Brause Realty to demolish 4 buildings on Second Avenue in Murray Hill

Brause Realty, on August 8, filed several permit applications for the demolition of four buildings spanning 733 to 739 Second Avenue in Murray Hill, in Manhattan. David Brause, president of the firm, filed the plans.

Earlier this year, the developer filed plans to demolish 729 Second Avenue, at the northwest corner of the intersection of 39th Street and Second Avenue.

No new building plans have been filed at the site yet, it is unclear what the developer plans to do once the site is vacant.

The first plans call for the demolition of a four-story building at 733 2nd Avenue.

The project is described in the filings as: full demolition of four-story structure, using hand held and mechanical means to assist.

The property was acquired for $9 million on December 9, 2021.

Direct link to Acris document. LINK

Direct link to DOB document. LINK

The second plans call for the demolition of a four-story building at 735 2nd Avenue.

The project is described in the filings as: full demolition of four-story structure and ph, using hand held and mechanical means

The property was acquired for $8.3 million on June 14, 2022.

Direct link to Acris document. LINK

Direct link to DOB document. LINK

The third plans call for the demolition of a four-story building at 737 2nd Avenue.

The project is described in the filings as: full demolition of four-story structure, using hand held and mechanical means

The property was acquired with two other properties for $11.4 million on June 14, 2022.

Direct link to Acris document. LINK

Direct link to DOB document. LINK

The fourth plans call for the demolition of a five-story building at 739 2nd Avenue.

The project is described in the filings as: full demolition of five-story structure, using hand held and mechanical means

The property was acquired with two other properties for $11.4 million on June 14, 2022.

Direct link to Acris document. LINK

Direct link to DOB document. LINK