# 681 8th Avenue, Manhattan

Commercial · built c. 1929 · Block 1034, Lot 29.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1010340029/681-8-avenue

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

Every lot on block 1034: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/1034.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Apr 24, 2026, estimated cost $15K, described as “Herewith fiing temporary architectural work as per plans in conjunction with application ta\_M01377915-I1. No change in use egress or occupancy”
- No Work, filed Apr 14, 2026, described as “Theatrical performance.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 14, 2025
- Alteration, filed Aug 20, 2025, estimated cost $80K, described as “Demoliton and replacement of 1300SQFT existing vaulted concrete slab sidewalk and topping slab. No change to use, egress or ocupancy”
- Alteration, filed Jul 30, 2025, estimated cost $3K, described as “Install exterior illuminated wall sign (studio seaview)”
- Alteration, filed May 22, 2023
- Alteration, filed Mar 9, 2022, estimated cost $6K, 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.”
- Alteration, filed May 21, 2019, estimated cost $8K, described as “Install a illuminated, non flashing, accessory business sign. Wording: SNOWY VILLAGE ICE.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 25, 2019, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary construction fence in conjunction with a new storefront work. (no change in use, occupancy, egress filed under this application)”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $3,776,400
- 2026–27 tax: $389,630
- Market value (city estimate): $8,392,000
- Taxable value: $3,591,720
- Assessed land: $958,500
- Assessed improvements: $2,817,900

## Zoning

C6-4: floor area ratio 4.00 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