS
- DIVAN KEBAB HOUSE, INC (City Planning P1991M0710): Completed, decided Jul 11, 1991. NEW-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 12 SEATS
- CAFE BORGIA (City Planning P1990M0967): Completed, decided Oct 16, 1990. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK FOR 5-YEARS WITH 20 SEATS
- CAFE BORGIA (City Planning P1989M1148): Completed, decided Jun 9, 1989. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 18 SEATS FOR 1-YEAR
- CAFE BORGIA (City Planning P1986M1264): Completed, decided Apr 18, 1986. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE
- CAFE BORGIA (City Planning P1985M1285): Completed, decided Oct 24, 1985. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE

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