# 940 8th Avenue, Manhattan

Hostel · built c. 1910 · Block 1027, Lot 63.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1010270063/940-8-avenue

More construction in Midtown West: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/midtown-west.md

Every lot on block 1027: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/1027.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Nov 21, 2024, estimated cost $3K, described as “Install exterior illuminated wall sign (cbd boutique)”
- Alteration, filed Sep 14, 2021, estimated cost $138K, described as “Structural work in conjunction with proposed rooftop eating and drinking establishment. No change in use, egress, occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 30, 2021, estimated cost $46K, described as “Mechanical work in conjunction with proposed rooftop eating and drinking establishment. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 30, 2021, estimated cost $46K, described as “Plumbing work in conjunction with proposed rooftop eating and drinking establishment. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 3, 2019, estimated cost $3K, described as “Erect an illuminated sign on wall.not within view of arterial highway or public park 1/2 acre or more. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $3,914,100
- 2026–27 tax: $391,114
- Market value (city estimate): $8,698,000
- Taxable value: $3,605,400
- Assessed land: $472,500
- Assessed improvements: $3,441,600

## Zoning

C6-4: floor area ratio 3.72 built, 10.00 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

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

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