295 Madison Avenue, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1929 · Block 1275, Lot 50.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed May 2, 2026, estimated cost $3K, described as “Installation of non-illuminated business accessory sign . No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 21, 2026, estimated cost $1.2M, described as “Existing commerical bldg ALT-CO change BC occupancy group [COM] and ZR use group [6] at 27th & 28th floor into BC/J-2 and ZR/II for 3 residential aparts on each totaling six(6) Res dwelling units, making this a mixed use bldg. No change to…”
- Alteration, filed Feb 24, 2026, estimated cost $10K, described as “Install and register one ac for the 1ST floor restaurant. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 23, 2025, estimated cost $9K, described as “Installation of pipe scaffolding as per plans. All equipment shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC code 2022. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 22, 2025, estimated cost $385K, described as “Filing application for interior renovation in existing commercial space for tenant fit out as per plan filed here with. No change to use, egress, and occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 1, 2025, estimated cost $850, described as “Sign tag as erect non illuminated d/f blade sign (sign 2) @ east 41ST street elevation wording "nomadworks"”
- Alteration, filed Oct 1, 2025, estimated cost $850, described as “Sign tag as erect non illuminated d/f blade sign (sign 3) @ east 41ST street elevation wording "nomadworks"”
- Alteration, filed Oct 1, 2025, estimated cost $720, described as “Sign tag as erect non illuminated d/f blade sign (sign 1) @ madisin avenue elevation wording "nomadworks"”
- Alteration, filed Jun 16, 2025, estimated cost $200K, described as “Application being filed for the removal of existing finishes and non load bearing partitions as per plans filed herewith. New partitions, restroom, millwork, fixtures, finishes, and lighting throughout. No change in use, egress, or…”
- Alteration, filed Apr 22, 2025, estimated cost $36K, described as “To file PL plumbing work in conjunction with DOB Now Build application job#M01205854. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 22, 2025, estimated cost $175K, described as “Renovation of an existing store u.g. 6 at the 1st floor. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 22, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “To file MS mechanical work in conjunction with DOB Now Build application job#M01205854. Install new HVAC. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 1, 2025, described as “Outrigger suspended scaffolding during facade restoration work”
- Alteration, filed Feb 26, 2024, estimated cost $350K, described as “Filing application for minor facade renovation”
- Alteration, filed Jan 31, 2023, estimated cost $35K, described as “Minor General construction renovation to existing commercial space. Minor mechanical work to be filed subsequently. No Change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 14, 2022, estimated cost $20K, described as “Alteration type 3 - construction equipment - sidewalk- shed proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application. Live load 300 per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with…”
- Alteration, filed Oct 5, 2022, estimated cost $30K, described as “Interior renovation with plumbing fixtures with associated piping works for existing restaurant.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 4, 2022, estimated cost $30K, described as “Restaurant interior alterations. no change in egress, use or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 20, 2020, estimated cost $10K, described as “Demolition of (2) existing kitchen hoods, Demolition of fire wrap insulation on existing ductwork, Welding repair existing damaged ductwork as needed, insulate ductwork 2-hr rating.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 30, 2020, estimated cost $9K, described as “Modification of existing sprinklers in retail space. No change in use egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 30, 2020, estimated cost $20K, described as “Plumbing work for renovation of existing restaurant. No change to egress use or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 21, 2019, estimated cost $8K, described as “Installation of new signage”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $44,379,450
- 2026–27 tax
- $4,718,461
- Market value (city estimate)
- $98,621,000
- Taxable value
- $43,496,136
- Assessed land
- $6,165,000
- Assessed improvements
- $38,214,450
Zoning
C5-3 (part of the lot is C5-2.5): floor area ratio 21.94 built, above the 15.00 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Board and land use applications
- Variance or special permit (Board of Standards and Appeals 2017-203-BZ): Variance or special permit, Granted, filed Jun 7, 2017, decided Nov 21, 2017. Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the operation of a physical culture establishment (Every Body Fights) in a portion of the cellar of an existing commercial building contrary to ZR §32-10. C5-3 (MID) zoning district.
- Greater East Midtown - Special Subdistrict (City Planning P2016M0316): Completed, decided Aug 15, 2017. This is an application by NYC Department of City Planning requesting a text amendment to establish the East Midtown Subdistrict and extend the Special Midtown District, and to rezone a half-block area from C5-2 to C5-3 to reinforce the…