# 175 Varick Street, Manhattan Commercial · built c. 1926 · Block 580, Lot 65. On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1005800065/175-varick-street More construction in SoHo: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/soho.md Every lot on block 580: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/580.md ## Building permits - Alteration, filed Aug 12, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of temporary work platform as per plans during general construction work. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Work platform to comply with chapter 33 of NYC building code of 2022.” - Alteration, filed Jun 5, 2025, estimated cost $37K, described as “Architectural work for new Place of Assembly on 5th and 6th floors.” - No Work, filed Jun 2, 2025 - Alteration, filed Apr 18, 2025, estimated cost $84K, described as “Structural modifications on the (5th and 6th Floors) per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Apr 2, 2025, estimated cost $6K, described as “Install an illuminated wall sign a @varick street elevation” - Alteration, filed Apr 2, 2025, estimated cost $6K, described as “Install an illuminated wall sign b @charlton street elevation” - Alteration, filed Aug 20, 2024, estimated cost $1.4M, described as “Modifications to the existing HVAC system on the 5th, 6th and roof floors (ROKT) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Aug 16, 2024, estimated cost $113K, described as “Modifications to the existing sprinkler system on the 5th and 6th floors (ROKT) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Aug 16, 2024, estimated cost $294K, described as “Installation of new plumbing fixtures and associated piping on the 5th and 6th floors (ROKT) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Aug 15, 2024, estimated cost $3.4M, described as “Installation of new partitions, doors, suspended ceilings and finishes on the 5th and 6th floors (ROKT) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed May 14, 2024, estimated cost $420K, described as “Filed for the installation of new recreational roof deck accessory (non-simultaneous use) to business occupancy. All work as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Jan 17, 2024, estimated cost $12K, described as “Removal of interior partitions, doors and ceilings as shown on drawings. No change in use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Dec 27, 2023, described as “FACADE RESTORATION & INSPECTION. Designated Primary Site Supervisor: Julio Zhumi” - Alteration, filed Dec 15, 2023, described as “FACADE RESTORATION & INSPECTION. Designated Primary Site Supervisor: Tomasz Gawkowski” - Alteration, filed Nov 9, 2023, estimated cost $20K, described as “Direct replacement & relocation of (2) 2-ton air cooled split systems into tenant space & replacement of (2) 2-ton split system evaporators. Existing air terminals, and condensate pipes to reconnect into new units. Existing pipe…” - Alteration, filed Jul 14, 2023, described as “Installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed. no change in use, occupancy or egress. work shall comply with chapter 33 of nycc.” - Alteration, filed May 5, 2023, estimated cost $148K, described as “Limited Facade Repairs only” - Alteration, filed Mar 2, 2023, estimated cost $1.5M, described as “Installation of new interior partitions, doors, suspended ceilings, flooring and finishes and the 7-8th Floors as per plans (ROKT/Artisan Alliance - Buildout.) No change to use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Feb 21, 2023, estimated cost $850K, described as “Modifications to the existing HVAC System: Modification of one (1) existing VRF system and installation of one (1) new VRF system on the 7-8th Floors as per plans (Artisan Alliance - Buildout.) No change to use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Feb 21, 2023, estimated cost $175K, described as “Install (1) CM, (1) DW, (5) sinks, (8) WCs, (8) Lavs, (3) FD and associated CW/sanitary piping on 7 & 8th Floors; Install (3) HWH on the 7th Floor & (4) HWH on the 8th Floor as per plans (ROKT - Buildout.) No change to use, egress or…” - Alteration, filed Feb 21, 2023, estimated cost $106K, described as “Modifications to existing Sprinkler System: Install (154) new SP heads, Removal ( 152 ) on the 7th Floor and Install (125) new SP, Removal (121) and relocate (2) existing sprinkler heads and associated piping on the 8th Floor as per plans” - Alteration, filed Jan 4, 2023, estimated cost $8K, described as “Removal in interior plumbing fixtures as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Jan 4, 2023, estimated cost $10K, described as “Removal of existing interior mechanical ductwork & related finishes as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Dec 30, 2022, estimated cost $55K, described as “Demolition of existing partitions and louvers at windows on the 7th Floor.” - Alteration, filed Nov 3, 2022, estimated cost $96K, described as “Removal and disposal of interior partitions, doors, suspended ceilings and finishes on the 8th floor as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.” 19 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1005800065/175-varick-street. ## Property taxes - Assessment: $23,026,050 - 2026–27 tax: $2,260,640 - Market value (city estimate): $51,169,000 - Taxable value: $21,897,090 - Assessed land: $1,242,000 - Assessed improvements: $21,784,050 ## Zoning M1-6: floor area ratio 10.44 built, above the 10.00 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit. ## Flood zone Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard. ## Board and land use applications - HUDSON SQUARE SPECIAL DISTRICT (City Planning P2012M0255): Completed, decided Mar 26, 2013. Zoning text and map amendments to establish the Special Hudson Square District. 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