480 7th Avenue, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1920 · Block 785, Lot 46.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Nov 2, 2026, estimated cost $85K, described as “Facade alterations as per plans filed herewith. Work includes installation of a new exterior facade system and led media screen, framing, brackets, anchors, & connections to the existing building structure. No change to use, egress, or…”
- Alteration, filed Jun 5, 2026, estimated cost $311K, described as “Exterior renovation as per plans filed herewith. Work includes full demolition of existing facade and installation of exterior facade, and exterior finishes. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 4, 2026, estimated cost $103K, described as “Interior renovation of an existing 4-story commercial building. Use group -vi”
- Alteration, filed Oct 22, 2024
- Alteration, filed May 15, 2019, estimated cost $8K, described as “Proposed installation of pipe scaffold for remedial repairs as per plans. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed May 14, 2019, estimated cost $8K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed for remedial repairs as per plans. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application. Live load 300 per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter # 33 of the 2014 code.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 15, 2018, estimated cost $9K, described as “Install indirectly illuminated advertising sign on wall (changeable copy)”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,105,650
- 2026–27 tax
- $104,027
- Market value (city estimate)
- $2,457,000
- Taxable value
- $958,950
- Assessed land
- $365,400
- Assessed improvements
- $740,250
Zoning
M1-9A/R12: floor area ratio 3.46 built, 15.00 allowed by base zoning.
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…