# 475 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan

Apartment building · 23 units · built c. 1886 · Block 1196, Lot 61.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1011960061/475-columbus-avenue

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

Every lot on block 1196: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/1196.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Jun 5, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. Work shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 25, 2026, estimated cost $316K, described as “Scope of work will include facade painting repairs brick terra cotta replacement and pointing as indicated on plans. No change in Use ,egress or Occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Jan 6, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the NYC building code. Live load 300PSF.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,653,750
- 2026–27 tax: $182,424
- Market value (city estimate): $3,675,000
- Taxable value: $1,466,550
- Assessed land: $454,500
- Assessed improvements: $1,199,250

## Zoning

C1-8A: floor area ratio 5.12 built, 7.52 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

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

## Landmarks

Part of Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District (Historic District). 22 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

## Board and land use applications

- PUCCINI CAFE (City Planning P1999M0563): Completed, decided Mar 31, 1999. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 34 SEATS FOR 5-YEARS
- PUCCINI CAFE (City Planning P1996M0543): Completed, decided Feb 13, 1996. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 34 SEATS FOR 5 YEARS
- PUCCINI CAFE (City Planning P1995M0454): Completed, decided Dec 28, 1994. NEW-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE, WITH 34 SEATS
- COOPER CAFE INC (City Planning P1990M1047): Completed, decided Jul 9, 1990. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 16 SEATS FOR 1 YEAR
- COOPER'S CAFE (City Planning P1989M1162): Completed, decided Jul 18, 1989. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 16 SEATS FOR 5-YEARS
- COOPER'S CAFE (City Planning P1987M1110): Completed, decided Jun 4, 1987. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 16 SEATS
- COOPER CAFE (City Planning P1986M1223): Completed, decided Apr 17, 1986. CONSENT-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE
- O'JOHNS COFFEE HOUSE (City Planning P1983M2045): Completed, decided Sep 12, 1985. CONSENT-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE
- O'JOHN'S SNACKS LTD (City Planning P1982M1322): Completed, decided May 20, 1983. RENEWAL FOR AN UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE

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