225 Varick Street, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1926 · Block 581, Lot 63.
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Building permits
- Alteration, filed Sep 17, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plan. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 28, 2026, estimated cost $480K, described as “Installation of new air conditioning systems and refrigerant piping on the 3rd Floor and Install new condensing units and piping on the roof as per plans (Shake Shack HVAC HQ Office Updates.) No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 19, 2026, estimated cost $328K, described as “Minor interior demo. Install new ordering counter, signage, tile, partitions, flooring and finishes to update seating layout on the 1st Floor as per plans (Shake Shack West Village Renovations.) No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 8, 2026, estimated cost $200K, described as “Replacement of existing gas piping on the Cellar Level as per plans (Hines.) No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 15, 2026, estimated cost $326K, described as “Roof repair maintenance and partial roof replacement to resolve leaking issues as per plans (Hines Emergency Roof Replacement.) No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 27, 2026, estimated cost $25K, described as “Installation of a temporarily heavy-duty sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 11, 2025, estimated cost $225K, described as “Scope of work will include interior renovation Assembly , partitions installations flooring finishes , mill work ,doors as indicated on plans. No change in use , egress or Occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Sep 30, 2025, estimated cost $120K, described as “Interior renovation of 3RD floor commercial space as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 15, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Replacement of air conditioning unit for the Elevator Machine room. No change in use egress and occupancy.”
- No Work, filed Aug 8, 2025, described as “Networking Event with refreshments & food, no alcohol being served. Event to be held from 5:30pm-7:30pm in existing office space on 3rd floor. Max occupant load of event will be 100 people. Two fire guards will be present. Food and drink…”
- Alteration, filed Jun 2, 2025, estimated cost $748K, described as “Replace OS&Y valves w/ butterfly valves, disconnect existing FCVA from 5" riser & connect to new 6" riser, relocate control valves, flow switches, install new sprinkler piping on the Cellar, 1-12th Floors as per plans (Riser Replacement.)”
- Alteration, filed May 8, 2025, described as “Inspection using industrial rope access techniques and methods. See attached plans designated primary site supervisor: Brian Barco”
- Alteration, filed Apr 30, 2025, estimated cost $375K, described as “Structural modification on the roof as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 13, 2025, estimated cost $750K, described as “Modifications to the existing HVAC system on the (8th Floor-Brooklinen) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 13, 2025, estimated cost $150K, described as “Modifications to the existing sprinkler system on the (8th Floor-Brooklinen) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 13, 2025, estimated cost $1.0M, described as “Minor demolition with installation of new partitions, doors, suspended ceilings and finishes on the (8th Floor-Brooklinen) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 13, 2025, estimated cost $200K, described as “Modifications to the existing plumbing system on the (8th Floor-Brooklinen) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 14, 2025, estimated cost $4.2M, described as “Modifications to the existing HVAC system on the 8th & Roof (Infrastructure) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 14, 2025, estimated cost $115K, described as “Modifications to the existing plumbing system on the 8th floor (Infrastructure) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 17, 2024, estimated cost $40K, described as “Structural Modifications: Install Structural Steel reinforcement and Concrete slab infill at 9th floor access stairs as per plans (Hines - Demo.) No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 6, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “This job is being filed to obtain certificate of compliance for air conditioning units presently installed under DOB BIS Job#122564082 & 122398333. There is no new work to be done. No change in use egress and occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 15, 2023, described as “FACADE RESTORATION & INSPECTION. Designated Primary Site Supervisor: Francisco Loor”
- Alteration, filed Nov 22, 2023, estimated cost $100K, described as “Removal all existing ductwork downstream of louvers, Remove CRAC Units and associated ductwork, equipment, piping and controls on the 8-9th Floors, Remove Cooling Tower, controls and pump set on the Roof as per plans (Hines Demo.)”
- Alteration, filed Nov 21, 2023, estimated cost $350K, described as “Minor interior demolition: Removal of interior partitions, doors, suspended ceilings, flooring and finishes on the 8-9th Floors as per plans (Hines - Demo.) No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 17, 2023, estimated cost $2K, described as “Illuminated non advertising accessory business sign on wall. Sign wording: taim”
53 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map.
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $51,978,150
- 2026–27 tax
- $5,486,564
- Market value (city estimate)
- $115,507,000
- Taxable value
- $50,576,730
- Assessed land
- $1,980,000
- Assessed improvements
- $49,998,150
Zoning
M1-5: floor area ratio 11.94 built, above the 5.00 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
- Change to an earlier grant (Board of Standards and Appeals 133-06-BZII): Change to an earlier grant, Granted, filed Aug 1, 2016, decided Feb 14, 2017. Extension of Term of a previously approved Special Permit (§73-36) which permitted the operation of a physical culture establishment (New York Sports Club) located on the second floor of an existing 12 story commercial building which…
- Variance or special permit (Board of Standards and Appeals 133-06-BZ): Variance or special permit, Granted, filed Jun 23, 2006, decided Feb 6, 2007. Special Permit (§73-36) Proposed physical culture establishment to be located on the second floor of an existing 12 story commercial building. M1-5 Zoning District.