1487 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan
Apartment building · 38 units · built c. 1920 · Block 2166, Lot 23.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Sep 17, 2026, estimated cost $8K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 lbs per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 24, 2022, estimated cost $5K, described as “Facade repair which includes brick pointing and brick crack fill as per plans. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application. Sidewalk shed filed under separate application.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 27, 2021, estimated cost $15K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 lbs per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 20, 2020, estimated cost $7K, described as “Add a sink, relocate restrooms and replace a hot water heater, including piping work.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $2,519,100
- 2026–27 tax
- $294,095
- Market value (city estimate)
- $5,598,000
- Taxable value
- $2,370,850
- Assessed land
- $308,250
- Assessed improvements
- $2,210,850
Tax breaks
- J-51 abatement, through Dec 31, 2035, a $815 credit this tax year.
Zoning
R7-2: floor area ratio 4.82 built, above the 3.44 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.