# 508 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan

Apartment building · 13 units · built c. 1894 · Block 1215, Lot 33.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1012150033/508-columbus-avenue

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

Every lot on block 1215: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/1215.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Jun 9, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “To install an illuminated wall with sign halo letter, reads "baya (logo) bar" "516" on an existing band, replacing and removing existing awning. No change in use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Jan 16, 2025, estimated cost $3K, described as “Interior firestopping work required for new gas line.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 16, 2025, estimated cost $12K, described as “New gas line”
- Alteration, filed Mar 6, 2023, estimated cost $23K, described as “Interior apartment renovations as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 18, 2022, estimated cost $5K, described as “Erect illuminated, accessory business channel letter wall sign with back panel, no change to use, egress or occupation”
- Alteration, filed Jan 24, 2022
- Alteration, filed Jan 21, 2022
- Alteration, filed Nov 6, 2020, estimated cost $1K, described as “Erect temporary plywood fence at commercial storefront, within 3FT of building. No change to use, egress or occupancy proposed.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 16, 2018, estimated cost $2K, described as “Install new plywood sidewalk fence as per plan. No change to use, egress or occupancy under this application”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $2,683,800
- 2026–27 tax: $309,836
- Market value (city estimate): $5,964,000
- Taxable value: $2,490,840
- Assessed land: $562,500
- Assessed improvements: $2,121,300

## Zoning

C1-8A: floor area ratio 4.42 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). 38 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

## Board and land use applications

- GARLIC BOB'S (City Planning P2000M0547): Completed, decided Mar 21, 2000. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE FOR 5-YEARS, WITH 24 SEATS
- GOTTA GETTA SLICE (City Planning P1998M0663): Completed, decided May 21, 1998. NEW-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 24 SEATS
- SECOND AVE PIZZA (City Planning P1995M0505): Completed, decided Apr 6, 1995. NEW-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 36 SEATS
- TOM'S PIZZERIA (City Planning P1993M0467): Completed, decided Dec 3, 1992. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE, WITH 24 SEATS
- TOM'S PIZZERIA (City Planning P1990M1041): Completed, decided Oct 1, 1990. NEW-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 24 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