# 859 7th Avenue, Manhattan Hotel · built c. 1911 · Block 1008, Lot 1. On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1010080001/871-7-avenue More construction in Midtown West: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/midtown-west.md ## Building permits - New Building — High-Rise, filed Apr 14, 2023, estimated cost $67.0M, 117 units, 72 stories, described as “Per HUB CONSULTATION, proposed construction for New Building high-rise Residential / hotel as per plans filed herewith.” - Alteration, filed Jan 20, 2026, described as “Installation of temporary plywood enclosure as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Dec 23, 2025, estimated cost $1K, described as “Sprinkler and Standpipe scope of work in conjunction to NB - M00847788-I1; Full filing fees have been paid under the NB filing, and paying the minimum filing under this filing.” - Alteration, filed Dec 18, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of temporary needle beam per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.” - Alteration, filed Dec 2, 2025, described as “Installation of temporary supported scaffold as hoist runback structure per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress, and/or occupancy with this application.” - Alteration, filed Oct 7, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of temporary needle beam per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.” - Alteration, filed Oct 7, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of temporary needle beam per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.” - Alteration, filed Sep 25, 2025, estimated cost $50K, described as “Installation of 7,100# temporary single car personnel hoist in conjunction with FD# M01177085, per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.” - Alteration, filed Sep 25, 2025, described as “Installation of temporary construction fence, supported scaffold, and heavy duty sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.” - Alteration, filed Sep 25, 2025, described as “Installation of temporary supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.” - Alteration, filed Sep 24, 2025, estimated cost $35K, described as “Installation of 7,100# temporary single car personnel hoist in conjunction with FD# M01177081, per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.” - Alteration, filed Sep 24, 2025, described as “Installation of temporary construction fence, supported scaffold, and heavy duty sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.” - Alteration, filed Sep 23, 2025, described as “Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.” - Alteration, filed Sep 19, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of 300 psf sidewalk shed as per plans. All equipment shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.” - Alteration, filed Sep 18, 2025, described as “Installation of temporary supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.” - Alteration, filed Sep 18, 2025, described as “Installation of temporary supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.” - Alteration, filed Sep 9, 2025, estimated cost $20K, described as “Plans present scope and means and methods for the proposed partial demolition of the 1 story structure in conjunction with related full demolition M01177081 to facilitate installation of hoist and scaffold by sep. Permit app.” - Alteration, filed Aug 25, 2025, described as “Installation of temporary construction fence, supported scaffold, and heavy duty sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.” - Alteration, filed Aug 11, 2025, estimated cost $28K, described as “Plans present means and methods for the proposed partial demolition in conjunction with related full demolition M01177085 to create floor openings to facilitate installation of debris chute by separate permit application.” - Alteration, filed Aug 6, 2025, estimated cost $45K, described as “Plans present scope and means and methods for the proposed partial demolition, for removal of 1 story structure in conjunction with related full demolition DOB# M01177096 to facilitate installation of hoist and scaffold by separate permit…” - Alteration, filed Jun 30, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Install temporary fire standpipe pressurized alarm system for building being demolished under demo #M01177085-I1. Cut/cap standpipe riser floor by floor as required. No change to use egress or occupancy filed under this application.” - Alteration, filed Jun 30, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Install temporary fire standpipe pressurized alarm system for building being demolished under demo #M01177081-I1. Cut/cap standpipe riser floor by floor as required. No change to use egress or occupancy filed under this application.” - Alteration, filed Jun 30, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Install temporary fire standpipe pressurized alarm system for building being demolished under demo #M01177096-I1. Cut/cap standpipe riser floor by floor as required. No change to use egress or occupancy filed under this application.” - Demolition, filed Feb 14, 2025, estimated cost $4.0M, described as “Full demolition of 26 story structure using hand held and mechanical means to assist.” - Demolition, filed Feb 14, 2025, estimated cost $2.8M, described as “Full demolition of structure using hand held and mechanical to assist” 10 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1010080001/871-7-avenue. ## Property taxes - Assessment: $37,243,800 - 2026–27 tax: $3,996,920 - Market value (city estimate): $82,764,000 - Taxable value: $36,844,760 - Assessed land: $24,930,000 - Assessed improvements: $12,313,800 ## Zoning C6-6: floor area ratio 9.34 built, 15.00 allowed by base zoning. ## Flood zone Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard. ## Board and land use applications - 871 Seventh Ave (City Planning 2025M0350): Authorization, Completed, filed Oct 6, 2025, decided Aug 10, 2026. Two ZAs to secure a transit improvement bonus, and to modify bulk regulations is being sought to facilitate the construction of a new 484,000sf mixed use building by the private applicant, Extell in the Midtown neighborhood of Manhattan… ## In the news [Demolition Progresses for Extell Supertall at 871 Seventh Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan](https://newyorkyimby.com/2025/12/demolition-progresses-for-extell-supertall-at-871-seventh-avenue-in-midtown-manhattan.html), New York YIMBY, Dec 26, 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