144 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan
Condominium · 143 units · built 1995 · Block 1138, Lot 7501.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Oct 9, 2026, estimated cost $40K, described as “Plumbing changes on the cellar and 1st floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 9, 2026, estimated cost $75K, described as “Mechanical changes on the cellar and 1st floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 7, 2026, estimated cost $100K, described as “Structural changes on the 1st floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 6, 2026, estimated cost $36K, described as “Architectural changes on the 1st floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 2, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Non-illuminated non-advertising accessory atm canopy with down lighting and non-illuminated lettering - wells fargo. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 1, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Illuminated non-advertising accessory sign on existing building overhang - wells fargo. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 1, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Illuminated non-advertising accessory sign on existing building overhang - wells fargo. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 1, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Illuminated non-advertising accessory wall sign - wells fargo. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 1, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Illuminated non-advertising accessory wall sign - wells fargo. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 1, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Non-illuminated non-advertising accessory wall sign - wells fargo. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 24, 2026, described as “Industrial rope access for facade inspections.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 21, 2026, estimated cost $100K, described as “Installation of a sprinkler system on the 1ST floor at wells fargo branch as per plans submitted herewith, no change in use, egress or occupancy group.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 12, 2026, estimated cost $20K, described as “Installation of construction fence as per plan”
- Alteration, filed Jul 10, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the NYC building code. Live load 300PSF.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 3, 2026, estimated cost $144K, described as “Filing for minor interior renovation at apartment#16A. No change in use egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 2, 2026, described as “Installation and use of temporary suspended scaffold equipment, including outrigger beams, tiebacks, safety lines, and associated rigging components, to provide access for exterior facade inspection, maintenance, and/or repair work.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 27, 2026, estimated cost $15K, described as “Partial demolition of non load bearing partitions, kitchen cabinetry, finishes and fixture replacement in place. .new wood floor through out”
- Alteration, filed Apr 10, 2026, estimated cost $192K, described as “Mechanical changes on the 1st floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 10, 2026, estimated cost $1.0M, described as “Architectural changes on the 1st floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 10, 2026, estimated cost $135K, described as “Plumbing changes on the 1st floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 12, 2025, estimated cost $35K, described as “Proposed plumbing works @12TH floor apt# 12D, not limited to removal/ replacement of plumbing existing fixtures, as per submitted plans. No change to occupancy, use, egress or bulk.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 12, 2025, estimated cost $402K, described as “Proposed renovation @12TH floor APT#12D, not limited to removal/ installation of non-load bearing partitions, replacement of existing ceiling, replacement of existing interior finishes, and replacement of existing air conditioning units…”
- Alteration, filed Oct 14, 2025, estimated cost $554K, described as “Roof replacement at the south and modification to existing guardrail as indicated on plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 30, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of a heavy duty sidewalk shed to include storage,”
- Alteration, filed Aug 19, 2025, estimated cost $31K, described as “Plumbing demolition and construction work on the cellar and 1st floors.”
46 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map.
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $68,424,616
- 2026–27 tax
- $7,237,463
- Market value (city estimate)
- $152,054,693
- Taxable value
- $64,372,874
- Assessed land
- $13,659,138
- Assessed improvements
- $54,765,478
- Condo units with their own tax lots
- 146
Tax breaks
- Co-op and condo abatement, with no end date, a $394,326 credit this tax year.
Zoning
C4-7: floor area ratio 15.69 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.
Recent sales
- Aug 6, 2026: $2,775,000, Apt 22F
- May 5, 2026: $4,250,000, Apt 26A
- Jan 28, 2026: $2,675,000, Apt 22A
- Jan 13, 2026: $2,450,000, Apt 18F
- Jan 9, 2026: $2,200,000, Apt 16A
- Jan 23, 2025: $3,600,000, Apt 10C
- Jan 7, 2025: $1,425,000, Apt 9E
- Oct 28, 2024: $2,250,000, Apt 4D
- Oct 1, 2024: $5,550,000, Apt 14A, sold with other lots
- Jul 29, 2024: $2,900,000, Apt 23D
The 10 most recent of 41 open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Board and land use applications
- CHIPPS PUB (City Planning P1986M1235): Completed, decided Oct 14, 1986. CONSENT-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE
- CHIPS PUB (City Planning P1981M1098): Completed, decided Mar 6, 1982. PROVIDING ILLEGAL ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE AS MOD OF A*PREVIOUSLY EXISTING UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE