400 Madison Avenue, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1929 · Block 1283, Lot 17.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Sep 21, 2026, estimated cost $449K, described as “Application filed for renovation of tenant space at the 1st floor.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 24, 2026, estimated cost $900, described as “Non-illuminated non-advertising accessory wall sign - wasabi sushi & bento. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 24, 2026, estimated cost $900, described as “Non-illuminated non-advertising accessory wall sign - wasabi sushi & bento. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 1, 2026, estimated cost $85K, described as “Wasabi:Proposed interior fit-out of eating &drinking establishment. Work limited to interior only to include; install of new ceilings, floor, &wall finishes, non-load bearing partitions, doors, lighting, fixtures, & equip. No change in…”
- Alteration, filed Jun 1, 2026, estimated cost $35K, described as “Wasabi: Proposed installation of new plumbing fixtures, connection to existing building water supply / waste / venting.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 1, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Wasabi: Minor modification to existing sprinkler system; removal, relocation & addition of sprinkler heads.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 1, 2026, estimated cost $30K, described as “Wasabi: Proposed modifications to existing HVAC system. Removal of one existing interior HVAC unit. Removal & installation of duct work, diffusers, fans with connection to existing unit and louvers to remain.”
- Alteration, filed May 26, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. Work shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 12, 2026, estimated cost $450, described as “Install illuminated sign on exterior wall (chopt)”
- Alteration, filed Jan 12, 2026, estimated cost $450, described as “Install non-illuminated d/f blade sign on exterior wall (chopt)”
- Alteration, filed Dec 11, 2025, estimated cost $20K, described as “Sprinkler updates for new chopt per plans filed herewith.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 10, 2025, estimated cost $59K, described as “Mechanical updates for new chopt cafe per plans filed herewith. No change in occupancy, use or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 9, 2025, estimated cost $250K, described as “Interior tenant improvement for new chopt salad / wrap cafe under 74 persons. New partition walls, finishes and fixtures throughout per plans filed herewith. No change in occupancy, use or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 1, 2025, estimated cost $35K, described as “Plumbing updates for chopt cafe per plans filed herewith. No change in use, occupancy or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 24, 2025, estimated cost $22K, described as “Proposed installation of ramp. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 4, 2025, described as “Installation of hoist for material and debris.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 6, 2025, estimated cost $185K, described as “Propose to perform exterior & interior demolition. Construction of new demising partition. Work to include new storefront installation. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 5, 2025, estimated cost $53K, described as “Propose demolition of ductwork and AC units. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 2, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of pylwood fence as per plans. Plywood fence shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code no change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed May 12, 2025, described as “Installation of outrigger for facade repair & inspection.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 29, 2025, estimated cost $18K, described as “Proposed installation of pipe scaffold for remedial repairs as per plans. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 2, 2025, estimated cost $1.1M, described as “Propose to perform facade repair work. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 3, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of 300 psf sidewalk shed and material storage 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 10, 2024, estimated cost $53K, described as “Propose installation of plumbing fixtures and addition/modification of sprinkler heads. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 10, 2024, estimated cost $450K, described as “Propose to perform interior renovations. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
33 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map.
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $29,014,650
- 2026–27 tax
- $3,111,041
- Market value (city estimate)
- $64,477,000
- Taxable value
- $28,678,471
- Assessed land
- $7,785,000
- Assessed improvements
- $21,229,650
Zoning
C5-3: floor area ratio 16.27 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.
Recent sales
- Oct 24, 2018: $194,535,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of 400 Madison Avenue Building (Individual Landmark). 50 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.
Board and land use applications
- 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…
- 400 Madison Avenue Landmark (City Planning P2017M0186): Completed, decided Feb 6, 2017. The Landmarks Preservation Commission is requesting a report from the City Planning Commission on the landmark designation of a building located at 400 Madison Ave, CD 5, Manhattan