227 West 27th Street, Manhattan
Public school · built 1971 · Block 777, Lot 18.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Aug 3, 2026, estimated cost $308K, described as “Installation ov PV system on existing roof top. No changes to the use egress or occupancy.”
- No Work, filed Apr 22, 2026, described as “Future of Fashion 2026 Event”
- Alteration, filed Dec 10, 2025, estimated cost $300K, described as “Feldman Econ: Modification of HVAC Ductwork and ceilings to accommodate installation of a new waterside economizer as indicated on plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 3, 2025, estimated cost $300K, described as “Feldman Econ: Modification of HVAC Equipment and Ductworks to accommodate installation of a new waterside economizer as indicated on plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 12, 2025, estimated cost $15K, described as “General construction non-structural removal of occupant protection elements for alteration work [primary application: 123300828]”
- Alteration, filed Jul 30, 2025, estimated cost $34K, described as “Engraving of donor names on existing pavers within the plaza at the new academic building at fit. There is no change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 13, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of 300PSF sidewalk shed and pipe scaffolding as per plans. All equipment shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 NYC building code . No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 25, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of temporary 8th flr courtyard Shade Canopyno alteration to the existing structureTPA not required. Producer is responsible to monitor site safety & implement HWAP. All production equipment removed upon event completion”
- Alteration, filed Apr 10, 2025, estimated cost $120K, described as “Haft Roof: Modification and repair of existing roof of the haft auditorium as indicated on plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 10, 2025, estimated cost $350K, described as “Haft Int: Modification of interior partitions and finishes to accommodate alterations to the haft auditorium as indicated on plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 14, 2025, estimated cost $50K, described as “C Bldg. 8fl: Modification of interior finishes and ceilings as indicated on plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 18, 2024, estimated cost $75K, described as “Installation of a Backflow Preventer (Primary)”
- Alteration, filed Aug 1, 2024, estimated cost $120K, described as “Haft Fac: Facade repairs as indicated on plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 23, 2024, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the NYC building code. Live load 300PSF.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 7, 2024, estimated cost $200K, described as “Filing herewith for a curb cut filing.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 7, 2023, estimated cost $20K, described as “Feldman: Modifications to install new light post supports as per plans.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 1, 2022, estimated cost $284K, described as “Removal and installation of plumbing fixtures as per plans filed herewith. Removal and installation of sprinkler heads as per plans filed herewith.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 1, 2022, estimated cost $133K, described as “Demolition and rerouting of existing outside air and supply ductwork. Installation of new toilet exhaust system including new exhaust fan and exhaust and transfer ductwork.Replacement of existing air conditioning unit with new.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 31, 2022, estimated cost $12K, described as “Structural support for two new small slab openings at Floor 1 and 2. Partial infill of an existing slab opening at Floor 1. Replacement of a small area of topping slab at Floor 1.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 31, 2022, estimated cost $299K, described as “Installation of non load bearing partitions as per plans filed herewith.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 19, 2022, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of a temporary scaffold as per plans in conjunction with new building construction. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Scaffold to comply with 2014 NYC building code, chapter 33.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 19, 2022, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of a temporary safety netting as per plans in conjunction with new building construction. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Safety netting to comply with 2014 NYC building code, chapter 33”
- Alteration, filed May 27, 2022, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of temporary standpipe system in conjunction with bis # 123300828 as per plans”
- Alteration, filed May 25, 2022, estimated cost $34K, described as “Replace plumbing fixtures and piping on first floor to accommodate renovation of the accessory coffee shop as per plans filed herewith only.”
- Alteration, filed May 25, 2022, estimated cost $558K, described as “Interior alterations to accommodate renovation of the accessory cafe on 1st floor s per plans filed herewith only.”
11 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map.
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $41,849,550
- Market value (city estimate)
- $92,999,000
- Taxable value
- $0
- Assessed land
- $8,325,000
- Assessed improvements
- $33,524,550
Zoning
C6-2: floor area ratio 6.70 built, above the 6.02 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 176-09-BZIII): Change to an earlier grant, Granted, filed Oct 6, 2017, decided Jan 23, 2018. Extension of time to complete construction of a Special Permit (§73-64) to waive height and setback regulations (§33-432) for a community use facility (Fashion Institute of Technology) which expired on October 6, 2017. C6-2 zoning district.
- Change to an earlier grant (Board of Standards and Appeals 176-09-BZII): Change to an earlier grant, Granted, filed Oct 4, 2013, decided Jan 28, 2014. Extension of time to complete construction of a Special Permit (§73-64) to waive height and setback regulations (§33-432) for a community use facility (Fashion Institute of Technology) which expired on October 6, 2013. C6-2 zoning district.
- Variance or special permit (Board of Standards and Appeals 176-09-BZ): Variance or special permit, Granted, filed May 26, 2009, decided Oct 6, 2009. Special Permit (§73-64) to waive height and setback regulations (§33-432) for a community facility building (Fashion Institute of Technology). C6-2 District.
In the news
FIT’s New Academic Building Nears Completion at 220 West 28th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan, New York YIMBY, Jan 21, 2024.