Interior Renovation at 785 5 Avenue, Manhattan
785 5 AVENUE, MANHATTAN, 10022 · Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill
What was permitted
This project involves the removal of interior finishes at the cellar and first floor of a building at 785 5 Avenue in Manhattan's Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill neighborhood. The work also includes enlarging windows and door openings, and installing new windows, doors, and exterior finish.
The permit was issued on April 14, 2026, with an estimated cost of $1,426,115.60. WESBUILT CONSTRUCTION MAN (GC) is the contractor for this extensive renovation.
This Upper East Side renovation project, with a cost exceeding $1.4 million, provides insight into the high costs associated with major interior work in Manhattan.
What it cost
Issued
April 14, 2026
Expires
March 20, 2027
License
General Contractor
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Filed by WESBUILT CONSTRUCTION MAN · 52 permits across 14 neighborhoods
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Tracking number, work description, cost, and dates
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Tracking number, work description, cost, and dates
| Tracking Number | 640899993 |
| Work Permit # | M00834043-I1-GC |
| Job Filing Number | — |
| Work Type | General Construction |
| Status | Permit Issued |
| Job Description | Removal of interior finishes at cellar and 1st floor. Removal of selected portions of 1st floor facades, enlargements of windows and door openings, and new windows, doors, and exterior finish, as shown on plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy. |
| Floor / Unit | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 001 through 001 |
| Estimated Cost | $1,426,116 |
| Approved | August 9, 2024 |
| Issued | April 14, 2026 |
| Expires | March 20, 2027 |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |
Property Owner
James Letsen