# 77 West 68th Street, Manhattan

Apartment building · 16 units · built c. 1894 · Block 1121, Lot 1.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1011210001/77-west-68-street

More construction in Upper West Side: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/upper-west-side.md

Every lot on block 1121: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/1121.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Apr 14, 2026, estimated cost $200, described as “Non-illuminated non-advertising double-face projecting accessory sign approved under NYC landmark preservation commission docket# 26-07069 - neuhaus. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 5, 2026, estimated cost $3K, described as “Recladding of non-illuminated non-advertising accessory retractable awning approved under NYC landmark preservation commission LPC-26-07069 - original belgian chocolate. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 13, 2026, estimated cost $189K, described as “General construction related to the renovation of an existing retail space (chocolate store) in the cellar and first floor. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 25, 2024, estimated cost $15K, described as “Replacement of air conditioning units. All existing ductwork to remain as is. No change in egress and occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 1, 2022, estimated cost $2K, described as “Plumbing work associated with tenant build out for Rothys. No change in egress, use or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Jul 28, 2022, estimated cost $30K, described as “Mechanical work associated with tenant buildout for Rothys.No change in egress, use or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Jul 13, 2022, estimated cost $80K, described as “New tenant build out for Rothys. Remove/install non load bearing partitions, flooring, ceilings, finishes and fixtures as per plans filed herewith. No change in egress, use or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 13, 2022, estimated cost $7K, described as “Minor modification to existing storefront per plans filed herewith. No change in egress use or occupancy. Signage to be filed under separate application.”
- Alteration, filed May 31, 2022, estimated cost $2K, described as “Install temporary plywood fence per plans filed herewith. No change in egress, use or occupancy”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $3,731,850
- 2026–27 tax: $464,205
- Market value (city estimate): $8,293,000
- Taxable value: $3,731,850
- Assessed land: $1,264,950
- Assessed improvements: $2,466,900

## Zoning

C1-8A: floor area ratio 4.49 built, 7.52 allowed by base zoning.

## Recent sales

- Nov 9, 2021: $60,500,000, sold with other lots

Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.

## Flood zone

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

## Landmarks

Part of Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District (Historic District). 50 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

## Board and land use applications

- ELITE CAFE RESTAURANT (City Planning P2001M0544): Completed, decided Jul 19, 2001. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED CAFE WITH 12 SEATS FOR 1-YEAR
- ELITE CAFE (City Planning P1995M0547): Completed, decided Jul 10, 1995. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 11 SEATS FOR 5-YEARS
- ELITE CAFE (City Planning P1990M1001): Completed, decided Oct 4, 1990. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE FOR 5-YEARS WITH 11 SEATS\*FOR 5 YEARS
- ELITE CAFE (City Planning P1989M1103): Completed, decided Mar 30, 1989. CONSENT-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 11 SEATS
- ELITE CAFE RESTAURANT (City Planning P1989M1078): Completed, decided Jan 11, 1989. CONSENT-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 22 SEATS

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