# 209 West 38th Street, Manhattan

Commercial · built c. 1910 · Block 788, Lot 37.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1007880037/209-west-38-street

More construction in Garment District: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/garment-district.md

Every lot on block 788: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/788.md

## 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…

From New York City and Jersey City public records, refreshed within a day of each release. Sources: https://umarelli.org/sources. Methodology and corrections: https://umarelli.org/methodology