# 2161 Broadway, Manhattan

Apartment building · 77 units · built c. 1925 · Block 1168, Lot 10.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1011680010/2161-broadway

More construction in Upper West Side: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/upper-west-side.md

Every lot on block 1168: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/1168.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Oct 8, 2026, estimated cost $819, described as “Proposed installation of 1 illuminated non-flashing accessory business sign. Wording "logo" "carrot".”
- Alteration, filed Oct 7, 2026, estimated cost $18K, described as “Proposed installation of 3 non-illuminated accessory business awnings as per plan. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 27, 2026, estimated cost $75K, described as “Hereby filing for the renovation of commercial space (doughnut plant). No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 16, 2026, estimated cost $20K, described as “Job filed for exterior facade painting and storefront work only. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 14, 2026, estimated cost $15K, described as “Sound out decorative stones/power wash of the whole facade/pointing/caulking & brick replacement work as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy shall comply with CHAPTER#33 of 2022 the ny building code.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 24, 2026, described as “Installation of temporary suspended scaffold equipment.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 21, 2026, estimated cost $25K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 lbs per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 11, 2025, estimated cost $200K, described as “Filed for interior renovation of commercial space located on the ground floor remove/replace non-bearing partitions & finishes as per plans; no change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 19, 2025, estimated cost $50K, described as “Interior renovation work: Install Non load bearing fire rated wall to sub divide/convert the existing retail space to create a two smaller stores.”
- Alteration, filed May 11, 2025, estimated cost $208K, described as “Interior renovation work in Apt 10A on the 10th floor and 11A on the 11th floor as shown on the plans, such as replace all plumbing fixtures, cabinets, countertops in the kitchen and cosmetic work of painting. No changes in the use, egress…”
- Alteration, filed May 11, 2025, estimated cost $68K, described as “Interior renovation work in Apt 8B on the 8th floor as shown on the plans, such as replace all plumbing fixtures, cabinets, countertops in the kitchen and cosmetic work of painting. No changes in the use, egress and occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 11, 2025, estimated cost $66K, described as “Interior renovation work in Apt. 16A on the 16th floor as shown on the plans, such as replace all plumbing fixtures, cabinets, countertops in the kitchen and cosmetic work of painting and floor polishing. No changes in the use, egress and…”
- Alteration, filed Feb 12, 2024, estimated cost $60K, described as “Interior Renovation work in the Apt. 2D such as renovate the kitchen and bathrooms. Install new countertop, cabinets, and replace all fixtures. cosmetic work of ceramic tiles and painting. No change in use, egress and occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 12, 2024, estimated cost $35K, described as “Filing for Plumbing work to facilitate the renovation work filed separately”
- Alteration, filed Oct 3, 2023, estimated cost $142K, described as “Perform interior renovation work on apt ph-1 at the penthouse such as replacing glass panels on the greenhouse, replacing kitchen cabinets, countertop, new flooring and painting. Install ductless split units. No changes in use, egress and…”
- Alteration, filed Aug 22, 2023, estimated cost $91K, described as “Interior Renovation work in the Apt. 4D such as renovate the kitchen and bathrooms. Install new countertop, cabinets, replace all fixtures. cosmetic work of ceramic tiles and painting. No change in use, egress and occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 7, 2023, estimated cost $120K, described as “Propose to perform interior renovation work in the apt. 14A on 14th floor such as replace remove and install new closet wall and cosmetic work of painting and floor polishing.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 29, 2022, estimated cost $40K, described as “Filing herewith for the minor exterior improvements including the storefront. There will be no change in egress, occupancy or use.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 5, 2022, estimated cost $196K, described as “Interior renovation of existing commercial space, new non-load-bearing partitions, new wall floor ceiling finishes.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 5, 2022, estimated cost $60K, described as “Installation of new plumbing fixtures and piping.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 5, 2022, estimated cost $99K, described as “Install new split system and associated ductwork.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 21, 2021, estimated cost $32K, described as “Replace all plumbing fixtures in the Apt. 14E, install new fixtures to create kitchen for Apt. 14F”
- Alteration, filed Aug 21, 2021, estimated cost $68K, described as “Propose to perform a interior renovation work at Apt. 14E on 14th floor as shown on the plans such as remove door, build a wall to create two smaller apartment. Install a kitchen for new unit 14F and replace all plumbing fixtures and…”
- Alteration, filed Aug 21, 2021, estimated cost $10K, described as “Remove all plumbing fixtures and cap piping.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 21, 2021, estimated cost $10K, described as “Remove interior non load bearing walls between retail stores to create a larger store. A separate application shall be filed to perform all tenant fit out work”

6 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1011680010/2161-broadway.

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $14,355,900
- 2026–27 tax: $1,711,361
- Market value (city estimate): $31,902,000
- Taxable value: $13,758,030
- Assessed land: $4,135,500
- Assessed improvements: $10,220,400

## Zoning

C4-6A (part of the lot is R8B): floor area ratio 12.79 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.

## Landmarks

Part of West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension (Historic District). 50 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

## Board and land use applications

- Fratelli La Bufala (City Planning P2013M0254): Completed, decided Feb 6, 2015. New Application for pre-existing enclosed sidewalk café.
- NIKO'S MEDITERREAN GRILL & BISTRO (City Planning P2009M0378): Completed, decided Aug 19, 2009. RENEWAL-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 30 SEATS
- NIKO'S MEDITERREAN GRILL & BISTRO (City Planning P2007M0461): Completed, decided Aug 28, 2007. RENEWAL-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 30 SEATS
- NIKO MEDITERRANEAN GRILL & BISTRO (City Planning P2002M0417): Completed, decided Jan 24, 2002. RENEWAL-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE FOR 5-YEARS, WITH 30 SEATS
- NIKO'S MEDITERREAN GRILL & BISTRO (City Planning P2002M0418): Completed, decided Oct 29, 2001. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE FOR 5-YEARS, WITH 12 SEATS
- NIKO'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL & BISTRO (City Planning P1997M0682): Completed, decided Jul 15, 1997. RENEWAL-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 30 SEATS FOR 5-YEARS
- NIKO'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL & BISTRO (City Planning P1997M0683): Completed, decided Jun 11, 1997. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 11 SEATS FOR 5-YEARS
- NIKOS MEDITERREAN GRILL & BISTRO (City Planning P1995M0470): Completed, decided Jul 28, 1995. NEW-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 30 SEATS
- NIKOS MEDITERREAN GRILL & BISTRO (City Planning P1995M0469): Completed, decided Jan 31, 1995. NEW-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 12 SEATS
- PASTA & DREAMS (City Planning P1987M1061): Completed, decided Oct 17, 1986. CONSENT-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE. BL1168. LOT10.

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