511 5th Avenue, Manhattan
Commercial · built c. 1917 · Block 1277, Lot 69.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Oct 19, 2026, estimated cost $414K, described as “General construction to include interior renovation of existing space. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 21, 2026, described as “FISP INSPECTION (Facade Inspection Safety Program). INDUSTRIAL ROPE ACCESS TECHNIQUES AND METHODS. SEE ATTACHED PLANS. Designated Primary Site supervisor: Jesus Decola”
- Alteration, filed Aug 31, 2026, estimated cost $601K, described as “Interior renovation of existing office space located on the 15th floor. Work to include minor demo, new partitions, doors and ceiling modifications as shown on plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 22, 2026, estimated cost $2.0M, described as “Interior renovation of existing office space on the 10th & 11th floors. Work to include minor demo, new partitions, doors and ceiling modifications as shown on plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 2, 2026, estimated cost $1.0M, described as “Interior renovation of existing office space on the 9th floor. Work to include minor demo, new partitions, doors and ceiling modifications as shown on plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 2, 2025, estimated cost $2K, described as “Installation of temporary construction of fence of plywood as per plans. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed May 23, 2025, estimated cost $2K, described as “Installation of temporary construction of fence of plywood as per plans. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed May 1, 2025, estimated cost $15K, described as “Filing herweith plans for installation of temporary scaffolding in elevator shaft for new elevators in conjunction with application M01176446.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 25, 2025, estimated cost $70K, described as “Install new fixtures: (1) FD on the 1st; (1) Lavatory, (1) WC, (1) sink on the Mez and (1) sink, (2) lavatories, (2) WCs, (1) DF, (1) HWH and (1) circulation pump on the 2nd Floor and associated CW/sanitary piping as per plans (North Face…”
- Alteration, filed Apr 25, 2025, estimated cost $300K, described as “Modifications to the existing HVAC System: Install new ductwork distribution, condensate piping, pumps, exhaust fans and associated wiring on the Cellar, Mezzanine, 1-2nd Floors as per plans (The North Face Retail Flagship.)”
- Alteration, filed Apr 25, 2025, estimated cost $72K, described as “Modifications to the existing Sprinkler System: Install (26) new sprinkler heads on 1st Floor, (61) heads on the Mezzanine Level, (59) heads on the 2nd Floor and associated sprinkler piping as per plans (North Face Retail Flagship.)”
- Alteration, filed Apr 15, 2025, estimated cost $120K, described as “Structural Modifications: Installation of structural steel for vestibule & internal staircase on the Ground Floor, Mezzanine, 2-3rd Floors as per plans (The North Face Flagship Retail.) No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 15, 2025, estimated cost $3.0M, described as “Minor interior demolition. Interior Fit-out and Installation of new staircase, carpentry and finishes on the Cellar, 1-2nd Floors as per plans (North Face Retail Flagship.) No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 1, 2025, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary interior crash deck platform as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy shall comply with CHAPTER#33 of 2022 the ny building code.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 16, 2025, estimated cost $150K, described as “Mechanical work as shown on plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 5, 2024, estimated cost $250K, described as “Demolition/General Construction as shown on plans filed herewith. No change is use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 1, 2024, estimated cost $4K, described as “Installation of a temporarily supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 22, 2024, estimated cost $6K, described as “Installation of a temporarily heavy-duty sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 2, 2024, estimated cost $250K, described as “Non-structural Demolition as shown on plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 27, 2024, estimated cost $50K, described as “Applicaiton filed for interior non-structural demolition on the 2nd floor and, to obtain a certificate of occupancy for existing 18-story office building.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 30, 2022, estimated cost $20K, described as “Structural work as shown on plans, to include repair and replacement of corroded structural steel on facade.”
- Alteration, filed May 4, 2022, estimated cost $15K, described as “Installation of temporary scaffold as per drawings. Scaffold shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC bc. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed May 4, 2022, estimated cost $20K, described as “Installation of temporary cantilevered platform as per drawings. Cantilevered platform shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC bc. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 28, 2021, estimated cost $3K, described as “Installation of temporary roof protection as per plans during construction. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Protection shall comply with chapter 33 of NYC building code of 2014.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 16, 2021, estimated cost $275K, described as “General construction work to include interior demolition as shown on plans. No changes to use, egress or occupancy.”
12 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map.
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $15,468,750
- 2026–27 tax
- $1,678,050
- Market value (city estimate)
- $34,375,000
- Taxable value
- $15,468,750
- Assessed land
- $4,590,000
- Assessed improvements
- $10,878,750
Zoning
C5-3: floor area ratio 16.24 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.
In the news
Developers Complete Renovation of 511 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan, New York YIMBY, Nov 2, 2023.