# 1 Washington Square N, Manhattan

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

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1005500001/1-washington-square-n

More construction in Greenwich Village: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/greenwich-village.md

Every lot on block 550: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/550.md

## 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.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $13,469,400
- Market value (city estimate): $29,932,000
- Taxable value: $0
- Assessed land: $1,562,400
- Assessed improvements: $11,907,000

## Tax breaks

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

## Zoning

R6: floor area ratio 3.35 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 (Historic District). 50 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

From New York City and Jersey City public records, refreshed within a day of each release. Sources: https://umarelli.org/sources. Methodology and corrections: https://umarelli.org/methodology