519 8th Avenue, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1927 · Block 759, Lot 45.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Aug 31, 2026, described as “Inspection using industrial rope access techniques and methods. See attached plans; designated primary site supervisor: GABRIEL HURTADO”
- Alteration, filed Feb 12, 2024, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the NYC building code. Live load 300PSF.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 13, 2023, estimated cost $5K, described as “Erect, maintain & dismantle of scaffold for facade repairs per drawings attached herewith”
- Alteration, filed May 5, 2023, estimated cost $1K, described as “Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. Work shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 21, 2023, estimated cost $80K, described as “New grilles and modified duct work as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 28, 2022, estimated cost $250K, described as “Application to replace lobby interior.no change in use, egress, or occupancy as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 29, 2022, estimated cost $44K, described as “Remove one (1) fuel storage tank and replace with two (2) fuel storage tanks as per plans. Change grade of fuel from #4 to #2 oil. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 28, 2022, estimated cost $245K, described as “Facade restoration (phase 1) as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 11, 2022, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. Live load 300PSF.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 12, 2021, estimated cost $85K, described as “Mechnical work on the 24TH floor mechnical room as per plans filed herewith. Work includes remove and replace existing ac unit. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 23, 2021, estimated cost $150K, described as “Interior renovation to 24th floor for VA center as per plans filed herewith. no change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 13, 2019, estimated cost $5K, 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 Sep 11, 2019, estimated cost $4K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 lbs per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $23,352,750
- 2026–27 tax
- $2,520,556
- Market value (city estimate)
- $51,895,000
- Taxable value
- $23,235,210
- Assessed land
- $1,570,500
- Assessed improvements
- $21,782,250
Zoning
M1-9A/R12 (part of the lot is C6-4M): floor area ratio 24.65 built, above the 15.00 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Board and land use applications
- Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) (City Planning 2024M0142): Zoning map change, Zoning text change, Completed, filed Jan 16, 2025, decided Aug 14, 2025. The Department of City Planning is seeking a Zoning Map amendment from M1-6 and M1-6D to M1-9A/R12, M1-8A/R12, and M1-8A/R11 and a Zoning Text amendment to facilitate the development of housing and support critical economic activity across…
- Variance or special permit (Board of Standards and Appeals 59-10-BZ): Variance or special permit, Granted, filed Apr 23, 2010, decided Aug 17, 2010. Special Permit (73-36) to allow a physical culture establishment (Luxe Den Salon & Spa). M1-6/C6-4M zoning district.
- Garment Center Text Amendment (City Planning 2018M0412): Completed, decided Dec 26, 2018. The NYC Department of City Planning proposes a zoning text amendment to the Special Garment Center District to better reflect the current land use and promote a healthy mix of uses. In addition to changes regarding use regulations within…