# 526 7th Avenue, Manhattan

Commercial · built c. 1924 · Block 788, Lot 46.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1007880046/526-7-avenue

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

Every lot on block 788: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/788.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Apr 23, 2026, estimated cost $22K, described as “Proposed of two illuminating sign on the first floor of an existing eating and drinking establishment”
- Alteration, filed Apr 23, 2026, estimated cost $18K, described as “Proposed of two illuminating sign facing on 7TH avenue on the first floor of an existing eating and drinking establishment.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 22, 2026, estimated cost $20K, described as “Installation of construction fence as per plans submitted.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 22, 2026, estimated cost $42K, described as “Renovation and cosmetic upgrade of the existing storefront facade of an existing commercial retail space.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 28, 2025, estimated cost $16K, described as “Interior renovation for existing commercial space, new flooring, ceiling finishes. All as per plans and applications. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 23, 2024, estimated cost $19K, described as “General construction work to include installation of new partial height non-structural partition and new entry door.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 23, 2019, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed and pipe scaffold as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code.live load 300PSF.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 30, 2018, estimated cost $29K, described as “AT&T - Replacement and installation of RRH units on roof. Removal and installation of cabinets on existing equipment platform on roof. All work in compliance with TPPN 5/98. No change to occupancy, use, or egress.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $5,015,700
- 2026–27 tax: $544,103
- Market value (city estimate): $11,146,000
- Taxable value: $5,015,700
- Assessed land: $1,350,000
- Assessed improvements: $3,665,700

## Zoning

M1-9A/R12: floor area ratio 10.50 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…

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