# 1385 Broadway, Manhattan

Commercial · built c. 1926 · Block 813, Lot 55.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1008130055/1385-broadway

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

Every lot on block 813: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/813.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Nov 3, 2026, estimated cost $60K, described as “Provide plumbing system for existing tenant space including water, sanitary, grease sanitary and connect them to the existing utilities.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 3, 2026, estimated cost $30K, described as “Installation of Ventilation system and associated ductwork to existing packaged unit”
- Alteration, filed Oct 26, 2026, estimated cost $150K, described as “Removal and installation of interior non-bearing partitions, finishes, ceilings, lighting and equipment for existing tenant space to accommodate cold stone creamery/wetzel's pretzels cobrand.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 12, 2026, estimated cost $35K, described as “Interior demolition of existing non bearing gyp. bd. partitions. Installation of new non-bearing gyp. bd. partitions, millwork & finishes. No change in use, occupancy or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 13, 2026, estimated cost $145K, described as “Demo work to include construction of interior partitions and installation of doors and frames as shown. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 5, 2026, estimated cost $40K, described as “Installation of kitchen exhaust hood, including all associated fans and ductwork as required.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 30, 2026, estimated cost $35K, described as “Sprinkler work to include modification of existing sprinkler system including installing new sprinkler piping and heads. Plumbing work to include installation of new pantry sink and connection of new plumbing services to existing.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 21, 2025, estimated cost $375K, described as “Installation of new AC units, fans, ducts, piping, dampers & louvers.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 30, 2025, estimated cost $20K, described as “Plumbing work on the 17th floor (Mamiye) as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 30, 2025, estimated cost $25K, described as “Sprinkler work on the 17th and 18th floor (Mamiye) as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 30, 2025, estimated cost $40K, described as “Mechanical work on the 17th and 18th floor (Mamiye) as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 30, 2025, estimated cost $95K, described as “Demo work to include construction of interior partitions and installation of doors and frames as shown. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 29, 2025, estimated cost $150K, described as “Construction work on the 17th and 18th floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 24, 2025, estimated cost $75K, described as “Removal of existing and installation of new fixtures, piping and equipment as per plans filed.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 30, 2025, estimated cost $70K, described as “Replacement of existing units with new to match existing capacity.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 30, 2025, estimated cost $135K, described as “Installation of new AC units in the elevator machinery room (EMR), no changes in use or egress”
- Alteration, filed Sep 29, 2025, estimated cost $36K, described as “Interior renovation only. Consisting of the erection of a new bathroom and alteration to a small portion of the office. No change to zoning, use, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 11, 2025, estimated cost $375K, described as “Construct interior partitions and install doors and frames as shown. No change to use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Sep 8, 2025, estimated cost $190K, described as “Replacement of existing units with new to match existing type and capacity.”
- Alteration, filed May 22, 2025, estimated cost $4K, described as “Installation of a temporarily heavy-duty 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 May 22, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of a temporarily supported scaffold 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 May 8, 2025, estimated cost $83K, described as “Filing for parapet reconstrution as per drawings. No change in use, egress or occupancy is involved under this application.”
- Alteration, filed May 5, 2025, estimated cost $87K, described as “Minor interior renovation to non load bearing partitions. No change to zoning, use or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 25, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “HVAC Demolition”
- Alteration, filed Mar 12, 2025, estimated cost $90K, described as “Herewith file mechanical plans for associated duct work and piping.”

71 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1008130055/1385-broadway.

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $55,467,000
- 2026–27 tax: $5,866,980
- Market value (city estimate): $123,260,000
- Taxable value: $54,083,520
- Assessed land: $17,460,000
- Assessed improvements: $38,007,000

## Zoning

M1-9A/R12: floor area ratio 23.27 built, above the 15.00 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## 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 61-13-BZII): Change to an earlier grant, Granted, filed May 23, 2019, decided Oct 22, 2019. Extension of Term of a previously approved Special Permit (§73-36) which permitted the operation of a Physical Cultural Establishment (Crunch Fitness) on the cellar, mezzanine, first and second floors of a 23-story commercial building…
- Variance or special permit (Board of Standards and Appeals 138-99-BZ): Variance or special permit, Granted, filed Jun 22, 1999, decided Feb 8, 2000. Special Permit (§73-36) to permit, within an MI-6 zoning district, the legalization of an existing physical cultore establishment, located in the basement, fIrst floor mezzanine and second floor level of a 23 story commercial building.
- 515 7th Avenue (City Planning 2021M0138): Special permit, Completed, decided Nov 28, 2025. To facilitate the construction of a new, 355,500-square-foot (18.0 FAR) commercial tower, 515 Seventh Avenue Realty, LP is requesting several zoning text amendments to modify Special Garment Center District rules, a special permit for bulk…
- 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
