52 Laight Street, Manhattan
Condominium · 6 units · built c. 1920 · Block 219, Lot 7506.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Oct 28, 2026, described as “FISP INSPECTION (Facade Inspection Safety Program). INDUSTRIAL ROPE ACCESS TECHNIQUES AND METHODS. SEE ATTACHED PLANS. Designated Primary Site supervisor: Jesus Decola”
- Alteration, filed Sep 18, 2026, estimated cost $251K, described as “Interior renovation to the 6th-floor apartment including minor interior partitions and plumbing with related finishes. No change to use, egress, occupancy, or bulk.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 4, 2021, described as “Installation of temporary sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $4,639,050
- 2026–27 tax
- $211,947
- Market value (city estimate)
- $10,309,000
- Taxable value
- $1,703,892
- Assessed land
- $47,251
- Assessed improvements
- $4,591,799
- Condo units with their own tax lots
- 7
Zoning
C6-2A: floor area ratio 4.22 built, 6.02 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year.
Recent sales
- Jan 27, 2026: $5,650,000, Apt R6
- Jul 30, 2025: $5,500,000, Apt R2
- Jan 23, 2023: $4,400,000, Apt R5
- Aug 23, 2022: $5,350,000, Apt R6
- Mar 22, 2018: $3,200,000, Unit C
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Tribeca North Historic District (Historic District). 6 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.
Board and land use applications
- Variance or special permit (Board of Standards and Appeals 328-06-BZ): Variance or special permit, Granted, filed Dec 20, 2006, decided Sep 25, 2007. Variance (§72-21) to allow an eight (8) story residential building containing six (6) dwelling units and ground floor retail use; contrary to regulations for use (§42-00, §111-104(e),and §111-102(b)). M1-5 district (Area B-2 of Special…