188 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan
Apartment building · 16 units · built c. 1886 · Block 1140, Lot 32.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Jun 11, 2026, estimated cost $348K, described as “Application id filed for replacement of existing condensers. Installation of new spit HVAC system ready for tenant connection. All OT work at 1st, Cellar and rear yard. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 20, 2020, estimated cost $1K, described as “Erect indirect-illuminated accessory wall sign on the existing sign band, non-flashing, non-advertising sign, no change in use, egress, or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed May 8, 2020, estimated cost $20K, described as “Installation of new sprinkler system for commercial space at ground floor. Includes installation of BFP on existing 2" domestic water main and BFP on new 4" fire water main. No change in use or egress.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $3,387,150
- 2026–27 tax
- $350,052
- Market value (city estimate)
- $7,527,000
- Taxable value
- $2,814,146
- Assessed land
- $626,400
- Assessed improvements
- $2,760,750
Zoning
C1-8A: floor area ratio 4.01 built, 7.52 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Nov 9, 2021: $25,100,000, sold with other lots
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District (Historic District). 50 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.