185 Wadsworth Avenue, Manhattan
Public school · built c. 1905 · Block 2165, Lot 26.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Jan 21, 2026, estimated cost $10.3M, described as “M132_Remediate water infiltration. Remove and replace roofing assembly, parapet assembly, windows, and exterior masonry.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 20, 2024, estimated cost $25K, described as “Ps 132M, installation of +/- 168 linear feet of temporary 8 feet high chain link fence and +/- 18 linear feet of sidewalk shed submitting on behalf of contractor in conjunction with DOB # M01068805. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 24, 2024, estimated cost $897K, described as “M132_Remove existing and provide new concrete pads, mechanical equipment and breeching serving boilers. Provide new motorized dampers and louvers. Coordinate new boilers transportation to basement.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 28, 2023, estimated cost $15K, described as “Ps 132M, installation of +/- 363 linear feet of temporary 8 feet high chain link fence submitting on behalf of contractor in conjunction with DOB # M00684759. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 11, 2023, estimated cost $34K, described as “Replace existing exterior stair tread with stone tread.Provide new side railing with wire mesh and repair/replace center railing for code compliance.Paint columns and soffit around main entry doors.Replace main entry doors for new doors.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 7, 2022, estimated cost $20K, described as “Fn/PS132M- for temporary construction equipment(fence) submitting on behalf of contractor, in conjunction with DOB # 104213281 . No change in use, occupancy or egres”
- Alteration, filed May 5, 2022, estimated cost $15K, described as “Ps-132M, installation of supported scaffold on the roof submitting on behalf of contractor in conjunction with DOB # 103650050 and 104212978 for new chimney liner/s installation. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 7, 2022, estimated cost $3.1M, described as “M132_Remove house blowers and associated steam engines, steam heating coil and steam piping, duct sections. Provide new rooftop units, supply and return air ductwork, split AC unit, low-pressure steam supply and condensate return”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $3,637,350
- Market value (city estimate)
- $8,083,000
- Taxable value
- $0
- Assessed land
- $351,450
- Assessed improvements
- $3,285,900
Zoning
R7-2: floor area ratio 3.01 built, 3.44 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.