General Construction at 854 5th Avenue, Manhattan
854 5 AVENUE, MANHATTAN, 10065 · Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill
What was permitted
A significant general construction project is planned for 854 5th Avenue in Manhattan, involving a change of use from zoning groups 3 & 4 to V & VIII.
This extensive renovation, with an estimated project cost of $19,013,759, includes a horizontal enlargement at the 6th floor and roof, as well as interior and exterior work across multiple levels. The permit was issued on May 29, 2026, with JRM CONSTRUCTION MGMT LLC as the contractor.
This massive $19 million project at 854 5th Avenue signals substantial changes for the building, impacting its use and structure significantly.
What it cost
Issued
May 29, 2026
Expires
April 20, 2027
License
General Contractor
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Filed by JRM CONSTRUCTION MGMT LLC · 191 permits across 17 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 | 223539426 |
| Work Permit # | M00895355-I1-GC |
| Job Filing Number | — |
| Work Type | General Construction |
| Status | Permit Issued |
| Job Description | JOB WAS ACCEPTED TO HUB AT CONSULTATION ON 7/18/23. PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE FROM UG 3 & 4 TO UG V & VIII. HORIZONTAL ENLARGEMENT AT 6TH FLOOR & ROOF. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS FOR SUB, CEL, 01-06, ROOF. |
| Floor / Unit | Sub-Cellar 2, Sub-Cellar 1, Sub-Cellar 1, Sub-Cellar 1, Cellar, Cellar, Cellar, Floor Number(s) 1, Floor Number(s) 1, Floor Number(s) 2, Floor Number(s) 3, Floor Number(s) 4, Floor Number(s) 5, Floor |
| Estimated Cost | $19,013,759 |
| Approved | June 30, 2025 |
| Issued | May 29, 2026 |
| Expires | April 20, 2027 |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |
Property Owner
THORNHAM MANAGEMENT LIMITED
SIMON NURNEY