249 West 45th Street, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1923 · Block 1017, Lot 10.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Feb 6, 2026, estimated cost $18K, described as “Filing for replacements of two condensing units on the roof with a total capacity of 10 tons. No change to egress, use, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 27, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of temporary roof protection as per plans in conjunction with NB construction @ adjacent property. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Roof protection to comply with chapter 33 of NYC building code of 2022.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 22, 2025, estimated cost $3K, described as “No work application for seating plan submission at orchestra and balcony at the 'music box' theater under article 13 for special occupancy structure as per the DOB's departmental memorandum of april 21ST, 1982. No change to use, egress or…”
- Alteration, filed Jan 3, 2024, estimated cost $80K, described as “Architectural scope associated with the installation of the temporary restrooms at the Imperial Theater. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 4, 2023, estimated cost $39K, described as “Architectural scope associated with the new convenience door opening and the stoop at the Imperial Theater adjacent open space. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 4, 2022, estimated cost $50K, described as “Temporary installation of the freestanding lighting support frames in mezzanine, and stage thrust structures & steps unit associated with a one-day event "Brandcast" as shown on plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 9, 2021, estimated cost $84K, described as “Paa being filed to add 3 units on the roof to the scope of work. Installation of 2 packaged rooftop units with a total capacity of 11 tons. No change to egress, use, or occupancy.”
- No Work, filed Nov 8, 2021, described as “TPA for temporary tent installation for a reception of the red carpet arrivals for the premier screening of "Tick, Tick..Boom!" in the parking lot at 251 West 45th Street adjacent to the Imperial Theater located at 249 West 45th Street on…”
- Alteration, filed Nov 1, 2021, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of temporary tents for a reception for the red carpet arrivals for the premier screening of "Tick, Tick...Boom!" in parking lot at 251 West 45th St adjacent to Imperial Theater located at 249 West 45th Street scheduled on…”
- Alteration, filed Jan 29, 2020, estimated cost $17K, described as “Installation of a new split system unit including 2 evaporators in a Spot Booth (Attic above the Balcony level) and 1 condenser on a roof. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $5,686,200
- 2026–27 tax
- $584,240
- Market value (city estimate)
- $12,636,000
- Taxable value
- $5,385,690
- Assessed land
- $4,283,100
- Assessed improvements
- $1,403,100
Zoning
C6-5: floor area ratio 2.22 built, 10.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Landmarks
Part of Imperial Theater (Interior Landmark). 29 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.
Board and land use applications
- Imperial Theatre Text Amendment (City Planning 2025M0338): Special permit, Zoning text change, In Public Review, filed Mar 3, 2026. A zoning text amendment to ZR Sections 81-744 and 81-745 and a special permit pursuant to ZR 81-745 to facilitate a floor area bonus for the rehabilitation of an existing listed theater is being sought by private applicant at 249 West 45th…
- Ambassador Theatre Transfer Certification (TDR) (City Planning 2022M0264): Certification, Completed, filed Jun 22, 2022. A certification pursuant to 81-744(a) to facilitate the transfer of 81,407 zsf of floor area from a listed theater within the Theater Subdistrict of the Special Midtown District, to facilitate a 639,498 zsf commercial development, is being…
- IMPERIAL THEATRE INTERIOR (City Planning P1988M0353): Completed, decided Mar 10, 1988. LANDMARK-CITY COLLEGE OF NY, REMSEN CEMETERY,TROTTING*COURSE LA; Additional LPC #(s): 227
In the news
LPC to Review Renovation, Expansion Proposal for Imperial Theatre at 249 West 45th Street in Midtown, Manhattan, New York YIMBY, Dec 16, 2024.