# 230 5th Avenue, Manhattan

Commercial · built c. 1915 · Block 828, Lot 41.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1008280041/230-5-avenue

More construction in Flatiron: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/flatiron.md

Every lot on block 828: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/828.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Sep 15, 2026, estimated cost $13K, described as “Interior tenant fit-out of approx. 1,650 SF at first floor. Remove and install non-load-bearing partitions, ceilings, doors, millwork and finishes. Provide patching and firestopping. No structural, exterior, use, egress or occupancy change.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 1, 2026, described as “Industrial rope access for facade inspections.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 16, 2026, estimated cost $17K, described as “Propose to remove plumbing fixtures, sprinkler heads and install new sprinkler heads and associated branch piping. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 9, 2026, estimated cost $70K, described as “Propose to perform interior renovations for removal and construction of non-load bearing partitions and finishes as per plan. No exterior work. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- No Work, filed Jan 22, 2026, described as “Rooftop eating and drinking establishment. TPA filed for change in layout for seasonal installations.”
- No Work, filed Oct 24, 2025, described as “Rooftop eating and drinking establishment. TPA filed for change in layout for seasonal installations.”
- Alteration, filed May 12, 2025, estimated cost $135K, described as “Propose to install (1) 6-ton & (1) 8-ton VRF heat pump system. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 3, 2025, estimated cost $40K, described as “Propose to file for removal of existing interior non load-bearing partitions and construction at first floor and mezzanine. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 6, 2025, estimated cost $284K, described as “Propose installation of (3) new 8-ton and (2) 4-ton air cooled condensing units. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 29, 2025, estimated cost $45K, described as “Plumbing work for interior tenant fit out alterations of basement & 1ST floor space "this bowl" as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 29, 2025, estimated cost $15K, described as “Sprinkler work for interior tenant fit out alterations of basement & 1ST floor space "this bowl" as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 29, 2025, estimated cost $15K, described as “Mechanical work for interior tenant fit out alterations of basement & 1ST floor space "this bowl" as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 29, 2025, estimated cost $200K, described as “General construction for interior tenant fit out alterations of 1ST floor space "this bowl" as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- No Work, filed Jan 16, 2025, described as “Rooftop eating and drinking establishment. TPA filed for change in layout for seasonal installations.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 9, 2025, estimated cost $40K, described as “Removal of existing interior non-load bearing partitions and construction work (1st Fl).”
- No Work, filed Nov 6, 2024, described as “Rooftop eating and drinking establishment. TPA filed for change in layout for seasonal installations.”
- No Work, filed Jan 24, 2024, described as “Rooftop eating and drinking establishment. TPA filed for change in layout for seasonal installations.”
- No Work, filed Nov 1, 2023, described as “Rooftop eating and drinking establishment. TPA filed for change in layout for seasonal installations.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 19, 2023, estimated cost $500K, described as “Removal and installation of interior partitions and finishes as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 24, 2023, estimated cost $35K, described as “Propose mechanical work for Lobby renovation. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 10, 2023, estimated cost $7K, described as “Propose to install new sprinklers in Lobby. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 24, 2023, estimated cost $645K, described as “Propose to perform interior renovations. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 6, 2022, estimated cost $8K, described as “Installation of temporary metal frame, clear vinyl, geodesic domes, 18' ,15' ,13' dia, no alt to exist structures for Restaurant Rooftop Seasonal Events. A TPA permit is required. Producer is responsible to monitor site safety & implement…”
- No Work, filed Nov 22, 2022, described as “Rooftop eating and drinking establishment. TPA filed for change in layout for seasonal installations.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 20, 2022, estimated cost $605K, described as “Install VRF Multi-Split Air Conditioning/Heating Units on 3rd & 4th Floors & Low Roof, Associated Piping, Exhaust Fans, Ductwork, Outside Air Fans, Electric Duct Heaters and Exterior Louvers”

9 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1008280041/230-5-avenue.

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $51,604,650
- 2026–27 tax: $5,300,362
- Market value (city estimate): $114,677,000
- Taxable value: $48,860,270
- Assessed land: $15,210,000
- Assessed improvements: $36,394,650

## Zoning

M1-8A/R11 (part of the lot is C5-2): floor area ratio 20.65 built, above the 12.00 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

## Landmarks

Part of Madison Square North Historic District (Historic District). 50 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

## 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…
- Flatiron BID Expansion (City Planning 2021M0260): Business improvement district, Completed, filed Nov 30, 2020, decided May 19, 2021. An application from the Small Business Services (SBS) on behalf of the Flatiron Business Improvement District (BID) to modify the existing plan and expand the BID in Community Districts 4 and 5 of Manhattan.

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