56 7th Avenue, Manhattan
Apartment building · 159 units · built c. 1931 · Block 618, Lot 33.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Jan 28, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary construction fence as per plan. No change in use, egress, or occupancy. The plywood fence at the 7TH ave elevation at the main entrance from the ground below the canopy. The fn attached sidewalk shed frame.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 21, 2025, estimated cost $106K, described as “General Construction application for interior renovation of apartment 14A.The scope of work includes demolition and the installation of new flooring, partitions, and wood finishes as per plans filed herewith. No change to use egress or…”
- Alteration, filed Nov 20, 2025, estimated cost $125K, described as “Propose to remove and install some interior non bearing partitions and install new interior finishes all as per plans filed herewith. No change in use egress or occupancy is proposed under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 25, 2025, estimated cost $89K, described as “Herwith filing architecturl work as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 11, 2025, estimated cost $20K, described as “Add full height walls and doors for storage add ceiling light at living room and at storage refinish all existing wood flooring, Relocate existing electrical panel as per plans.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 8, 2025, estimated cost $2K, described as “Change of use filed herewith to convert 1st Fl Apt to building amenity lounge. No changes in zoning, bulk, and building energy/envelope. Minor interior non-load bearing demo work at 1st Fl. New work filed under associated…”
- Alteration, filed Mar 5, 2025, estimated cost $81K, described as “Apt. 18F Renovation consisting of Interior Demolition and General Construction as per the plans filed herewith. No change to Use, Egress or Occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 27, 2025, estimated cost $300K, described as “Alt-2 for interior general construction at cellar & first floor, including minor demolition and new non-load-bearing metal stud partitions. Minor exterior work including new exterior light fixtures, new exterior double doors, and…”
- Alteration, filed Dec 12, 2024, estimated cost $106K, described as “General Construction application for interior renovation of apartment 9A. Work includes minor demolition and installation of floors, partitions and other wood finishes as per plans filed herewith. No change to use egress or occupancy. PL…”
- Alteration, filed Jul 15, 2024, estimated cost $200K, described as “General Construction application for interior renovation of three (3) dwelling units. Work includes minor demolition and installation of floors,, partitions and other wood finishes as per plans filed herewith. No change to use egress or…”
- Alteration, filed Mar 26, 2024, described as “FISP INSPECTION (Facade Inspection Safety Program) INDUSTRIAL ROPE ACCESS TECHNIQUES AND METHODS. SEE ATTACHED PLANS Designated Primary Site supervisor: Kenneth Cole”
- Alteration, filed Feb 13, 2024, estimated cost $10K, described as “General construction application for interior renovation of apartment unit. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 22, 2023, estimated cost $40K, described as “Renovations of apartment on 8TH floor as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 16, 2019, estimated cost $5K, described as “Modify plumbing fixtures in apartment 4k as per plans. No change in egress. No change in occupancy or use.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 11, 2019, estimated cost $5K, described as “Modify plumbing fixtures in apartment 7F as per plans. No change in egress. No change in occupancy or use.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 11, 2019, estimated cost $5K, described as “Modify plumbing fixtures in apartment 11F as per plans. No change in egress. No change in occupancy or use.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 11, 2019, estimated cost $45K, described as “Direct replacement of existing 15 ton ac system for "elm drugs." obtain equipment use card. No change in use, egress or occupancy..”
- Alteration, filed Apr 5, 2018, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of pipe scaffold (+/-) 118'-0" long and 12'-0" / 13'-0" / 18'-" high on roof as indicated on plans. There will be no change in the use, egress, or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 5, 2018, estimated cost $8K, described as “Installation of (+/-)160 l.ft new sidewalk shed as indicated on plans. There will be no change in the use, egress, or occupancy under this application.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $21,817,800
- 2026–27 tax
- $2,437,789
- Market value (city estimate)
- $48,484,000
- Taxable value
- $19,597,950
- Assessed land
- $1,053,000
- Assessed improvements
- $20,764,800
Zoning
C6-3A (part of the lot is C2-6): floor area ratio 12.64 built, above the 7.52 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- May 10, 2022: $102,000,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Board and land use applications
- DRAGON FLY (City Planning P2001M0478): Completed, decided Dec 17, 2001. NEW-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 58 SEATS