159 West 25th Street, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1911 · Block 801, Lot 8.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Mar 11, 2025, estimated cost $22K, described as “HVAC design with roof heat water tank, elevator machine room, lobby ac design and air curtain, boiler room”
- Alteration, filed Feb 24, 2025, described as “Suspended scaffold installation as per plans filed herewith.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 20, 2024, described as “Installation of temporary sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 12, 2024, estimated cost $2K, described as “Illuminated non advertising accessory wall sign - zoom room - no change of use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Dec 15, 2023, estimated cost $2K, described as “Illuminated non advertising accessory wall sign - zoom room - no change of use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Oct 27, 2023, estimated cost $30K, described as “Facade restoration as per plans”
- Alteration, filed Jul 24, 2023, estimated cost $13K, described as “Remedy ecb violation #35670931Z. Work limited to install decorative 3/4" thick pavers and 1 1/2" pedestals as per plans. Area to be paved at open rooftop terrace is for passive recreation use, acc to exist office use at floor below. Comply…”
- Alteration, filed Jan 24, 2023, estimated cost $180K, described as “Herewith filing for removal of interior non load bearing partitions, doors and ceiling as shown on drawing. no change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 28, 2022, estimated cost $1.1M, described as “Interior fit out of offices. No change in use, occupancy or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 14, 2022, estimated cost $121K, described as “Amend use to reflect dog training facility on first floor. plumbing work to be filed under separate application.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 6, 2020, estimated cost $272K, described as “Installation of (8) condensing units, (13) air handlers with related ductwork at the 4TH, 10TH, 11TH, 12TH, and roof levels.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 3, 2020, estimated cost $65K, described as “Removal/ installation of duct work and relocation of existing units for interior office renovation; Existing Air Handling Unit installed under Alt. No. 123380910”
- Alteration, filed Dec 27, 2019, estimated cost $53K, described as “Sprinkler & Plumbing related work for interior office renovations.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 10, 2019, estimated cost $29K, described as “Structural related work in conjunction with Interior Renovations.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 4, 2019, estimated cost $8K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed for remedial repairs as per plans. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application. Live load 300 per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter # 33 of the 2014 code.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $7,299,000
- 2026–27 tax
- $756,951
- Market value (city estimate)
- $16,220,000
- Taxable value
- $6,977,790
- Assessed land
- $1,152,000
- Assessed improvements
- $6,147,000
Zoning
M1-8A/R11: floor area ratio 11.67 built, 12.00 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…