988 5 Avenue, Manhattan, New York City: Apartment Building Renovation

Apartment Building Renovation at 988 5 Avenue, Manhattan, New York City was permitted on March 18, 2026 with a stated construction value of under $1M. Amended to show the renovation apt on 12th floor including masonry opening enlargement. 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 | 988 5 Avenue, Manhattan, New York City |
| Project | Apartment Building Renovation |
| Building type | Residential |
| Work | Renovation or alteration |
| Permit issued | March 18, 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: “Amended to show the renovation apt on 12th floor including masonry opening enlargement. no change in use, egress and occupancy”
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Where this project is
- March 18, 2026Alteration: Apartment Building Renovation · under $1M (this page)
- June 2, 2026Alteration: site protection · 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.
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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 | May 2026 – Jun 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Windows, Doors and Glazing | Apr 2026 – Jun 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Electrical | May 2026 – Jun 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| HVAC and Mechanical | May 2026 – Jun 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Plumbing | May 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 988 5 Avenue, Manhattan?
Apartment Building Renovation. Amended to show the renovation apt on 12th floor including masonry opening enlargement. no change in use, egress and occupancy
When was the permit issued for 988 5 Avenue, Manhattan?
March 18, 2026, by New York City.
Who is building 988 5 Avenue, Manhattan?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 988 5 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.
