# 1211 Avenue Of The Americas, Manhattan Commercial · built 1973 · Block 1000, Lot 29. On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1010000029/1211-avenue-of-the-americas More construction in Midtown West: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/midtown-west.md ## Building permits - Alteration, filed Oct 7, 2026, estimated cost $330K, described as “Mechanical modifications on 18th floor as per plans filed herewith. No changes in use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Oct 6, 2026, estimated cost $31K, described as “Modifications to existing ductwork and piping as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Oct 6, 2026, estimated cost $7K, described as “Sprinkler additions and modifications as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Oct 5, 2026, estimated cost $208K, described as “Interior renovation / modifications and demolition as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.” - No Work, filed Sep 25, 2026, described as “Respectfully requesting a one-day event on 10/07/2026 for 105 persons on the 1st floor (Ground floor) from the hours of 11 AM to 1 PM. 3 fire guards will be on site.” - Alteration, filed Sep 24, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of steel pipe scaffold in shaftway as per plans. No change in egress, use, or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Sep 17, 2026, estimated cost $59K, described as “Sprinkler demo and modifications on floors 22nd floor and installation of temp loop as per plans filed herewith. No changes in use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Sep 17, 2026, estimated cost $24K, described as “Mechanical modifications on 22nd floor as per plans filed herewith. No changes in use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Sep 17, 2026, estimated cost $480K, described as “General construction on floors 22nd floor as per plans filed herewith. No changes in egress, use or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Sep 17, 2026, estimated cost $46K, described as “Plumbing modifications on 22nd floor as per plans filed herewith. No changes in use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Jul 29, 2026, estimated cost $2.7M, described as “Installation of interior non-bearing partitions and related finishes as per drawings filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Jul 28, 2026, estimated cost $179K, described as “Plumbing and sprinkler additions and modifications as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Jul 28, 2026, estimated cost $979K, described as “Modifications to existing HVAC and ductwork as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Jul 7, 2026, described as “Industrial rope access for facade inspections.” - Alteration, filed Jun 17, 2026, estimated cost $100K, described as “Modifications and removal to existing ductwork as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Jun 17, 2026, estimated cost $30K, described as “Demolition, relocation, and addition of sprinkler fixtures as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Jun 17, 2026, estimated cost $130K, described as “Plumbing demolition with additions and modifications to existing plumbing fixtures as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Jun 17, 2026, estimated cost $750K, described as “Interior renovation / modifications and demolition as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Jun 11, 2026, estimated cost $184K, described as “Demolition, relocation, and addition of sprinkler fixtures as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Jun 11, 2026, estimated cost $931K, described as “Modifications and removal to existing ductwork as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Jun 11, 2026, estimated cost $4.7M, described as “Interior renovation / modifications and demolition as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Jun 11, 2026, estimated cost $848K, described as “Plumbing demolition with additions and modifications to existing plumbing fixtures as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed May 22, 2026, estimated cost $152K, described as “Installation of a new chilled water FCU covering the heat load from a new video wall, and minor reconfiguration of low pressure ductwork and ceiling diffusers.. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed May 18, 2026, estimated cost $80K, described as “Installation of new heads and removal of heads on cellar level as per plans filed herewith.” - Alteration, filed May 14, 2026, estimated cost $80K, described as “Minor reconfiguration non bearing partitions to increase the existing SOC rm and relocate the EOC room” 134 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1010000029/1211-avenue-of-the-americas. ## Property taxes - Assessment: $455,571,000 - 2026–27 tax: $48,054,419 - Market value (city estimate): $1,012,380,000 - Taxable value: $442,979,530 - Assessed land: $134,548,200 - Assessed improvements: $321,022,800 ## Zoning C6-5.5 (part of the lot is C6-6): floor area ratio 23.38 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. ## Board and land use applications - 1211 Ave of the Americas POPS (City Planning 2023M0448): Certification, Completed, filed Jul 23, 2024, decided Jun 4, 2025. Private application by 1211 6th Avenue Property Owner LLC for Section 37-625 plaza design change chair certification on the 47th and 6th Ave plaza sections at 1211 Avenue of the Americas (Block 1000, Lot 29) in Manhattan, CB5. - 1211 Ave of the Americas Through Block Arcade Mod (City Planning 2024M0293): Special permit, Completed, filed Jul 23, 2024, decided Jun 4, 2025. Private application by 1211 6th Avenue Property Owner LLC for a non-ULURP modification of a TBA special permit (C-21345), with regard to design changes and concourse at 1211 Avenue of the Americas (Block 1000, Lot 29) in Manhattan, CB5. - 1211 AVE OF THE AMERICAS (City Planning P2007M0320): Completed, decided May 9, 2007. 1ST MODIFICATION TO ADD 3 STUDIOS - 1211 6TH AVE A/K/A CELANESE BLDG (City Planning P1983M0313): Completed, decided Jun 16, 1983. FRANCHISE RENEWAL FOR 10 YEARS BEGINNING 12/82 TO CONTINUE\*TO MAINTAIN & USE ELECTRIC CONDUITS 12 LAMPPOSTS ## In the news [Renderings Revealed for Renovations to 1211 Avenue of The Americas in Midtown, Manhattan](https://newyorkyimby.com/2025/11/renderings-revealed-for-renovations-to-1211-avenue-of-the-americas-in-midtown-manhattan.html), New York YIMBY, Nov 6, 2025. 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