236 West 40th Street, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1920 · Block 789, Lot 60.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Aug 3, 2022, estimated cost $309K, described as “Interior renovation with partitions on cellar, second, and third floor as per plan. To rectify ecb violation number# 39064105M, 39064101P, 39064102R. No change in use, means of egress or occupancy in this application.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 3, 2022, estimated cost $36K, described as “Plumbing work as per plans. To rectify ecb violation number# 39064105M, 39064101P, 39064102R. No chang in use, means of egress or occupancy in this application.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 19, 2021, estimated cost $3K, described as “Interior renovation of 2RD floor of existing 3 story building. Partition, and painting works as per plan. No change in egress, use, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 5, 2021, estimated cost $30K, described as “Interior renovation of 3RD floor of existing 3 story building. Partition, flooring and painting works as per plan. No change in egress, use, or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,303,650
- 2026–27 tax
- $135,552
- Market value (city estimate)
- $2,897,000
- Taxable value
- $1,249,560
- Assessed land
- $463,500
- Assessed improvements
- $840,150
Zoning
M1-9A/R12: floor area ratio 2.61 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…