400 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan
Hotel · built c. 1904 · Block 1227, Lot 29.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Nov 5, 2025, estimated cost $50K, described as “Filing herewith drawings to replace existing evapco cooling tower, model #: atw-207B2 with one cool water technologies cooling tower, model #: rtac-180-a on existing steel dunnage frame. This app do notrequire a new or amended certificate…”
- Alteration, filed May 29, 2019, described as “Installation of pipe scaffold as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 28, 2017, 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 the NYC building code.live load 300PSF.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $16,652,250
- 2026–27 tax
- $1,696,952
- Market value (city estimate)
- $37,005,000
- Taxable value
- $15,642,990
- Assessed land
- $5,400,000
- Assessed improvements
- $11,252,250
Zoning
R10A: floor area ratio 10.89 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 Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District (Historic District). 44 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.
Board and land use applications
- THE CRANE CLUB (City Planning P1989M0936): Completed. 89-059M: BSA VAR FOR AN EVENING CLUB WITH FACILITIES FOR DINING, DRINKS AND DANCING WITH A CAPACITY FOR 250 PEOPLE TO BE LOCATED IN THE CELLAR OF THE HOTEL LUCERNE W/APPROX 3000SF
- NICE MATIN (City Planning P2003M0509): Completed, decided Nov 26, 2002. NEW-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE
- RIVAGE (City Planning P1989M1067): Completed, decided Nov 2, 1988. CONSENT-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 24 SEATS