# 491 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan

Apartment building · 17 units · built c. 1891 · Block 1214, Lot 63.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1012140063/491-amsterdam-avenue

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

Every lot on block 1214: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/1214.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed May 28, 2025, estimated cost $8K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 11, 2025, estimated cost $8K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 lbs per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $943,200
- 2026–27 tax: $117,325
- Market value (city estimate): $2,096,000
- Taxable value: $943,200
- Assessed land: $227,250
- Assessed improvements: $715,950

## Zoning

C2-7A: floor area ratio 3.97 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). 2 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

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