655 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City: Apartment Building Renovation
Apartment Building Renovation at 655 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City was permitted on March 6, 2026 with a stated construction value of under $1M. Demising of Existing Retail & Build Out of 655 Fifth Avenue Temporary Retail Store. Scope includes demolition, new doors/partitions, ceilings, finishes, shelving units, millwork, mechanical & electrical work. No change in use in this application. Builtie tracks the project's stage, the trades still being bought and the people who decide.
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The project
| Address | 655 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City |
| Project | Apartment Building Renovation |
| Building type | Commercial |
| Work | Renovation or alteration |
| Permit issued | March 6, 2026 |
| Stated construction value | under $1M |
| Estimated stage | Framing |
| Company named on the permit | Reveal the builder — free trial |
| Decision makers and contacts | See who to contact — free trial |
From the permit: “Demising of Existing Retail & Build Out of 655 Fifth Avenue Temporary Retail Store. Scope includes demolition, new doors/partitions, ceilings, finishes, shelving units, millwork, mechanical & electrical work. No change in use in this application”
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Where this project is
- Since March 20262 other permits at this address
- March 6, 2026Alteration · under $1M
- March 6, 2026Alteration: demolition · under $1M
- March 6, 2026Alteration: Apartment Building Renovation · under $1M (this page)
- July 15, 2026Alteration CO · under $1M
- August 7, 2026Alteration: demolition · under $1M
- August 11, 2026Alteration · under $1M
- April 2026Estimated construction start (estimate)
- October 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
- 375 Madison Avenue, ManhattanAlteration: facade work · $100M to $250M · July 2026
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- 1730 Broadway, ManhattanAlteration CO: conversion to residential · $50M to $100M · March 2026
- 10 Rockefeller Plaza, ManhattanAlteration CO · $50M to $100M · July 2026
- 6 East 43 Street, ManhattanAlteration CO: conversion to residential · $50M to $100M · September 2026
226 projects of $1M+ were permitted within 1 km in the last 12 months. See them all in Builtie →
The company behind this project has 30 other projects in Builtie
- ████████ ConstructionNew York City · Alteration: roofing · $1M to $5M · 2026
- ████████ ConstructionNew York City · Interior alteration · under $1M · 2026
- ████████ ConstructionNew York City · Interior alteration · under $1M · 2026
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.) | Apr 2026 – Oct 2026 | Estimate |
| Construction Site Security | Mar 2026 – May 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Painting | Apr 2026 – Jun 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Masonry | Apr 2026 – May 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Waterproofing | Apr 2026 – May 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Roofing | Apr 2026 – May 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Windows, Doors and Glazing | Apr 2026 – May 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Electrical | May 2026 – Jun 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| HVAC and Mechanical | May 2026 – Jun 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Plumbing | Apr 2026 – Jun 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Fire Protection | May 2026 – Jun 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
How we estimate: each bar is the share of the build, from the estimated start (April 2026) to the estimated completion (October 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.
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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
Builtie's Starter plan is $79 per seat per month for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds the LinkedIn and email outreach you run yourself. Opening a project spends one credit, and the decision makers, emails, phones and AI call script inside it are included. Your monthly credits reset at each renewal, and extra credit packs are valid for 30 days. The free trial runs 7 days with 10 projects. Custom, where Builtie's team runs the outreach for you, starts from $1,500 a month on top of a Growth seat.
Frequently asked questions
What is being built at 655 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan?
Apartment Building Renovation. Demising of Existing Retail & Build Out of 655 Fifth Avenue Temporary Retail Store. Scope includes demolition, new doors/partitions, ceilings, finishes, shelving units, millwork, mechanical & electrical work. No change in use in this application
When was the permit issued for 655 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan?
March 6, 2026, by New York City.
Who is building 655 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 655 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan need now?
Estimated from the permit date, the award windows for site security; painting; masonry; waterproofing; roofing; window, door and glazing; electrical; HVAC; plumbing; fire protection 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.