59 West 44th Street, Manhattan
Hotel · built c. 1902 · Block 1260, Lot 7.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Apr 20, 2026, described as “FISP INSPECTION (Facade Inspection Safety Program). INDUSTRIAL ROPE ACCESS TECHNIQUES AND METHODS. SEE ATTACHED PLANS. Designated Primary Site supervisor: Jesus Decola”
- Alteration, filed Mar 15, 2024, described as “Renewal of SR23/2366”
- Alteration, filed Aug 15, 2023, estimated cost $238K, described as “Roof replacement not to include replacement of the entire existing roof deck or assembly & limited exterior repair program, No change to use, occupancy or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 15, 2023, estimated cost $188K, described as “Roof replacement not to include replacement of the entire existing roof deck or roof assembly. No change to use, occupancy or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 26, 2023, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of 300PSF sidewalk shed and pipe scaffolding as per plans. All equipment shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code no change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 25, 2023, estimated cost $30K, described as “Install new outside air louver at Courtyard. Install new relief air ductwork from courtyard to Cellar mechanical room. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 24, 2023, estimated cost $21K, described as “Limited exterior repairs. No change to use, occupancy or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 14, 2023, estimated cost $24K, described as “Installation of dunnage in conjunction with chiller installation.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 7, 2023, estimated cost $280K, described as “Herewith filing for installation of HVAC and related ductwork and piping. No change to use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed May 12, 2023, estimated cost $7K, described as “Herewith filing modification of existing sprinkler system as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed May 12, 2023, estimated cost $12K, described as “Herewith filing plumbing work as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 12, 2022, estimated cost $122K, described as “Removal/ Replacement of the existing concrete slab-on-grade excavation and installation of footings, steel posts and beams within the sub-cellar freezer space. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 30, 2021, estimated cost $497K, described as “Sidewalk vault repair including the removal of the existing sidewalk and underlying concrete, brick and steel structure, and installation of new sidewalk framing, concrete structural and wearing slabs.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 1, 2021, estimated cost $8K, described as “Limited Facade Repair Program to include removal/replacement of defective terra cotta segment. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 3, 2020, estimated cost $38K, described as “Replacement of existing indoor HVAC unit at first floor as shown on plans filed herewith. No change in use, occupancy or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 9, 2020, estimated cost $72K, described as “New bar in lobby. Plumbing work to include installation of new bar sinks, dishwasher, floor sinks and floor drains. Domestic water piping will be type l copper and waste and vent will be no-hub cast iron piping. Removing and installing new…”
- Alteration, filed Jun 9, 2020, estimated cost $271K, described as “Demolition of existing DX split airconditioning units. Installation of water source heat pumps. Installation of Steam Cabinet heaters. Installation of exhaust fans. Installation of Fan Powered Box. Installation of electric heater. AREA OF…”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $19,000,350
- 2026–27 tax
- $1,753,773
- Market value (city estimate)
- $42,223,000
- Taxable value
- $16,166,790
- Assessed land
- $5,400,000
- Assessed improvements
- $13,600,350
Zoning
C6-4.5 (part of the lot is C6-6): floor area ratio 8.39 built, 12.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Landmarks
Part of Algonquin Hotel (Individual Landmark). 50 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.
Board and land use applications
- ALONQUIN HOTEL (City Planning P1988M0202): Completed, decided Nov 19, 1987. LANDMARK-CITY COLLEGE OF NY, REMSEN CEMETERY,TROTTING*COURSE LA; Additional LPC #(s): 218