138 5th Avenue, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1847 · Block 820, Lot 46.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Oct 7, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of 300PSF sidewalk shed and temporary pipe scaffolding as per plans. Sidewalk shed and pipe scaffolding shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code no change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 17, 2025, estimated cost $106K, described as “Facade repairs as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 27, 2023, described as “Non-illuminated non-advertising double-face projecting accessory sign - the herschel. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 29, 2022, estimated cost $10K, described as “Plumbing work in relation to mh filing # M08001333 and sp filing #M08001365. No change to egress, use or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 29, 2022, estimated cost $68K, described as “Installation of 4 ac units in the cellar, ground floor, and mezzanine with a total capacity of 19.5 tons. No change to egress, use, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 20, 2022, estimated cost $140K, described as “Application filed for renovation of retail space as per drawings filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy as a part of this application.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $2,628,000
- 2026–27 tax
- $285,085
- Market value (city estimate)
- $5,840,000
- Taxable value
- $2,628,000
- Assessed land
- $450,000
- Assessed improvements
- $2,178,000
Zoning
C6-4M (part of the lot is C6-4A): floor area ratio 3.68 built, 10.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Landmarks
Part of Ladies' Mile Historic District (Historic District). 50 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.