# 116 7th Avenue, Manhattan

Commercial · built c. 1910 · Block 766, Lot 47.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1007660047/116-7-avenue

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

Every lot on block 766: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/766.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Jun 8, 2025, estimated cost $3K, described as “Installation of a non-illuminated business accessory sign . No change in use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Jun 1, 2025, estimated cost $3K, described as “Installation of an illuminated business accessory sign . No change in use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Mar 14, 2025, estimated cost $125K, described as “8924-Interior renovations to existing Use group 6 retail store., Removal of old fixtures millwork and remodel for new tenant as per plans. No change to Egress usegroup or occupancy group.Pro Cert requested.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 6, 2019, estimated cost $30K, described as “Modification of plumbing and sprinkler system as shown on drawings. no change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 5, 2019, estimated cost $30K, described as “Install ductwork to existing mechanical units. Add 8 smaller size cassettes and remove three large cassettes. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 29, 2018, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed & construction fence as per plans. Live load 300 psf. Sidewalk shed & construction fence shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2014 code no change to use, egress or occupancy under this application.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $5,249,250
- 2026–27 tax: $488,413
- Market value (city estimate): $11,665,000
- Taxable value: $4,502,330
- Assessed land: $1,154,250
- Assessed improvements: $4,095,000

## Zoning

C6-3A: floor area ratio 2.84 built, 7.52 allowed by base zoning.

## Recent sales

- Jun 17, 2016: $29,000,000

Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.

## Flood zone

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

## Board and land use applications

- MERCHANTS NY (City Planning P2010M0286): Completed, decided Dec 4, 2009. NEW-ENCLOSED CAFE WITH 12 SEATS
- MERCHANTS (City Planning P1999M0644): Completed, decided May 21, 1999. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 12 SEATS FOR 5-YEARS
- MERCHANT'S NY (City Planning P1997M0105): Completed, decided Oct 15, 1997. CERT FOR A NEW WOODEN DECK ON THE SIDEWALK ALONG THE\*EASTERLY LOT LINE FOR AN UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE
- MERCHANTS NY (City Planning P1994M0678): Completed, decided May 24, 1994. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 12 SEATS FOR 5-YEARS
- 112 SEVENTH AVE RESTAURANT (City Planning P1993M0437): Completed, decided Jul 23, 1992. NEW-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 10 SEATS

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