488 8th Avenue, Manhattan
Vacant land · Block 784, Lot 5.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Sep 10, 2020, estimated cost $2K, described as “Install plywood construction fence to protect site during full demolition operations.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 19, 2020, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of sidewalk shed and pipe scaffold as per plans. Sidewalk shed live load 300 psf all equipment shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2014 code no change to use, egress or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,341,000
- 2026–27 tax
- $95,103
- Market value (city estimate)
- $2,980,000
- Taxable value
- $876,690
- Assessed land
- $1,341,000
Zoning
C6-4M (part of the lot is M1-9A/R12): 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
- 484 8th Avenue - Subway Stair Relocation (City Planning 2026M0519): Certification, Completed, filed Aug 12, 2026, decided Sep 16, 2026. A zoning certification pursuant to ZR Section 37-43 to modify the requirements of ZR Section 37-41 for the relocation of the existing A/C/E subway stair to be located in a proposed as-of-right mixed-use building on 484 8th Avenue…