# 4 Penn Plaza, Manhattan

Utility · Block 781, Lot 1.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1007810001/4-penn-plaza

More construction in Garment District: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/garment-district.md

Every lot on block 781: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/781.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Jun 25, 2026, estimated cost $70K, described as “Temporary tents as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 28, 2026, estimated cost $16K, described as “Illuminated non-advertising accessory wall sign - infosys theater at madison square garden. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 11, 2026, estimated cost $72K, described as “Filing herewith for removal of exiting exhaust hood, Installation of new Type-1 exhaust hood, installation of new black iron duct connection to existing ductwork and installation of new service platform for existing ductwork on 8th floor…”
- Alteration, filed Jul 1, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “Install temp. Tent/s&r wall(s)/plat./equip. In/on plaza in front of msg located at 4 penn plaza (31ST street side), ny, ny 10121. Producer to monitor weather conditions & implement appropriate action. No alteration to exist. Structures.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 4, 2025, estimated cost $160K, described as “General Construction to include the renovation of an existing concession stand on the 8th floor level of Madison Square Garden.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 6, 2023, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of construction fence for public protection during construction work.”
- Alteration, filed May 3, 2023, estimated cost $143K, described as “Structural modifications as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Apr 26, 2023, estimated cost $61K, described as “Modification to existing Sprinkler system as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 26, 2023, estimated cost $473K, described as “Modification to existing HVAC system as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 26, 2023, estimated cost $168K, described as “Modification to existing plumbing fixtures as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 21, 2023, estimated cost $1.3M, described as “The proposed work consists of demolition of existing rooms and closets & construction of two new suites, all located on the event level broken into phases as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 12, 2023, estimated cost $25K, described as “Modification of an existing Verizon site on the roof. Install (2) antennas. Replace (9) antennas and (6) RRHs. Remove (6) RRH units. All work in conformance with TPPN 5/98. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 1, 2023, estimated cost $90K, described as “Installation and use of suspended scaffold construction equipment, as per plans filed herewith.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 19, 2022, estimated cost $2.0M, described as “Filing herewith application for facade repairs. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 16, 2022, estimated cost $300K, described as “Sidewalk shed for protection of public in conjunction with job # M00759828. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 26, 2022, estimated cost $88K, described as “Sprinkler modifications as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 26, 2022, estimated cost $182K, described as “Plumbing modifications as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 26, 2022, estimated cost $203K, described as “Mechanical modifications as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 25, 2022, estimated cost $4.2M, described as “Interior renovations and modifications as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 13, 2022, estimated cost $50K, described as “Interior demolition to the 3RD floor as per plans filed herewith. No change in egress, use or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 30, 2019, described as “Installation of pipe scaffold as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- No Work, filed Apr 3, 2019, described as “TPA for Nick & Stef's outdoor Patio space (please note, TPA's have been issued for this space previously)”
- Alteration, filed Oct 15, 2018, estimated cost $3K, described as “Modification to existing Verizon telecommunications site. Replace 3 antennas on roof. All in conformance with TPPN 5/98. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 28, 2018, estimated cost $16K, described as “Illuminated non advertising accessory sign - inside property lines. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 8, 2018, estimated cost $10K, described as “Modification to existing at&t telecommunications site. Replace rrh units on roof. All in conformance with tppn 5/98. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”

## Zoning

C6-4: floor area ratio 0.00 built, 10.00 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

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

## Board and land use applications

- Madison Square Garden transportation certification (City Planning 2024M0307): Certification, Completed, filed Mar 7, 2025. A Chair certification for a Transportation Management Plan for truck parking at Madison Square Garden is being sought by MSG Arena, LLC in the Penn Station neighborhood in Community District 5, Manhattan.
- Madison Square Garden Special Permit (City Planning 2022M0440): Special permit, Completed, filed Feb 8, 2023, decided Nov 24, 2023. MSG Arena LLC is seeking a new special permit pursuant to ZR Section 74-41 in order to continue operations of the Madison Square Garden arena that is located in Community District 5, Manhattan. In conjunction with this application, the…
- MADISON SQUARE GARDEN (MSG) (City Planning P2012M0273): Completed, decided Jan 17, 2014. Special permit pursuant to Section 74–41 to allow an arena with a maximum capacity of 22,000 seats within an existing 10–story building on property located at 3–10 Penn Plaza, CD 5, Manhattan
- PENN CENTER SUBDISTRICT (City Planning P2001M0372): Completed, decided Nov 5, 2001. 01DCP063M: ZONING MAP AND TEXT CHANGE TO CREATE A NEW PENN CENTER SUBDI STRICT (AN EXTENSION OF THE SPECIAL MIDTOWN DISTRICT), AND T O CREATE SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR THE SUBDISTRICT
- PENNSYLVANIA STATION (City Planning P1989M0063): Completed, decided Jun 27, 1990. RENEWAL OF ANNUAL CERT FOR AN AMUSEMENT ARCADE ON THE CON-\*COURSE LEVEL
- MADISON SQUARE GARDEN (City Planning P1989M0660): Completed, decided Aug 16, 1989. 1ST MOD TO SPEC PERM FOR AN ARENA IN EXCESS OF 2,500 SEATS\*TO PERMIT THE MODERNIZATION & THE REFURBISHING OF THE GARDEN\*APPROX 120,000
- PENNSYLVANIA STATION (City Planning P1987M0035): Completed, decided Feb 10, 1988. CERT FOR 1 YEAR. BL781 LOT1
- PENN STATION/AMTRAK TERMINAL (City Planning P1988M0023): Completed, decided Feb 10, 1988. ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FOR JUST GAMES

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