608 5th Avenue, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1932 · Block 1264, Lot 40.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Nov 3, 2026, estimated cost $48K, described as “Suites 501 and 509 - Interior demolition on the 5th floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 24, 2026, estimated cost $16K, described as “American Gem (Suite 601) - Plumbing work on the 6th floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 24, 2026, estimated cost $60K, described as “American Gem (Suite 601) - Mechanical work on the 6th floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 24, 2026, estimated cost $10K, described as “American Gem (Suite 601) - Sprinkler work on the 6th floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 21, 2026, estimated cost $223K, described as “American Gem (Suite 601) - Construction work on the 6th floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 27, 2026, estimated cost $14K, described as “Plumbing changes on the 5th floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 27, 2026, estimated cost $22K, described as “Mechanical changes on the 5th floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 27, 2026, estimated cost $6K, described as “Sprinkler changes on the 5th floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 24, 2026, estimated cost $262K, described as “Architectural changes on the 5th floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed May 28, 2026, estimated cost $56K, described as “Mechanical work to replace AC unit on the 5th floor (Suite 503) as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed May 13, 2026, estimated cost $35K, described as “Minor construction work in regards of AC unit replacement on the 5th floor (Suite 503) as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 22, 2025, estimated cost $9K, described as “Installation of temporary construction plywood fence as per plans during construction. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Fence shall comply with chapter 33 of NYC building code of 2022.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 31, 2025, estimated cost $66K, described as “Architectural changes on the 9th floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 30, 2025, estimated cost $18K, described as “Mechanical changes on the 9th floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 30, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Plumbing changes on the 9th floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 30, 2025, estimated cost $6K, described as “Sprinkler changes on the 9th floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 6, 2025, described as “Installation of temporary custom color sidewalk shed as per plan. No change in use, egress, or occupancy. The sidewalk shed is on west 49TH street and fifth avenue elevations.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 27, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “Moving location of a door in non load bearing wall. Addition of glass partition in a non load bearing wall. Connection of door to emergency fire alarm system.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 19, 2024, estimated cost $269K, described as “11th Floor Setback Roof replacement as shown in filed drawings. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 4, 2024, estimated cost $9K, described as “Demolition of non load bearing partitions on the 11th floor as indicated on drawings.”
- Alteration, filed May 26, 2024, estimated cost $3K, described as “Installation of supported scaffold as shonw on drawings. No change in use, egress or occupancy. We shall comply with chapter 33 of 2022 b.c”
- Alteration, filed Apr 22, 2024, estimated cost $250K, described as “Modification to existing sprinkler & standpipe system as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Aritzia phase 2”
- Alteration, filed Apr 19, 2024, estimated cost $100K, described as “Restrooms, breakroom, cafe space, and kitchen to support new store. Modifications to existing plumbing system as per plans. (Aritzia Phase 2 Retail TI). No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 19, 2024, estimated cost $1.3M, described as “Provide HVAC for store utilizing existing condenser water and steam systems (Aritzia Phase 2 Retail TI). modification to existing mechanical system as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 18, 2024, estimated cost $5.0M, described as “Removal of interior non load bearing walls for existing retail space. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
64 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map.
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $39,746,700
- 2026–27 tax
- $4,202,474
- Market value (city estimate)
- $88,326,000
- Taxable value
- $39,746,700
- Assessed land
- $7,470,000
- Assessed improvements
- $32,276,700
Tax breaks
- ICAP abatement, through Jun 30, 2027, a $109,248 credit this tax year.
Zoning
C5-3: floor area ratio 9.70 built, 15.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Landmarks
Part of Goelet Building: Individual Landmark, Goelet Building (Interior) (Interior Landmark). 50 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.
Board and land use applications
- GOELET BLDG (SWISS CENTER BLDG) (City Planning P1992M0288): Completed, decided May 19, 1992. LANDMARK-CITY COLLEGE OF NY, REMSEN CEMETERY,TROTTING*COURSE LA; Additional LPC #(s): 212