661 8 Avenue, Manhattan, New York City: Restaurant Renovation
Restaurant Renovation at 661 8 Avenue, Manhattan, New York City was permitted on September 23, 2026 with a stated construction value of under $1M. 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. Builtie tracks the project's stage, the trades still being bought and the people who decide.
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The project
| Address | 661 8 Avenue, Manhattan, New York City |
| Project | Restaurant Renovation |
| Building type | Commercial |
| Work | Renovation or alteration |
| Permit issued | September 23, 2026 |
| Stated construction value | under $1M |
| Estimated stage | Permit |
| Company named on the permit | Reveal the builder — free trial |
| Decision makers and contacts | See who to contact — free trial |
From the permit: “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”
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Where this project is
- Since April 20266 other permits at this address
- April 28, 2026Alteration CO: plumbing · under $1M
- August 26, 2026Alteration CO: fire protection · under $1M
- September 9, 2026Alteration: structural work · under $1M
- September 23, 2026Alteration CO: Restaurant Renovation · under $1M (this page)
- September 29, 2026Alteration CO: plumbing · under $1M
- October 13, 2026Alteration CO: mechanical · under $1M
- October 2026Estimated construction start (estimate)
- April 2027Estimated 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 4 more conversions within 1 km
- 495 11 Avenue, ManhattanNew building · over $250M · March 2026
- 592 7 Avenue, ManhattanAlteration CO: conversion to residential · $100M to $250M · July 2026
- 10 Rockefeller Plaza, ManhattanAlteration CO · $50M to $100M · July 2026
- 371 Seventh Avenue, ManhattanAlteration CO: interior alteration · $50M to $100M · October 2026
- 6 East 43 Street, ManhattanAlteration CO: conversion to residential · $50M to $100M · September 2026
127 projects of $1M+ were permitted within 1 km in the last 12 months. See them all in Builtie →
The company behind this project has 7 other projects in Builtie
- ████████ ConstructionNew York City · Alteration CO: conversion to residential · under $1M · 2026
- ████████ ConstructionNew York City · Alteration: fire protection · under $1M · 2026
- ████████ ConstructionNew York City · Alteration: roofing · 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: 6 to approach now, 1 coming up.
| Trade | When to approach (est.) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Construction (est.) | Oct 2026 – Apr 2027 | Estimate |
| Excavation and Site Work | Oct 2026 | Approach now |
| Construction Site Security | Oct 2026 – Nov 2026 | Approach now |
| Concrete and Foundation | Oct 2026 – Nov 2026 | Approach now |
| Structural Steel | Oct 2026 – Nov 2026 | Approach now |
| Elevators | Oct 2026 – Nov 2026 | Approach now |
| Framing | Oct 2026 – Nov 2026 | Approach now |
| Painting | Nov 2026 – Dec 2026 | Coming up |
How we estimate: each bar is the share of the build, from the estimated start (October 2026) to the estimated completion (April 2027) 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
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Frequently asked questions
What is being built at 661 8 Avenue, Manhattan?
Restaurant Renovation. 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
When was the permit issued for 661 8 Avenue, Manhattan?
September 23, 2026, by New York City.
Who is building 661 8 Avenue, Manhattan?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 661 8 Avenue, Manhattan need now?
Estimated as of October 2026, the trades to approach now are excavation and site work; site security; concrete; structural steel; elevator; framing. Coming up: painting from November 2026.
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.