# 579 5th Avenue, Manhattan

Commercial · built 1954 · Block 1283, Lot 1.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1012830001/579-5-avenue

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

Every lot on block 1283: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/1283.md

## 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.

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