480 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan
Apartment building · 12 units · built c. 1895 · Block 1231, Lot 29.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Aug 18, 2026, estimated cost $80K, described as “Interior and storefront renovation of existing commercial space. New partitions, fixtures, and finishes per plans. No change of use egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 31, 2026, estimated cost $3K, described as “Heavy duty sidewalk shed during building alt, filed sep under M01226123. Sidewalk shed shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC bc. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 13, 2023, estimated cost $38K, described as “Renovation unit 3B on the 3rd floor , including removal and installation of new interior non-load bearing partitions, lighting and finish work, no change in use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Jan 27, 2023, estimated cost $77K, described as “New antenna installation. Install cabinets in basement. Related (3) new sectors of antennas on the roof. (3 Ant & 6 RRU's) and 1 GPS antenna. All work is in conformance with TPPN#5/98. No change in use, egress, or occupancy. Carrier Dish”
- Alteration, filed Jun 17, 2019, estimated cost $8K, described as “Installation of medium duty pipe scaffolding as per plans. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application. Pipe scaffolding shall comply with chapter 33 of the 2014 NYC building code.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 25, 2018, estimated cost $12K, described as “Installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans for remedial repairs. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter 33 of the NYC 2014 building code.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,949,850
- 2026–27 tax
- $209,989
- Market value (city estimate)
- $4,333,000
- Taxable value
- $1,688,150
- Assessed land
- $558,000
- Assessed improvements
- $1,391,850
Zoning
C2-7A: floor area ratio 4.68 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). 37 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.