212 West 29th Street, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1920 · Block 778, Lot 47.
Building permits
- New Building — Tower, filed Oct 18, 2026, 78 units, 35 stories, described as “Development hub Job by Default; As Project is greater than Seven (7) stories, Per service notice Posted April 16, 2021 such Jobs shall be assigned to the Development Hub Unit - Subject building consists of Thirty-Five (35) stories”
- Alteration, filed Aug 7, 2026, described as “Installation of temporary engineered enclosure system as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy”
- Demolition, filed Jul 9, 2026, estimated cost $80K, described as “Full demolition to a four story building”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $490,050
- 2026–27 tax
- $53,161
- Market value (city estimate)
- $1,089,000
- Taxable value
- $490,050
- Assessed land
- $191,700
- Assessed improvements
- $298,350
Zoning
M1-8A/R12: floor area ratio 3.81 built, 15.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Board and land use applications
- Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) (City Planning 2024M0142): Zoning map change, Zoning text change, Completed, filed Jan 16, 2025, decided Aug 14, 2025. The Department of City Planning is seeking a Zoning Map amendment from M1-6 and M1-6D to M1-9A/R12, M1-8A/R12, and M1-8A/R11 and a Zoning Text amendment to facilitate the development of housing and support critical economic activity across…
In the news
Permits Filed for 35-Story Tower at 212 West 29th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan, New York YIMBY, Oct 21, 2026.