575 Lexington Ave, Manhattan
Condominium · built 1958 · Block 1306, Lot 7501.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Oct 13, 2026, estimated cost $120K, described as “General Construction to take place on the 23rd floor as per drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 22, 2026, estimated cost $2K, described as “Illuminated non-advertising double-face projecting accessory sign - weill cornell medicine newyork-presbyterian. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 22, 2026, estimated cost $2K, described as “Illuminated non-advertising accessory sign -in property lines - weill cornell medicine newyork-presbyterian. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 22, 2026, estimated cost $2K, described as “Illuminated non-advertising accessory sign - weill cornell medicine newyork-presbyterian. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 22, 2026, estimated cost $650, described as “Non-illuminated non-advertising accessory sign - weill cornell medicine newyork-presbyterian. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 23, 2026, estimated cost $525K, described as “Provide Stress piping Expansion Calculations.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 24, 2025, estimated cost $42K, described as “Plumbing modifications to take place on the 27th floor as per drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 24, 2025, estimated cost $922K, described as “General Construction modifications to take place on the 27th floor as per drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 24, 2025, estimated cost $24K, described as “Sprinkler modifications to take place on the 27th floor as per drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 24, 2025, estimated cost $178K, described as “Mechanical modifications to take place on the 27th floor as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 22, 2025, estimated cost $5.6M, described as “Wmc interior 4th floor: modification to interior partitions and finishes to accommodate the clinical practices renovation in the existing building. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 22, 2025, estimated cost $1.5M, described as “Wcm interior 4: HVAC ductwork, piping and equipment modifications to accommodate the clinical practices renovation in the existing building. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 10, 2025, estimated cost $3K, described as “Temporary system 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 Feb 13, 2025, estimated cost $5.8M, described as “Wmc interior 5th floor: modification to interior partitions and finishes to accommodate the new clinic services in the existing building. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 7, 2025, estimated cost $805K, described as “Wcm interior 5th floor: plumbing and sprinkler modifications to accommodate the new clinic services in the existing building. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 5, 2025, estimated cost $1.6M, described as “Wcm interior 5th floor: HVAC ductwork, piping and equipment modifications to accommodate the new clinic services in the existing building. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 5, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Wcm 5th floor: structural work to accommodate the new clinic services in the existing building. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 19, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of temporary plywood enclosure as per plans during general construction work. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Plywood enclosure installed in accordance with 2022 NYC building code, chapter 33.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 5, 2024, estimated cost $470K, described as “General Construction modifications taking place on the 26th floor as per drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 4, 2024, estimated cost $48K, described as “Plumbing modifications to take place on the 26th floor as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 4, 2024, estimated cost $325K, described as “Mechanical modifications to take place on the 26th floor as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 4, 2024, estimated cost $14K, described as “Sprinkler modifications to take place on the 26th floor as per drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 3, 2024, estimated cost $2K, described as “Temporary roof protection at adjoining properties during bldg alteration, filed sep. Roof protection shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC bc. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 27, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of a temporary system scaffold system as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Scaffold installed in accordance with 2022 NYC building code, chapter 33.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 4, 2024, estimated cost $36K, described as “General Construction modifications taking place on the 26th floor as per drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
66 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map.
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $104,906,700
- 2026–27 tax
- $8,092,227
- Market value (city estimate)
- $233,125,999
- Taxable value
- $74,596,483
- Assessed land
- $18,719,999
- Assessed improvements
- $86,186,701
- Condo units with their own tax lots
- 22
Tax breaks
- Nonprofit exemption (nonprofit, use planned), with no end date, about $2,128,200 a year below the full tax.
Zoning
C6-6 (part of the lot is C6-4.5): floor area ratio 16.96 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.
Board and land use applications
- Change to an earlier grant (Board of Standards and Appeals 70-97-BZII): Change to an earlier grant, Granted, filed Nov 10, 2016, decided Aug 8, 2017. Extension of Term of a Special Permit (§73-36) to permitting the operation of a Physical Culture Establishment (New York Sports Club)which expired on November 1, 2016. C6-6 and C6-4.5 (MID) zoning district.
In the news
Weill Cornell Medicine Finalizes 300,000-Square-Foot Lease at 575 Lexington Avenue in Midtown East, Manhattan, New York YIMBY, Nov 1, 2023.