720 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan
Hostel · built c. 1920 · Block 1243, Lot 29.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Feb 6, 2026, estimated cost $6K, described as “Illuminated business accessory wall sign. On amsterdam avenue. No change in use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed May 3, 2018, estimated cost $5K, described as “Erect an illuminated business accessory wall sign. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 28, 2017, estimated cost $234, described as “Erect an illuminated business accessory blade sign. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 28, 2017, estimated cost $5K, described as “Erect an illuminated business accessory wall sign. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 20, 2017, estimated cost $234, described as “Erect an illuminated business accessory blade sign. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 17, 2017, estimated cost $5K, described as “Erect an illuminated business accessory wall sign. No change in use, egress or occupancy..”
- Alteration, filed Nov 16, 2017, estimated cost $5K, described as “Erect an illuminated business accessory wall sign. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,870,200
- 2026–27 tax
- $187,170
- Market value (city estimate)
- $4,156,000
- Taxable value
- $1,725,390
- Assessed land
- $292,950
- Assessed improvements
- $1,577,250
Zoning
C2-8: floor area ratio 4.53 built, 10.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.