209 West 38th Street, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1910 · Block 788, Lot 37.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Apr 1, 2026, estimated cost $710K, described as “Interior renovation of the existing 6th floor as per submitted plans.”
- Alteration, filed May 22, 2024, described as “Out-rigger system for Chimney repairs”
- Alteration, filed Apr 1, 2024, estimated cost $19K, described as “Installation of Type 1 and Type 2 exhaust hoods with associated ductwork in work area.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 20, 2024, estimated cost $110K, described as “Replace oil burner on existing boiler. Filed in conjunction with laa# M00985441.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 4, 2022, estimated cost $20K, described as “Construction of Handicap Ramp for building entrance. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 11, 2020, estimated cost $11K, described as “Application to remove and replace 1 HVAC unit located on the roof per plans attached. (No change to use, egress, or occupancy)”
- Alteration, filed Jan 17, 2020, estimated cost $13K, described as “Installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed during building alteration, filed separately. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $6,727,500
- 2026–27 tax
- $729,799
- Market value (city estimate)
- $14,950,000
- Taxable value
- $6,727,500
- Assessed land
- $2,299,500
- Assessed improvements
- $4,428,000
Zoning
M1-9A/R12: floor area ratio 12.21 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…