51 West 8th Street, Manhattan
Apartment building · 16 units · built c. 1877 · Block 572, Lot 69.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed May 7, 2026, estimated cost $144K, described as “Propose interior renovation for existing eating and drinking establishment on 1st floor of mixed use building as per plan. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 12, 2026, estimated cost $20K, described as “Repair Facade, replace Storefront & Windows to comply with LPC requirements. No change in Use, Occupancy and Egress.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 14, 2025, estimated cost $60K, described as “Interior work to clean up the space and remove finishes to prepare white box for potential new tenant. Restore fire rated construction, level floors and repair existing construction as required. No change in Use, Occupancy and Egress.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $948,150
- 2026–27 tax
- $113,547
- Market value (city estimate)
- $2,107,000
- Taxable value
- $912,830
- Assessed land
- $186,750
- Assessed improvements
- $761,400
Zoning
C4-5: floor area ratio 4.04 built, above the 3.44 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Mar 7, 2025: $3,740,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Greenwich Village Historic District (Historic District). 10 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.