Restaurant Renovation at 661 8 Avenue, Manhattan
661 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10036 · Hell's Kitchen
What was permitted
A comprehensive renovation of a restaurant is being undertaken at 661 8 Avenue in Manhattan's bustling Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. This general construction project involves installing new non-load-bearing walls, updating plumbing fixtures, and laying new floor coverings.
The permit was issued on July 14, 2026, with an estimated project cost of $631,500, managed by contractor BELLWOOD NY INC. Importantly, this renovation does not alter the restaurant's use, egress, or occupancy.
For restaurant owners in Hell's Kitchen, the $631,500 estimated cost for renovations like the one at 661 8 Avenue provides valuable insight into project expenses.
What it cost
Issued
July 14, 2026
Expires
July 1, 2027
License
General Contractor
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Filed by BELLWOOD NY INC · 14 permits across 3 neighborhoods
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Tracking number, work description, cost, and dates
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View the official permit record
Tracking number, work description, cost, and dates
| Tracking Number | 498024653 |
| Work Permit # | M01281317-S1-GC |
| Job Filing Number | — |
| Work Type | General Construction |
| Status | Permit Issued |
| Job Description | HEREWITH FILE TO RENOVATE RESTAURANT. WORK INCLUDES NEW NON-LOAD BEARING WALL, NEW PLUMBING FIXTURES, NEW FLOOR COVERING, AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, AND OCCUPANCY. |
| Floor / Unit | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 001 through 002 |
| Estimated Cost | $631,500 |
| Approved | December 15, 2025 |
| Issued | July 14, 2026 |
| Expires | July 1, 2027 |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |
Property Owner
WHARTON PROPERTIES LLC
VALON GJONBALAJ