# 408 West 40th Street, Manhattan

Religious · built c. 1900 · Block 737, Lot 43.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1007370043/408-west-40-street

More construction in Hudson Yards: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/hudson-yards.md

Every lot on block 737: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/737.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Aug 29, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of pipe scaffolding as per plans. Pipe scaffolding shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code 2022. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed May 30, 2024, described as “Installation of temporary sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 30, 2024, described as “Installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 12, 2024, estimated cost $15K, described as “General construction work for new restroom and meeting room at first fl. No change in existing bulk, use, occupancy or egress. Associated pl filed as subsequent application.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 1, 2024, estimated cost $50K, described as “Reinforce monumental stained glass window to withstand wind loads as per 2022 BC. Replace corroded steel elements, repair connections, existing landing & stair below the exterior fire stair. No changes to egress, use or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 21, 2021, estimated cost $6K, described as “Plumbing alteration for minor work within the cellar.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 27, 2019, estimated cost $10K, described as “Application for boiler replacement”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,895,850
- Market value (city estimate): $4,213,000
- Taxable value: $0
- Assessed land: $558,000
- Assessed improvements: $1,337,850

## Tax breaks

- Nonprofit exemption (house of worship), with no end date, about $205,662 a year below the full tax.

## Zoning

C1-7A: floor area ratio 3.58 built, 6.02 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

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

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
