# 400 Madison Avenue, Manhattan

Commercial · built c. 1929 · Block 1283, Lot 17.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1012830017/400-madison-avenue

More construction in Midtown: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/midtown.md

Every lot on block 1283: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/1283.md

## 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: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1012830017/400-madison-avenue.

## 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.

## Recent sales

- Oct 24, 2018: $194,535,000

Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

## 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

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