5 East 78 Street, Manhattan, New York City: Apartment Building Renovation
Apartment Building Renovation at 5 East 78 Street, Manhattan, New York City was permitted on May 1, 2026 with a stated construction value of under $1M. Change of use from seven residential units to three-family dwelling, interior reconfiguration and removal of existing stair sections, obtain amended certificate of occupancy. Builtie tracks the project's stage, the trades still being bought and the people who decide.
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The project
| Address | 5 East 78 Street, Manhattan, New York City |
| Project | Apartment Building Renovation |
| Building type | Residential |
| Work | Renovation or alteration |
| Permit issued | May 1, 2026 |
| Stated construction value | under $1M |
| Estimated stage | Foundation |
| Company named on the permit | Reveal the builder — free trial |
| Decision makers and contacts | See who to contact — free trial |
From the permit: “Change of use from seven residential units to three-family dwelling, interior reconfiguration and removal of existing stair sections, obtain amended certificate of occupancy”
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Where this project is
- April 30, 2026Alteration: demolition · under $1M
- May 1, 2026Alteration CO: Apartment Building Renovation · under $1M (this page)
- May 5, 2026Alteration: demolition · under $1M
- May 2026Estimated construction start (estimate)
- December 2026Estimated completion (estimate)
How we estimate: from the permit date and its stated value, with the build lengths Builtie's project feed uses (about 7 months for a job this size). It is not the builder's schedule.
Other big projects nearby, including 3 more conversions within 1 km
- 170 Central Park West, ManhattanAlteration CO: addition · $25M to $50M · August 2026
- 1000 5 Avenue, ManhattanAlteration: addition · $25M to $50M · July 2026
- 242 East 71 Street, ManhattanNew building · $25M to $50M · August 2026
- 1014 5 Avenue, ManhattanAlteration CO · $10M to $25M · August 2026
- 20 East 76 Street, ManhattanAlteration CO: conversion to residential · $10M to $25M · October 2026
65 projects of $1M+ were permitted within 1 km in the last 12 months. See them all in Builtie →
Which trades are being bought now
When each trade on this project is usually picked, in calendar months (estimate). As of October 2026 every window below has passed (est.): the project may already be finished.
| Trade | When to approach (est.) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Construction (est.) | May 2026 – Dec 2026 | Estimate |
| Construction Site Security | May 2026 – Jun 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Concrete and Foundation | May 2026 – Jun 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Structural Steel | May 2026 – Jun 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Elevators | May 2026 – Jul 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Framing | May 2026 – Jul 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Painting | Jun 2026 – Aug 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Masonry | May 2026 – Jun 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Waterproofing | May 2026 – Jun 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Roofing | Jun 2026 – Jul 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Windows, Doors and Glazing | Jun 2026 – Jul 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
How we estimate: each bar is the share of the build, from the estimated start (May 2026) to the estimated completion (December 2026) above, when the builder usually picks that trade. It is not the builder's schedule.
What Builtie adds
In Builtie: the decision makers on this project and their verified contacts, the trades already credited on it, the builder's other active permits, and LinkedIn and email outreach that runs while you work.
Other major projects in New York City
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- 110 East 25 Street, Manhattan: Office and Tenant Fit-Out
- 386 Park Avenue South, Manhattan: Office and Tenant Fit-Out
All of them: construction projects in New York City by address. All five boroughs are in the feed, which has run since February 27, 2026. New York issues separate permits for each trade, so the firm named on a permit is often the trade contractor, an engineer or an expediter rather than the developer. Builtie groups the permits into projects and resolves the owner and builder separately.
Plans
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Frequently asked questions
What is being built at 5 East 78 Street, Manhattan?
Apartment Building Renovation. Change of use from seven residential units to three-family dwelling, interior reconfiguration and removal of existing stair sections, obtain amended certificate of occupancy
When was the permit issued for 5 East 78 Street, Manhattan?
May 1, 2026, by New York City.
Who is building 5 East 78 Street, Manhattan?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 5 East 78 Street, Manhattan need now?
Estimated from the permit date, the award windows for site security; concrete; structural steel; elevator; framing; painting; masonry; waterproofing; roofing; window, door and glazing had passed by October 2026; the project may already be finished. Builtie tracks the builder's next projects.
What does Builtie cost?
Starter is $79 per seat per month for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds LinkedIn and email outreach. There is a 7-day free trial with 10 projects.