# 242 West 53rd Street, Manhattan

Apartment building · 426 units · built 2015 · Block 1024, Lot 52.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1010240052/242-west-53-street

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

Every lot on block 1024: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/1024.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed May 11, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “General construction work filed in conjunction with NB # 121185966 for work in unimproved raw retail space #3 with no TCO issued for said space”
- Alteration, filed May 11, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Plumbing work filed in conjunction with NB # 121185966 for work in unimproved raw retail space #3 with no TCO issued for said space”
- Alteration, filed May 8, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Structural work to remove existing metal deck for (2) kitchen exhaust openings & install new steel beams & angles supporting such openings. Filed in conjunction w/NB#121185966 for work in unimproved raw retail space #3 with no TCO issued…”
- Alteration, filed Feb 19, 2025, estimated cost $3K, described as “Install vinyl on existing exterior window "fins". Signage accessory to tend.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 5, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “Erect an illuminated accessory business wall sign "mount sinai doctors" as show on drawings filed herewith.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 16, 2024, estimated cost $550K, described as “Interior alterations of existing 1ST floor commercial space. No change to use, occupancy or egress”
- Alteration, filed May 28, 2024, estimated cost $1K, described as “Structural work filed in conjunction with NB # 121185966 for work in unimproved raw retail space #2 with no TCO issued for said space”
- Alteration, filed May 24, 2024, estimated cost $1K, described as “Plumbing work filed in conjunction with NB # 121185966 for work in unimproved raw retail space #2 with no TCO issued for said space”
- Alteration, filed May 24, 2024, estimated cost $2K, described as “Sprinkler/standpipe work filed in conjunction with NB # 121185966 for work in unimproved raw retail space #2 with no TCO issued for said space”
- Alteration, filed May 24, 2024, estimated cost $1K, described as “General construction filed in conjunction with New Building Application # 121185966 for work in unimproved raw retail space #2 with no TCO issued for said space”
- Alteration, filed May 24, 2024, estimated cost $1K, described as “Mechanical work filed in conjunction with NB # 121185966 for work in unimproved raw retail space #2 with no TCO issued for said space”
- Alteration, filed Apr 10, 2024, estimated cost $1.1M, described as “AC unit provided to precondition outdoor air. Preconditions OA will be supplied to WCHP units that provide supply air to healthcare spaces. Exhaust fans used to discharge general and toilet exhaust. Floors 1-2. No change in egress…”
- Alteration, filed Apr 9, 2024, estimated cost $1.5M, described as “Herewith filing for general construction modifications. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 8, 2023, estimated cost $1K, described as “Structural work filed in conjunction with NB # 121185966 for work in unimproved raw retail space with no TCO issued for said space”
- Alteration, filed Nov 1, 2023, estimated cost $1K, described as “General construction filed in conjunction with New Building Application # 121185966 for work in unimproved raw retail space with no TCO issued for said space”
- Alteration, filed Oct 30, 2023, estimated cost $2K, described as “Sprinkler/standpipe work filed in conjunction with NB # 121185966 for work in unimproved raw retail space with no TCO issued for said space”
- Alteration, filed Oct 30, 2023, estimated cost $1K, described as “Plumbing work filed in conjunction with NB # 121185966 for work in unimproved raw retail space with no TCO issued for said space”
- Alteration, filed Oct 30, 2023, estimated cost $1K, described as “Mechanical work filed in conjunction with NB # 121185966 for work in unimproved raw retail space with no TCO issued for said space”
- Alteration, filed Jun 23, 2023, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans filed herewith, for emergency work. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 26, 2020, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of sidewalk shed for pedestrian safety duringconstruction. Sidewalk shed shall comply with nycc 2014 chapter 33 . No change in egress, use, or occupancy.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $80,249,850
- 2026–27 tax: $9,737,569
- Market value (city estimate): $178,333,000
- Taxable value: $78,282,570
- Assessed land: $5,242,500
- Assessed improvements: $75,007,350

## Zoning

C6-5: floor area ratio 18.62 built, above the 10.00 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

- 242 West 53rd Street parking special permit (City Planning P2016M0122): Completed, decided Jul 24, 2017. Special Permit pursuant to ZR 13-451 for a 184 space parking garage.
- 239 West 52nd Street (Roseland Theater) (City Planning P2013M0548): Completed, decided Jun 11, 2014. Certification under 81-744 to transfer development rights from the Majestic and Broadhurst theaters to 239 West 52nd Street.
- ROSELAND HOUSING (City Planning P1997M0311): Completed, decided Aug 27, 1997. CERT FOR A FLOOR AREA BONUS FOR A THROUGH BLOCK GALLERIA IN\*A NEW 41-STORY MIXED USE BLDG (POPS)

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