243 West 38th Street, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1920 · Block 788, Lot 24.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Nov 4, 2026, estimated cost $332K, described as “Filing application for change in use for floors 2-4, new spiral stairs”
- Alteration, filed Jul 19, 2023, 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 Dec 6, 2021, estimated cost $28K, described as “Plumbing additions and modifications on cellar and first floor for restaurant. No change to egress use of occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,395,000
- 2026–27 tax
- $143,353
- Market value (city estimate)
- $3,100,000
- Taxable value
- $1,321,470
- Assessed land
- $396,900
- Assessed improvements
- $998,100
Zoning
M1-9A/R12: floor area ratio 2.70 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…