589 8th Avenue, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1927 · Block 762, Lot 42.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Aug 26, 2024, described as “Facade repair and inspection using industrial rope access techniques and methods. See attached plans designated primary site supervisor: Brian Barco”
- Alteration, filed May 10, 2024, described as “Application for the installation and use of suspended scaffold as per plans filed herein. No change in egress, use or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 26, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of 300 psf sidewalk shed as per plans. All equipment shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 18, 2024, estimated cost $102K, described as “Facade repairs as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Sep 7, 2021, estimated cost $1K, 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 5, 2019, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary 72' high (off grade) pipe scaffold at various levels for facade repair work as per plan. No change in use egress or occupancy,pipe scaffold shall comply with CHAPTER#33 of 2014 the ny building code.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 12, 2018, described as “Installation of heavy-duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $9,201,600
- 2026–27 tax
- $998,190
- Market value (city estimate)
- $20,448,000
- Taxable value
- $9,201,600
- Assessed land
- $1,368,000
- Assessed improvements
- $7,833,600
Zoning
M1-9A/R12: floor area ratio 22.80 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…