# 209 West 96th Street, Manhattan

Commercial · built c. 1900 · Block 1868, Lot 24.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1018680024/209-west-96-street

More construction in Upper West Side: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/upper-west-side.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Mar 3, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Install an accessory non-illuminated business wall sign "orthopedics-spine-physical therapy".”
- Alteration, filed Apr 29, 2025, estimated cost $55K, described as “New HVAC work to include new ductwork and associated piping. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 1, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of pipe scaffolding as per plans. All equipment shall comply with chapter # 33 of the 2022 code. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 8, 2022, estimated cost $5K, described as “Cornice and canopy to be removed and pointing as needed. No changes to uses, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 19, 2021, estimated cost $85K, described as “Filing for new diagnostic and treatment facility. Vertical extension.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 1, 2021, estimated cost $80K, described as “Interior demolition of but not limited to partitions, ceilings, floor slab, exterior concrete steps, convenience stairway.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $2,362,050
- 2026–27 tax: $242,348
- Market value (city estimate): $5,249,000
- Taxable value: $2,234,030
- Assessed land: $225,000
- Assessed improvements: $2,137,050

## Zoning

R9 (part of the lot is C4-6A): floor area ratio 2.70 built, 7.52 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

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

## In the news

[Façade Work Progresses on 209 West 96th Street on Manhattan’s Upper West Side](https://newyorkyimby.com/2024/11/facade-work-progresses-on-209-west-96th-street-on-manhattans-upper-west-side.html), New York YIMBY, Nov 3, 2024.

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