590 5th Avenue, Manhattan
Commercial · built 1987 · Block 1263, Lot 38.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Oct 15, 2026, described as “Window Inspection”
- Alteration, filed Mar 13, 2026, estimated cost $100K, described as “Interior partition work on 4th floor office space. No change in use, egress and occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Feb 26, 2026, estimated cost $50K, described as “Lobby renovation on Ground floor. No change in use, egress and occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Dec 21, 2025, estimated cost $3K, described as “To replace an existing sign with a new illuminated business accessory sign-"effy hemetian" no change in use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Dec 20, 2025, estimated cost $1K, described as “To replace an existing sign with a new illuminated double blade business accessory sign-"logo""effy hemetian" no change in use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Oct 23, 2024, estimated cost $10K, described as “Filing for signage "effy hematian" on storefront.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 16, 2024, estimated cost $6K, described as “Filing for renovation of existing office space to be converted to mechanical space allowing for f.a.r. To be moved to create a mezzanine on the first floor. Work to include insultation of walls, ceiling and floor. Filing for conjunection…”
- Alteration, filed Oct 31, 2023, estimated cost $1K, described as “Temporary construction fence”
- Alteration, filed Sep 14, 2023, estimated cost $391K, described as “Filing for interior build-out of new retail space located on the first floor.adding new mezzanine level. Work to include new partitions, doors, stair, finished floor, finished ceiling.filing in conjunction with alt-1 application 123108742.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 1, 2022, estimated cost $10K, described as “#8678 - Removal of non-bearing partitions. No change in egress, use or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 9, 2021, estimated cost $20K, described as “Modifications to the existing sprinkler system on the 11th floor (Plastic Surgery Institute) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 2, 2021, estimated cost $48K, described as “Installation of new plumbing fixtures and associated piping on the 11th floor (Plastic Surgery Institute) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 29, 2021, estimated cost $9K, described as “Application is filed for removal of existing HVAC unit and installation of replacement unit at same location, as per plans submitted. Existing supports, ductwork and accessories to remain. No change to use, egress or occupancy of building.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 19, 2021, estimated cost $152K, described as “HVAC modifications on the 11th floor (Plastic Surgery Institute) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 15, 2021, estimated cost $320K, described as “Installation of new partitions, doors, suspended ceilings and finishes on the 11th floor (Plastic Surgery Institute) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 13, 2021, estimated cost $35K, described as “Removal and disposal of interior partitions, doors, suspended ceilings and finishes on the 11th floor as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 6, 2021, estimated cost $45K, described as “Modifications to the existing HVAC system on the 10th floor as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 2, 2021, estimated cost $20K, described as “Modifications to the existing plumbing system on the 10th floor as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 2, 2021, estimated cost $140K, described as “Minor demolition with installation of new partitions, doors, suspended ceilings and finishes on the 10th floor as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 2, 2021, estimated cost $15K, described as “Modifications to the existing sprinkler system on the 10th floor as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 6, 2020, estimated cost $1K, described as “Erect non-illuminated accessory business wall sign reading "Sunglass Hut with Logo"”
- Alteration, filed Nov 15, 2019, estimated cost $15K, described as “Filing post approval amendment to revise the number of new sprinkler heads on the 1st fl along with amended plans.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 13, 2019, estimated cost $45K, described as “Mechanical modifications to an existing commercial space located on the 1 st floor and Cellar”
- Alteration, filed Nov 13, 2019, estimated cost $10K, described as “Plumbing Modifications on the Cellar of existing commercial space.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 17, 2019, estimated cost $3K, described as “Installation of Construction Barricade in front of retail store. No Change to Use, Occupancy Group, or Egress.”
4 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map.
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $22,785,750
- 2026–27 tax
- $2,332,432
- Market value (city estimate)
- $50,635,000
- Taxable value
- $21,501,030
- Assessed land
- $5,265,000
- Assessed improvements
- $17,520,750
Zoning
C5-3: floor area ratio 16.94 built, above the 15.00 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Board and land use applications
- Variance or special permit (Board of Standards and Appeals 2019-297-BZ): Variance or special permit, Granted, filed Nov 26, 2019, decided Apr 28, 2020. Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the operation of a physical cultural establishment (Konnectgolf) contrary to ZR §32-10. C5-3 Midtown Special Purpose District.