555 8th Avenue, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1927 · Block 761, Lot 37.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Aug 5, 2025, described as “Suspended scaffold outrigger system for facade repair and inspection”
- Alteration, filed Apr 24, 2025, described as “Suspanded scaffold outrigger system for facade repair and inspection”
- Alteration, filed Oct 15, 2024, estimated cost $150K, described as “Proposed exterior facade repair (parapet, lintel, caulking, brick replacement, masonry, mortar joint pointing) no structural changes as per plans. No change in use egress or occupancy. Related to local law cycle 9 unsafe report #901563 .”
- Alteration, filed Sep 27, 2024, estimated cost $5K, 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.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 14, 2023, estimated cost $3K, described as “Propose new illuminated channel letter on aluminum raceway wall sign for existing first floor commercial space. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 26, 2020, estimated cost $5K, described as “File for chimney support brackets to support neighboring chimney entension filed under M00384782-I1.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 16, 2019, 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 Jan 23, 2018, estimated cost $850, described as “Illuminated non advertising accessory sign. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $9,304,650
- 2026–27 tax
- $1,009,368
- Market value (city estimate)
- $20,677,000
- Taxable value
- $9,304,650
- Assessed land
- $1,755,000
- Assessed improvements
- $7,549,650
Zoning
M1-9A/R12 (part of the lot is C6-4M): floor area ratio 21.93 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…
- 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…