# 81 8th Avenue, Manhattan

Commercial · built c. 1897 · Block 738, Lot 33.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1007380033/81-8-avenue

More construction in Chelsea: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/chelsea.md

Every lot on block 738: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/738.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Jun 7, 2024, estimated cost $15K, described as “Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. Work shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 13, 2023, estimated cost $4K, described as “Erect non-illuminated accessory business wall sign; copy reading "cvs pharmacy with heart logo"”
- Alteration, filed Jun 13, 2023, estimated cost $4K, described as “Erect non-illuminated accessory business wall sign; copy reading "cvs pharmacy with heart logo"”
- Alteration, filed Nov 6, 2020, described as “Installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 6, 2020, described as “Installation of temporary sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $6,119,550
- 2026–27 tax: $619,107
- Market value (city estimate): $13,599,000
- Taxable value: $5,707,110
- Assessed land: $585,000
- Assessed improvements: $5,534,550

## Zoning

C6-2A: floor area ratio 2.60 built, 6.02 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

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

## Landmarks

Part of Former New York Bank for Savings: Individual Landmark, (Former) New York Bank for Savings (Interior Landmark). 30 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

## Board and land use applications

- FORMER N.Y. BANK FOR SAVINGS (City Planning P1988M0869): Completed, decided Aug 11, 1988. LANDMARK-CITY COLLEGE OF NY, REMSEN CEMETERY,TROTTING\*COURSE LA; Additional LPC #(s): 396
- FORMER NY BANK FOR SAVINGS INTERIOR (City Planning P1988M0904): Completed, decided Aug 11, 1988. LANDMARK-CITY COLLEGE OF NY, REMSEN CEMETERY,TROTTING\*COURSE LA; Additional LPC #(s): 521

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