1 Washington Square N, Manhattan

College · built c. 1900 · Block 550, Lot 1.

Building permits

No Work, filed Aug 20, 2026, described as “Outdoor dining event in Washington Mews - NYU owned private (Alley) street.”
Alteration, filed Apr 14, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Temporary tent for a outdoor dinner in Washington Mews. Removed at the end of the programing. No changes to existing structures, use or egress.”
No Work, filed Apr 14, 2026, described as “Outdoor dining event in Washington Mews - NYU owned private (Alley) street. The event is scheduled for April 21st from 5 pm to 7 pm. Alternate rain date will be April 22nd. from 5 pm to 7 pm.”
Alteration, filed Jun 30, 2025, estimated cost $872K, described as “Filing herewith general construction to include minor demo and fan units upgrade as per plans.”
Alteration, filed Feb 18, 2022, estimated cost $10K, described as “Existing boiler # 1 is to be replaced in kind. No change to use, occupancy or egress,”
Alteration, filed Jan 21, 2022, estimated cost $110K, described as “Post fire smoke purge fan replacement at roof and modifications to associated ductwork”
Alteration, filed Aug 1, 2019, estimated cost $6K, described as “Installation of new HVAC split system. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”

Nonprofit exemption (college or university), with no end date, about $1,461,161 a year below the full tax.

R6: floor area ratio 3.35 built, above the 2.43 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

Part of Greenwich Village Historic District (Historic District). 50 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.