637 West 50th Street, Manhattan
Commercial · built 1940 · Block 1098, Lot 11.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Aug 11, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Filing for minor interior partition work & to propose new adult establishment within 500 feet of an existing a.e., contrary to ZR42-01(c) which states no a.e. Shall be established within 500 ft from another a.e. No change to egress or…”
- Alteration, filed Nov 19, 2021, estimated cost $78K, described as “Interior Reno. replace and repair existing partitions and finishes, and provide new handrails in existing eating and drinking at 1st fl, 2nd fl, and Mezz. Exterior ramp at exit, repair existing interior steps. No change in use, egress or…”
- Alteration, filed May 29, 2018, estimated cost $18K, described as “AT&T/ Replacement of existing telecommunications antennas on facade. Removal/installation of cabinets with replacement of RRH units in the existing equipment shelter on grade. All work in compliance with TPPN 5/98. No change to occupancy,…”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $3,656,700
- 2026–27 tax
- $308,175
- Market value (city estimate)
- $8,126,000
- Taxable value
- $2,840,850
- Assessed land
- $900,000
- Assessed improvements
- $2,756,700
Zoning
M2-4: floor area ratio 1.99 built, 5.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Board and land use applications
- Variance or special permit (Board of Standards and Appeals 2025-49-BZ): Variance or special permit, Withdrawn, filed Oct 21, 2025, decided May 11, 2026. Variance (§72-21) to permit the operation of an adult establishment within an existing building contrary to underlying use regulations. M2-4 Special Clinton District.