84 University Place, Manhattan

Commercial · built c. 1900 · Block 569, Lot 26.

Building permits

Alteration, filed Aug 20, 2025, estimated cost $137K, described as “1ST floor commercial tenant (mimi's froyo) buildout including new floor & wall finishes along with new countertop, decorative drop ceiling, & non-load bearing partitions as per the drawings filed herein. Filed in conjuction with gc…”
Alteration, filed Apr 23, 2025, estimated cost $4K, described as “Proposed installation of pipe scaffold for remedial repairs as per plans. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application.”
Alteration, filed Apr 11, 2025, described as “Filling for Engineer Enclosure System per 3309.17”
Alteration, filed Oct 10, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 lbs per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
Alteration, filed Oct 10, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. Work shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
Alteration, filed May 14, 2024, estimated cost $1.5M, described as “Conversion of existing commercial building to mixed-use building. No change in building bulk.”

C1-7: floor area ratio 6.47 built, above the 6.02 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.

Union Square South (City Planning 2019M0123): Completed, decided Nov 4, 2020. This is an application by the Department of City Planning requesting a zoning map and zoning text amendment to expand the Special Union Square District, create a new subdistrict (Subdistrict B), and establish a special permit for new hotel…