218 West 40th Street, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1923 · Block 789, Lot 52.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Sep 9, 2026, estimated cost $73K, described as “Alterations to existing sprinkler systems as per plans”
- Alteration, filed Jun 23, 2026, estimated cost $260K, described as “Modifications to existing mechanical systems as per plans filed herewith”
- Alteration, filed Jun 23, 2026, estimated cost $260K, described as “Alterations to existing mechanical systems as per plans filed herewith”
- Alteration, filed Apr 22, 2026, estimated cost $145K, described as “Plumbing work in conjunction with tenant fit out. Installation of new plumbing fixtures in new bathrooms, pantry area and janitors closet”
- Alteration, filed Mar 12, 2026, estimated cost $625K, described as “General construction work to include construction of interior partitions and installation of doors and frames as shown on drawings. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 22, 2025, estimated cost $275K, described as “Demo work to include construction of interior partitions and installation of doors and frames as shown on drawings. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 15, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Propose install a temporary weather enclosure at enterance. No change to egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Apr 24, 2025, estimated cost $31K, described as “Structural work for Steel staircase from 1st floor to Mezzanine and modified existing dunnage to accommodate new HVAC and exhaust units”
- Alteration, filed Apr 11, 2025, estimated cost $151K, described as “Installation of AC units, exhaust fans, ducts, piping, dampers & air outlets and removal of ducts.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 11, 2025, estimated cost $25K, described as “Modifications of existing sprinkler system including removal, relocation and installation of sprinkler heads and associated branch piping.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 11, 2025, estimated cost $120K, described as “Installation of new plumbing fixtures in new bathrooms, pantry area and mop sink”
- Alteration, filed Mar 5, 2025, estimated cost $210K, described as “Installation of AC units, exhaust fans, ducts, piping, dampers & air outlets as indicated on plans”
- Alteration, filed Mar 5, 2025, estimated cost $210K, described as “Installation of AC units, exhaust fans, ducts, piping, dampers & air outlets as indicated on plans”
- Alteration, filed Feb 20, 2025, estimated cost $352K, described as “Construct interior partitions and install doors and frames as shown on drawings. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 18, 2025, estimated cost $259K, described as “Addition and modification to the existing sprinkler system at the 12th floors as per plans filed.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 13, 2025, estimated cost $126K, described as “Addition and modification to the existing plumbing system at the 6th and 12th floors as per plans filed.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 13, 2024, estimated cost $275K, described as “Construct interior partitions and install doors and frames as shown on drawings. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 22, 2024, estimated cost $275K, described as “Construct interior partitions and install doors and frames as shown on drawings. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- No Work, filed Jun 7, 2024
- Alteration, filed Jun 7, 2024, described as “Installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 24, 2024, estimated cost $92K, described as “Modification of existing sprinkler system including replacement of existing sprinkler main, provide new piping and sprinklers as indicated on drawings and Removal of existing and installation of new plumbing fixtures.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 24, 2024, estimated cost $225K, described as “Installation of two AC units including ductwork.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 12, 2024, estimated cost $250K, described as “Construct interior partitions and install doors and frames as per plans filed. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 5, 2024, estimated cost $397K, described as “Construct interior partitions and install doors and frames as per plans filed. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 16, 2024, estimated cost $1K, described as “Change in use from Retail to Eating & Drinking, therefore change in occupancy. Work limited to non-load bearing interior partitions at Cellar level only.”
20 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map.
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $17,119,800
- 2026–27 tax
- $1,848,082
- Market value (city estimate)
- $38,044,000
- Taxable value
- $17,036,150
- Assessed land
- $1,444,500
- Assessed improvements
- $15,675,300
Zoning
M1-9A/R12: floor area ratio 11.80 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…
- Change to an earlier grant (Board of Standards and Appeals 176-69-A): Change to an earlier grant, Granted, filed Oct 20, 1999, decided Feb 8, 2000. Reopening for an extension of term of variance which expired October 23, 1999 permitting the use of Quick Response Service to provide elevator-in-readiness service.
- 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…