170 Central Park West, Manhattan
Museum · built c. 1908 · Block 1129, Lot 29.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Sep 21, 2026, estimated cost $900K, described as “Renovate roof top space as per plans (repave areas, and layout, preacast concrete new fencing, )”
- Alteration, filed Sep 15, 2026, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of pipe scaffolding as per plans. All equipment shall comply with chapter # 33 of the 2022 code. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application.”
- No Work, filed Jun 24, 2026, described as “Temporary Place of Assembly for Rooftop level of New Addition to New York Historical at 170 Central Park West”
- Alteration, filed Jun 11, 2026, estimated cost $192K, described as “Filing herewith renovation of existing office as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- No Work, filed May 29, 2026, described as “Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for Rooftop level of New Addition to New York Historical at 170 Central Park West”
- Alteration, filed May 12, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “This application is filed for a Temporary Use permit pursuant to section AC28-111 and building Bulletin 2010-002.”
- Alteration, filed May 5, 2026, estimated cost $3K, 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 Mar 19, 2026, estimated cost $18K, described as “Installation of scaffold as per drawings. Scaffold shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- No Work, filed Nov 7, 2025
- No Work, filed Nov 7, 2025
- Alteration, filed Oct 1, 2025, estimated cost $40K, described as “Installation of scaffold as per drawings. Scaffold shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed May 6, 2025, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plan. No change in use, egress, or occupancy. The pipe scaffold located at elevator shaft from the cellar level floor to 6' below the elevator bulkhead slab.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 28, 2025, estimated cost $15K, described as “Temporary gantry struscture as per drawings. Gantry struscture shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC bc. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 27, 2025, estimated cost $100K, described as “Installation of scaffold as per drawings. Scaffold shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 12, 2025, estimated cost $120K, described as “Storage of material / equipment on top of sidewalk shed. Storage shall not exceed 50 psf. Shed filed under separate application. Storage shall comply with CH#33 of the NYC bldg code. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this…”
- Alteration, filed Jan 29, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Temporary hoist run-back structure during bldg alt, filed separately. Hoist run-back structure shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application. Hoist & elevator…”
- Alteration, filed Jan 29, 2025, estimated cost $20K, described as “Equipment use: dual 7000 # capacity personnel/material hoists during bldg alteration, filed sep. Hoists shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC bc. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application. Elevator application submitted…”
- Alteration, filed Aug 7, 2024, estimated cost $40K, described as “Installation of a temporary air-pressurized standpipe system as per plans submitted herewith, no change in use, egress or occupancy group.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 30, 2024, estimated cost $15K, described as “Installation of debris chute submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application”
- Alteration, filed Jul 16, 2024, estimated cost $35K, described as “Temporary gantry struscture as per drawings. Gantry struscture shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC bc. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 30, 2023, estimated cost $146K, described as “Installation of temporary construction fence/enclosure system as per drawings. Fence enclosure shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC bc. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application”
- Alteration, filed Oct 30, 2023, estimated cost $62K, described as “Installation of sidewal shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 15, 2023, estimated cost $700K, described as “Filing herewith for interior demo as per plans.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 8, 2023, estimated cost $3K, 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 Jun 8, 2023, estimated cost $3K, described as “Installation of a temporarily heavy-duty sidewalk per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.”
19 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map.
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $28,102,950
- Market value (city estimate)
- $62,451,000
- Taxable value
- $0
- Assessed land
- $13,185,000
- Assessed improvements
- $14,917,950
Tax breaks
- Nonprofit exemption (museum), with no end date, about $3,048,608 a year below the full tax.
Zoning
R10A (part of the lot is R8B): floor area ratio 3.59 built, 10.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Landmarks
Part of The New York Historical Society: Individual Landmark, Central Park West - West 76th Street Historic District: Historic District, Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District (Historic District). 50 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.