46 Downing Street, Manhattan
Apartment building · 17 units · built c. 1892 · Block 528, Lot 32.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Nov 5, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 lbs per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 5, 2026, estimated cost $9K, described as “Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. Work shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 19, 2026, described as “Suspended scaffolding and roof hoist filedin order to perform facade exterior work.facade inspections to be done. Sidewalkshed to be installed under separateapplication. Post approval amendment filedfor changes to the layout of…”
- Alteration, filed Jun 29, 2026, estimated cost $48K, described as “Roof repair and restoration as per plans filed. No change in occupancy, use or egress. No development or enlargement.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 22, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of pipe scaffolding as per plans. All equipment shall comply with chapter # 33 of the 2022 code. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 13, 2024, estimated cost $67K, described as “Facade repair and restoration as per plans filed. No change in occupancy, use or egress. Nodevelopment or enlargement.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 6, 2023, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of 300 psf sidewalk shed as per plans. All equipment shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 21, 2019, estimated cost $5K, described as “Existing gas service for final gas connections to 2 gas boilers.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 6, 2017, 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
- $1,741,050
- 2026–27 tax
- $185,888
- Market value (city estimate)
- $3,869,000
- Taxable value
- $1,494,400
- Assessed land
- $144,000
- Assessed improvements
- $1,597,050
Zoning
R6: floor area ratio 4.71 built, above the 2.43 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Landmarks
Part of Greenwich Village Historic District Extension II (Historic District). 8 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.