# 244 5th Avenue, Manhattan

Commercial · built c. 1915 · Block 829, Lot 40.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1008290040/244-5-avenue

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

Every lot on block 829: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/829.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Sep 11, 2026, estimated cost $150K, described as “Removal of existing package AC units for replacement with split heat pump and ventilation equipment for an existing office space. No change of use, egress or occupancy under this application”
- Alteration, filed Aug 11, 2026, estimated cost $15K, described as “Herein filing modifications to non-load bearing partitions.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 16, 2024, estimated cost $96K, described as “Interior renovation to 3rd Floor to buildout House of Skin spa as per plans. No change in use egress or occupancy, this application to be professionally certified.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 15, 2023, estimated cost $53K, described as “Install kitchen hoods with precipitator, exhaust fan and associated ductwork, makeup air unit for the kitchen hoods, split ac systems for bar area and seating area.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 28, 2023, estimated cost $54K, described as “Proposed scope of work includes new piping from the existing plumbing services to all the new plumbing fixtures.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 28, 2023, estimated cost $27K, described as “The proposed scope of work includes new sprinkler heads and associated piping within the area or work.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 11, 2023, estimated cost $35K, described as “Renovation of existing office space. No Change of occupancy, use, zoning, or egress under this application.”
- No Work, filed Mar 20, 2023
- Alteration, filed Feb 1, 2023, estimated cost $75K, described as “Converting existing retail space to eating and drinking establishment and obtain new co.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 10, 2022, estimated cost $45K, described as “Refurbishing exisitng store by removing non structurl wall partitions & doors. There is no change in use, means of egress or occupancy under this applicaiton.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 7, 2022, described as “Installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed. No change in use, occupancy or egress. Work shall comply with chapter 33 of nycc.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 7, 2019, estimated cost $23K, described as “Hereby filing for the interior fit out to existing space on the 11TH floor including minor modification to plumbing fixtures as per plans filed herewith. Ot bis work application #123785127. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 10, 2019, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of temporary supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 10, 2019, estimated cost $4K, described as “Installation of temporary sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $2,575,800
- 2026–27 tax: $254,517
- Market value (city estimate): $5,724,000
- Taxable value: $2,346,210
- Assessed land: $774,000
- Assessed improvements: $1,801,800

## Zoning

C5-2: floor area ratio 10.05 built, above the 10.00 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). 30 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

## Board and land use applications

- 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