579 5th Avenue, Manhattan
Commercial · built 1954 · Block 1283, Lot 1.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Aug 27, 2026, estimated cost $900K, described as “Removal of interior finishes. Construction of new partitions, doors, ceilings, and finishes. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 1, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of 300 psf sidewalk shed as per plans. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter # 33 of the NYC code 2022, no changes in use egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed May 8, 2025, estimated cost $267K, described as “Proposed work shall be to directly replace (3) existing water-source heat pump units in the basement and replace (1) existing cooling tower on the roof. Existing ductwork and piping to remain unless otherwise noted.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 7, 2024, estimated cost $45K, described as “Installation of interior partitions, ceilings, and doors.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 30, 2024, described as “Suspended scaffold outrigger system for exterior facade repair work at 579 5TH avenue, manhattan, ny 10017.”
- Alteration, filed May 14, 2024, estimated cost $235K, described as “Proposed exterior facade restoration as per plan herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 24, 2024, described as “Install non-illuminated wall sign (hoka)”
- Alteration, filed Apr 24, 2024, estimated cost $350, described as “Install non-illuminated wall sign (hoka)”
- Alteration, filed Apr 24, 2024, described as “Install non-illuminated wall sign (hoka)”
- Alteration, filed Apr 24, 2024, estimated cost $575, described as “Install non-illuminated wall sign (hoka)”
- Alteration, filed Mar 28, 2024, estimated cost $21K, described as “Installation and removal of interior partitions, ceilings, and doors.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 28, 2024, estimated cost $95K, described as “Installation of sprinkler fixtures along with related piping.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 28, 2024, estimated cost $9K, described as “Installation of mechanical units along with related duct work.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 25, 2024, estimated cost $106K, described as “Installation and removal of mechanical unit along with related duct work,”
- Alteration, filed Mar 25, 2024, estimated cost $8K, described as “Installation and removal of plumbing fixtures along with related piping.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 22, 2024, estimated cost $40K, described as “Commercial fit-out including stair extension, partial height walls, and support ofinterior glass storefront, sliding door system, and hung ceiling/lighting elements.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 21, 2024, estimated cost $1.4M, described as “Renovation of interior storefront at 1st Floor & cellar levels. Installation and removal of interior partitions cleanings and doors”
- Alteration, filed Mar 16, 2024, described as “Suspended scaffold outrigger system at 579 5TH avenue, manhattan for exterior facade repair work.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 15, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of 40' new sidewalk shed at 579 5th ave as indicated on plans. There will be no change in the use, egress, or occupancy under this application”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $23,254,650
- 2026–27 tax
- $2,522,664
- Market value (city estimate)
- $51,677,000
- Taxable value
- $23,254,650
- Assessed land
- $6,930,000
- Assessed improvements
- $16,324,650
Zoning
C5-3: floor area ratio 14.09 built, 15.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.