1280 5th Avenue, Manhattan
Condominium · 112 units · built 2008 · Block 1615, Lot 7501.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Sep 15, 2026, described as “Inspection using industrial rope access techniques and methods. See attached plans; designated primary site supervisor: GABRIEL HURTADO”
- No Work, filed Sep 11, 2026, described as “TPA: Future Africa Forum 2026 - 9/23/2026 - 6pm-9:30pm”
- Alteration, filed Sep 11, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Temporary Installation to be used on a temporary event " The Africa Center Forum". All the Installations are to be removed upon completion of the event.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 17, 2025, estimated cost $150K, described as “Replacement of Lobby AC & insulation of new package room AC. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 17, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “Temporary Installations to be used on a temporary event " Africa Center Forum". All the Installations are to be removed upon completion of the event.”
- No Work, filed Sep 17, 2025, described as “Tpa: future africa forum 2025 - 200 persons - september 24, 2025 - 1PM-10PM”
- No Work, filed Sep 12, 2024, described as “Tpa: africa center - unga launch event - 9/23/2024 (450 persons max) - 9/24/2024 (154 persons max). See comments”
- Alteration, filed Sep 11, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Temporary tents to be used on a temporary event "Africa Center Event". All the tents are to be removed upon completion of the event.”
- No Work, filed Feb 6, 2024, described as “(TPA Layout #1) - Feb 10: A New Multiculturalism 6-9 PM, Space 1 - 62 persons max with two fireguards. (TPA Layout #2) - Feb 11: Africa Day Film Screening 2-5 PM, Space 2 - 152 persons max - 3 fireguards. (TPA Layout #3) - Feb 12: Private…”
- No Work, filed Jan 19, 2024
- No Work, filed Sep 15, 2023, described as “The Future Africa Forum 9/19/2023 from 8am - 5pm (Space #1 for 100 persons - 1 fireguard), (Space #2 for 2 persons 3 fireguards)”
- Alteration, filed Apr 20, 2022, estimated cost $205K, described as “This application is filed for minor cosmetic work at 1ST floor lobby area, and counter desk, no plumbing or mechanical work, no change of use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Apr 13, 2022, estimated cost $4K, described as “Installation of temporary plywood construction fence as shown on plans. Installation shall comply with BSA-351-74-sm, ll-33/91, and chapter 33, section 3307 of 2014 NYC building code and tppn# 9/99. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 11, 2021, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of 300psf sidewalk shed and chain link fence as pe plans, all equipment shall comply with chapter# 33 of the code, no changes in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 1, 2021, estimated cost $92K, described as “Facade repairs including precast panel patching, railing installation, fire-rated infill, and sealant replacement. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- No Work, filed Jan 30, 2020, described as “20_106-Fashion show for the Area brand. SAPO event ID # 528723”
- No Work, filed Oct 29, 2019, described as “19_843-Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project at the Africa Center. Fundraiser for ticketed persons, non-simultaneous use of TPA spaces with 204 persons maximum. Tent outside is 74 persons max and does not require a TPA. SAPO event ID #…”
- No Work, filed Sep 18, 2019, described as “Refiling updated plan to already approved application M00210910. Unable to file PAA under M00210910. The Future Africa Forum - 249 persons Atrium Lecture (Space 2).TPA Date: September 23, 2019 12pm 11pm on 1st floor. Tents filed by others.”
- No Work, filed Aug 15, 2019, described as “The Future Africa Forum - 158 persons Atrium Banquet Room. TPA Date: September 23, 2019 12pm 11pm on 1st floor.”
- No Work, filed Aug 15, 2019, described as “The Future Africa Forum - 209 persons Atrium Lecture (Space 2). TPA Date: September 23, 2019 12pm 11pm on 1st floor.”
- No Work, filed Aug 15, 2019, described as “The Future Africa Forum - 189 persons Gallery (Space 2). TPA Date: September 23, 2019 12pm 11pm on 1st floor.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $33,172,132
- 2026–27 tax
- $2,507,001
- Market value (city estimate)
- $73,715,831
- Taxable value
- $22,088,897
- Assessed land
- $5,026,961
- Assessed improvements
- $28,145,171
- Condo units with their own tax lots
- 135
Tax breaks
- Nonprofit exemption (museum), with no end date, about $1,158,697 a year below the full tax.
- Co-op and condo abatement, with no end date, a $226,672 credit this tax year.
Zoning
C4-6 (part of the lot is R7-2): floor area ratio 9.65 built, 10.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Apr 30, 2026: $1,810,000, Apt 10B
- Apr 6, 2026: $2,500,000, Apt 11A
- Mar 3, 2026: $225,000, Apt PS10
- Dec 10, 2025: $1,600,000, Apt 9K
- Nov 21, 2025: $1,825,000, Apt 7A
- Aug 18, 2025: $738,000, Apt 16E
- Jun 23, 2025: $2,235,000, Unit PHB
- Oct 16, 2024: $2,150,000, Apt 20B
- Sep 23, 2024: $1,600,000, Apt 15D
- Aug 30, 2024: $2,900,000, Apt 8B/C
The 10 most recent of 50 open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Board and land use applications
- 2264 2ND AVE (City Planning P1983M0836): Completed, decided Nov 17, 1983. UDAAP