# 1515 Broadway, Manhattan

Commercial · built 1970 · Block 1016, Lot 36.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1010160036/1515-broadway

More construction in Midtown West: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/midtown-west.md

Every lot on block 1016: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/1016.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Aug 7, 2026, estimated cost $3K, described as “Propose new illuminated front lit channel letters on existing aluminum wall for existing commercial space. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 15, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Modifications to the existing sprinkler system 1st Floor (Insta 360) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 10, 2026, estimated cost $12K, described as “Modifications to the existing HVAC system on the 1st floor (Insta 360) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 10, 2026, estimated cost $33K, described as “Minor demolition with installation of new interior partitions, doors, suspended ceilings and finishes on the 1st floor (Insta 360) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 10, 2026, estimated cost $2K, described as “Install construction wood fence for site 1515 broadway, new york, ny 10036.work area on opening space.no change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 25, 2026, estimated cost $2K, described as “Modifications to the existing sprinkler system 51st Floor as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 25, 2026, estimated cost $12K, described as “Modifications to the existing HVAC system on the 51st floor as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 4, 2026, estimated cost $55K, described as “Modifications to the existing HVAC system (Paramount) as per plans. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 4, 2026, estimated cost $7K, described as “Modifications to the existing plumbing system on the 26th floor (Paramount) as per plans. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 4, 2026, estimated cost $6K, described as “Modifications to the existing sprinkler system on the 26th Floor (Paramount) as per plans. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 29, 2026, estimated cost $65K, described as “Interior office renovation with minor demolition and installation of new partitions, doors, ceilings, and finishes (Paramount) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 27, 2026, estimated cost $20K, described as “Modifications to the existing plumbing system on the 1st Floor retail space (Top Toy) as per plans. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 20, 2026, estimated cost $30K, described as “Minor demolition with installation of new interior partitions, doors, suspended ceilings and finishes on the 51st floor as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 21, 2026, estimated cost $120K, described as “Minor demolition and buildout of existing retail space including installation of new partitions, doors, ceilings, and finishes on the 1st floor (Top Toy Retail), as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 19, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary sidewalk shed as per plan. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 18, 2025, estimated cost $55K, described as “Installation of new VERIZON site. Install 4 sectors (9 antennas) with associated parts and 7 RRH units on 6th floor.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 31, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Engineered containment netting system (cocoon)for unsafe conditions as per NYC BB2023-06. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 18, 2025, described as “IRA to assist with Condition Assessment”
- Alteration, filed Feb 3, 2025, estimated cost $53K, described as “Removal of VERIZON equipment on the roof. Remove 9 antennas (4 sectors) and 7 RRH units from the roof.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 10, 2025, estimated cost $243K, described as “Minor demolition with installation of new partitions, doors, suspended ceilings and finishes on the 26th, 32nd, 45th & 49th floors (Paramount Alterations) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 10, 2025, estimated cost $43K, described as “Modifications to the existing HVAC system on the 26th, 32nd & 45th floors (Paramount - Alterations) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Jan 9, 2025, estimated cost $12K, described as “Modifications to the existing sprinkler system on the 26th & 45th floor (Paramount-Alterations) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Dec 2, 2024, estimated cost $56K, described as “Installation of new VERIZON telecom site on the roof. Install 9 antennas (4 sectors) and 7 RRH units. Related conduits through floors 1-7 and service connection in the cellar.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 8, 2024, estimated cost $148K, described as “Modifications to the existing HVAC system on the 44th floor (Executive office-AC Unit) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 26, 2023, estimated cost $170K, described as “Modifications to the existing HVAC system for new supplemental AC unit on the 6th floor (Paramount Global) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”

47 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1010160036/1515-broadway.

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $364,841,550
- 2026–27 tax: $35,244,073
- Market value (city estimate): $810,759,000
- Taxable value: $340,219,810
- Assessed land: $53,549,100
- Assessed improvements: $311,292,450

## Tax breaks

- ICAP abatement, through Jun 30, 2028, a $1,662,972 credit this tax year.

## Zoning

C6-7T: floor area ratio 26.18 built, above the 14.00 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

- 1515 B'WAY PKG GAR EXPANSION (City Planning P2005M0391): Completed, decided Sep 18, 2006. 05DCP064M: SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW A PUBLIC PARKING GARAGE TO EXPAND FR MO A 225-SPACE CAPACITY TO 386-SPACE CAPACITY

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