257 West 38th Street, Manhattan
Industrial · built c. 1927 · Block 788, Lot 16.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Oct 28, 2022, estimated cost $91K, described as “Modification to existing Verizon site. Replace 7 antennas, replace 15 RRHs, install 1 antenna, relocate 2 GPS, remove 2 equipment cabinets with related dunnage, and install new platform with 3 equipment cabinets on roof. Install 2…”
- Alteration, filed Apr 20, 2018, estimated cost $10K, described as “Sidewalk shed. Proposed installation of sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, occupancy of egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 11, 2017, estimated cost $57K, described as “Installation of antenna sectors, gps units, and equipment cabinets on roof. All in conformance with tppn 5/98. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $6,389,100
- 2026–27 tax
- $677,911
- Market value (city estimate)
- $14,198,000
- Taxable value
- $6,249,180
- Assessed land
- $625,500
- Assessed improvements
- $5,763,600
Zoning
M1-9A: floor area ratio 14.76 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…
- Garment Center Text Amendment (City Planning 2018M0412): Completed, decided Dec 26, 2018. The NYC Department of City Planning proposes a zoning text amendment to the Special Garment Center District to better reflect the current land use and promote a healthy mix of uses. In addition to changes regarding use regulations within…