# 191 7th Avenue, Manhattan

Mixed use · 22 units · built c. 1900 · Block 797, Lot 2.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1007970002/191-7-avenue

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

Every lot on block 797: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/797.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Oct 15, 2026, estimated cost $75K, described as “Proposed alterations to existing interior stairway as per plans filed herewith, in conjunction with an application to amend the existing certificate of occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 16, 2026, estimated cost $60K, described as “Replacement of existing commercial storefront, windows, entry door as per plans. No change to use egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 28, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of approximately 32.87 linear feet of temporary 8-foot-high wood construction fence along the 7th Avenue frontage”
- Alteration, filed Jul 28, 2026, estimated cost $200K, described as “Interior renovation of second-floor commercial space, including non-load-bearing partitions, doors, interior windows, offices, storage, and two accessible restrooms. No change in use, egress, or occupancy. Plumbing, mechanical, and…”
- Alteration, filed Jul 22, 2026, estimated cost $18K, described as “Application file to propose new soffit at hallway 1st floor. No change of use egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 28, 2026, estimated cost $75K, described as “Application filed to remove non-bearing interior partitions, ceiling and floors at 2nd floor. No change to use egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Jul 22, 2024
- Alteration, filed Feb 5, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Interior renovation of existing eating and drinking establishment. Work shall include new non-load bearing partitions, and millwork as per the submitted plans.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 20, 2023, estimated cost $21K, described as “Install new gas appliances and replace plumbing fixtures on cellar and 1ST floor for existing store.no change in use,egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 6, 2022, estimated cost $7K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 lbs per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 6, 2022, estimated cost $5K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 lbs per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 22, 2022, estimated cost $47K, described as “Installation of tie-backs to laterally brace the party wall at 197 7 ave to facilitate the full demolition at 201 7 ave. There are no changes in use, egress, and occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 22, 2022, estimated cost $8K, described as “Cap and remove 5 gas nonresidential cooking equipment, and cap and relocate 5 plumbing fixtures at exisitng restaurant.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 26, 2019, estimated cost $2K, described as “Installation of illuminated wall sign (wally's bagels)”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $2,384,550
- 2026–27 tax: $258,676
- Market value (city estimate): $5,299,000
- Taxable value: $2,384,550
- Assessed land: $1,350,000
- Assessed improvements: $1,034,550

## Zoning

R8A: floor area ratio 6.21 built, above the 6.02 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## Recent sales

- Oct 12, 2021: $17,500,000

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

- 191-195 SEVENTH AVE (City Planning P1996M0122): Completed, decided Apr 19, 1996. CERT TO CONVERT FLOORS 3 & 4 TO RESD'L WHILE PRESERVING FLRS\*1 & 2 FOR COMM'L AND/OR MFG USE IN THE S/E CHELSEA AREA
- 191 7TH AVE (City Planning P1983M0996): Completed, decided Apr 11, 1986. CERT-GRANDFATHERING DETERMINATION, 2 UNITS
- 191 7TH AVE (City Planning P1983M1116): Completed, decided Apr 11, 1986. CERT-GRANDFATHERING DETERMINATION FOR 3 UNITS

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