# 246 5th Avenue, Manhattan

Commercial · built c. 1920 · Block 829, Lot 42.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1008290042/246-5-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 Apr 13, 2024, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of ADA accessible handicap ramp for barrier-free access to existing restaurant as per plan. Fence filed under M01473606. No change to use, egress or occupancy proposed.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 13, 2023, estimated cost $30K, described as “Installation of makeup air unit and related ductwork as per plans”
- Alteration, filed Sep 13, 2023, estimated cost $250K, described as “Interior renovation of existing commercial space as per plans”
- Alteration, filed Sep 13, 2023, estimated cost $25K, described as “Application file for plumbing work as per plans”
- Alteration, filed Jan 17, 2023, estimated cost $4K, described as “Direct replace comm. Gas cooking equip, extend existing gas fit-off piping, existing shut off valve to remain as per plan, in conjunction with work filed under M00449134 (gc), M00449119 (sp/pl), M00449126 (ms). No change to use, egress or…”
- Alteration, filed May 26, 2022, estimated cost $24K, described as “Plumbing work associated with build-out of existing store. No Change in Use, Egress, or Occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 23, 2022, estimated cost $69K, described as “Interior Renovation of Existing Store. No Change in Use, Egress, or Occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 23, 2021, estimated cost $10K, described as “Erect 2 illuminated wall sign and 1 illuminated d/f bracket sign. Signs are accessory to bondi. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 25, 2021, estimated cost $23K, described as “New ventilation ductwork (outside air, general exhaust, kitchen exhaust) for renovation of an existing restaurant. Install new exhaust fans and electric unit heater in entry vestibule as per plan. No change to use, egress or ocupancy…”
- Alteration, filed Jan 22, 2021, estimated cost $20K, described as “General construction work to remove existing non-load bearing partitions and erect new interior non-load bearing partition walls and doors with finishes and paint as per plan. No change to use, egress or occupancy proposed.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 13, 2021, estimated cost $8K, described as “Modification of existing sprinkler and plumbing work as per plan. No change to use, egress or occupancy proposed.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 5, 2019

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $5,291,100
- 2026–27 tax: $573,979
- Market value (city estimate): $11,758,000
- Taxable value: $5,291,100
- Assessed land: $1,246,500
- Assessed improvements: $4,044,600

## Zoning

C5-2 (part of the lot is M1-8A/R12): floor area ratio 5.67 built, 10.00 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

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

## Landmarks

Part of Madison Square North Historic District (Historic District). 39 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