78 Vandam Street, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1907 · Block 597, Lot 12.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Aug 13, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Illuminated non-advertising accessory wall sign - from the source. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 16, 2026, described as “Facade inspection”
- Alteration, filed Jan 16, 2026, estimated cost $94K, described as “Minor interior renovation, addition of 2 bathrooms”
- Alteration, filed Jan 13, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Illuminated non-advertising accessory wall sign - joe & the juice. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 13, 2026, estimated cost $600, described as “Interior illuminated non-advertising accessory hanging sign - in property lines- (logo man). No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 13, 2026, estimated cost $200, described as “Illuminated non-advertising double-sided projecting accessory sign - (logo man). No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 13, 2026, estimated cost $600, described as “Interior illuminated non-advertising accessory hanging sign - in property lines - (logo man). No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 13, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Illuminated non-advertising accessory wall sign - joe & the juice. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 13, 2026, estimated cost $200, described as “Illuminated non-advertising double-sided projecting accessory sign - (logo man). No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 22, 2025, estimated cost $15K, described as “Structural work.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 10, 2025, estimated cost $98K, described as “Modification of ductwork and installation of ac units.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 10, 2025, estimated cost $150K, described as “Installation of plumbing fixtures.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 9, 2025, estimated cost $327K, described as “Removal and installation of interior partitions, flooring and ceilings. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 8, 2024, estimated cost $44K, described as “Mechanical modifications taking place on 1ST floor as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 8, 2024, estimated cost $9K, described as “Sprinkler modifications taking place on 1ST floor as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 26, 2024, estimated cost $20K, described as “General construction taking place on 6TH floor as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 28, 2024, estimated cost $62K, described as “Mechanical modifications taking place on 2ND, 4TH, and 5TH floor as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 28, 2024, estimated cost $555K, described as “General construction taking place on 2ND, 4TH, and 5TH floors as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 28, 2024, estimated cost $54K, described as “Sprinkler modifications taking place on 2ND, 4TH, and 5TH floors as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 10, 2023, estimated cost $1K, described as “Erect non-illuminated accessory aluminum letter sign on existing entrance marquee , non-flashing, non-advertising sign, no change in use, egress, or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Jan 5, 2023, estimated cost $27K, described as “Sprinkler modifications taking place on 5TH floor as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 29, 2022, estimated cost $205K, described as “Installation of mechanical a/c units and related duct work as shown on drawings. No change to use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Aug 5, 2022, estimated cost $16K, described as “Installation of information booth as shown on drawings. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 4, 2021, estimated cost $3.5M, described as “Interior renovation of partitions, ceilings and doors as shown on drawings. No change to use, egress occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 4, 2021, estimated cost $9K, described as “Modification to exisitng standpipe and related piping and add new fire hose rack as shown on drawing. No change to use, egress or occupanyc.”
36 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map.
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $58,409,550
- 2026–27 tax
- $6,063,553
- Market value (city estimate)
- $129,799,000
- Taxable value
- $55,895,580
- Assessed land
- $3,622,500
- Assessed improvements
- $54,787,050
Zoning
M1-6: floor area ratio 9.96 built, 10.00 allowed by base zoning.
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.