492 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan

Apartment building · 17 units · built 2019 · Block 1959, Lot 54.

Building permits

Alteration, filed Feb 25, 2021, estimated cost $12K, described as “It is proposed to install marquee as shown on plans. no change of use, egress or occupancy. Application filed in conjunction with NB # 121190861”
Alteration, filed Nov 8, 2019, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of a temporary scaffold @ elevator shaft as per plans in conjunction with NB construction. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Scaffold to comply with chapter 33 of NYC building code of 2014.”
Alteration, filed May 22, 2019, described as “Installation of temporary sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.”
Alteration, filed May 9, 2019, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of a temporary scaffold as per plans in conjunction with NB construction. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Scaffold to comply with chapter 33 of NYC building code of 2014.”
Alteration, filed Oct 23, 2018, estimated cost $10K, described as “It is proposed to install construction fence in conjunction with NB # 121190861 as shown on plans.”

421-a exemption, through Jun 30, 2057, about $328,289 a year below the full tax.

R8: floor area ratio 7.49 built, above the 6.02 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.

492 Saint Nicholas Avenue (City Planning P2013M0432): Completed, decided Jul 1, 2014. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development is requesting an acquisition of a privately-owned vacant lot, UDAAP designation, disposition, and project approval.