43-02 Ditmars Boulevard, Queens

Commercial · built c. 1926 · Block 782, Lot 1.

Building permits

Alteration, filed Aug 12, 2026, estimated cost $4K, described as “Erect illuminated channel letter wording "puregym" as per drawing file herewith”
Alteration, filed Jun 13, 2024, estimated cost $65K, described as “Herewith filing mechanical work for a direct replacement of a roof top unit. No change to use occupancy or egress.”
Major Renovation — Enlargement, filed Jun 10, 2022, estimated cost $150.0M, 500 units added, 8 stories, described as “Renovate existing 3 story structure and vertically enlarge to 8 stories as per plans filed,”
Alteration, filed Jun 7, 2022, estimated cost $15K, described as “Rooftop column extension being completed as project phase 1 in conjunction with project alt-co filing (DOB now job# Q00752297)”
Alteration, filed Jun 16, 2020, estimated cost $4K, described as “Erect illuminated business accessory sign on wall not within ivew of arterial highway or public park 1/2 acre or more. No change in use egress or occupancy”
Alteration, filed Feb 24, 2020, estimated cost $12K, described as “Herewith in filing to install new mitsubishi split system air conditioning units on the roof and 1st fl ATM server room. Removing exiting units. No Change to use, egress or occupancy.”
Alteration, filed Aug 26, 2019, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation illuminated signs”
Alteration, filed Oct 29, 2018, estimated cost $2K, described as “Replace illuminated wall sign (ridgewood savings bank)”

M1-1: floor area ratio 1.11 built, above the 1.00 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

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

43-02 Ditmars Boulevard Rezoning (City Planning 2022Q0214): Zoning map change, Zoning text change, Filed, filed Apr 24, 2025. A zoning map amendment from M1-1 to R7A/C2-4, R6A/C2-4 and R6B and a zoning text amendment to Appendix F to map MIH to facilitate a redevelopment of an existing one-to-two story shopping center, resulting in a mixed-use building including…
Change to an earlier grant (Board of Standards and Appeals 173-99-BZII): Change to an earlier grant, Granted, filed Jul 9, 2012, decided Feb 12, 2013. Extension of Term of a previously granted Special Permit (§73-36) for the continued operation of a Physical Culture Establishment (Matrix Fitness Club) which expired on March 6, 2011; Amendment for an increase in floor area at the cellar…
Variance or special permit (Board of Standards and Appeals 173-99-BZ): Variance or special permit, Granted, filed Aug 6, 1999, decided Mar 6, 2001. Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the proposed physical culture establishment (Use Group 9) located in an M1-1 zoning district, as per Z.R. §73-36 and §42-31, limited to the objections cited.