# 680 5th Avenue, Manhattan

Commercial · built 1957 · Block 1269, Lot 41.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1012690041/680-5-avenue

More construction in Midtown West: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/midtown-west.md

Every lot on block 1269: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/1269.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Oct 7, 2026, estimated cost $2K, described as “Erect non-illuminated accessory business wall sign reading "popmart"”
- Alteration, filed Apr 14, 2026, estimated cost $400K, described as “#9000 - Lighting and Mechanical modifications in Retail space for Popmart. No change in egress, use, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 14, 2026, estimated cost $100K, described as “#9000 - Plumbing modifications in Popmart space. No change in egress, use, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 8, 2026, estimated cost $100K, described as “#9000 - Structural modifications in Popmart space. No change to egress, use, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 2, 2026, estimated cost $97K, described as “#900A - Sprinkler modifications in Popmart space. No change in egress, use, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 31, 2026, estimated cost $500K, described as “#9000 - Interior renovations of Retail spaces for PopMart. No change in egress, use, or occupancy on this application.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 10, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Amenities-terrace lounge-- general construction required for build out of terrace lounge area as per plans filed. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 5, 2026, estimated cost $121K, described as “Amenities (terrace lounge area)- modifications and installation of mechanical equipment and distribution as per plans.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 4, 2025, described as “IRA to assist with Condition Assessment”
- Alteration, filed Nov 25, 2025, estimated cost $180K, described as “Replacement of ceiling tiles and light fixtures to comply with LL88; minor demo; new pantry millwork; replacement of floor finishes”
- Alteration, filed Oct 14, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “Temporary Installation to be used on a temporary event " Swarovski - Holiday Installation". All the Installations are to be removed upon completion of the event.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 6, 2025, estimated cost $180K, described as “Removal of partitions, flooring, ceiling tiles”
- Alteration, filed Mar 4, 2025, estimated cost $42K, described as “Amenities- structural work associated with the installation of a new access stair. Filed in conjunction with altco M01185330-I1.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 4, 2025, estimated cost $1.4M, described as “Alteration to create new accessory amenity spaces for the building tenants from portions of the existing 3RD and 4TH floor office spaces. Scope of work to include general construction inclusive of demolition and installation of interior…”
- Alteration, filed Mar 4, 2025, estimated cost $520K, described as “Amenities- modifications and installation of mechanical equipment and distribution as per plans.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 31, 2025, estimated cost $529K, described as “Ll office build-out-- general construction inclusive of installation of interior partitions for new office renovations. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 30, 2025, estimated cost $246K, described as “Ll office build-out- modifications to mechanical equipment and distribution as per plans.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 30, 2025, estimated cost $109K, described as “Ll office build-out-- installation of plumbing fixtures with related plumbing modificiations.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 30, 2025, estimated cost $31K, described as “Ll office build-out-- modifications to existing sprinkler system, as per filed plans.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 23, 2024, estimated cost $75K, described as “Filing herewith ms drawings showing modification to existing mech system on the 5TH floor. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 19, 2024, estimated cost $382K, described as “Filing herewith Architectural plans showing partial demolition and construction of existing office space on the 5h floor. No change in Use, Egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 19, 2024, estimated cost $12K, described as “Filing herewith sprinkler drawings showing modification to existing sprinkler system on the 5TH floor, as per plans submitted. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 19, 2024, estimated cost $18K, described as “Filing herewith pl drawings showing plumbing work showing plumbing work on the 5TH floor as per plans submitted. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 30, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Temporary non-branded holiday decorations to be installed on the facade of the 680 5th Avenue Building for a temporary event. All the Decorations are to be removed upon completion of the event.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 30, 2024, estimated cost $1.6M, described as “CRC-- General construction inclusive of interior partitions modifications for office space renovations. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”

49 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1012690041/680-5-avenue.

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $41,575,950
- 2026–27 tax: $4,501,128
- Market value (city estimate): $92,391,000
- Taxable value: $41,492,700
- Assessed land: $19,485,000
- Assessed improvements: $22,090,950

## Zoning

C5-3: floor area ratio 16.67 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.

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