53 West 8th Street, Manhattan

Apartment building · 15 units · built c. 1890 · Block 572, Lot 70.

Building permits

Alteration, filed Apr 4, 2023, estimated cost $40K, described as “Existing 5 story mix-used building with interior renovation on partition work on 2ND and 3RD floor at apt 2RE & 3RE only. No change in use, means of egress or occupancy.”
Alteration, filed Feb 10, 2023, estimated cost $10K, described as “Adding plumbing fixtures to existing drinking eating esatblishemnt on 1ST floor and cellar. No change in use, egress and ocupancy.”
Alteration, filed Aug 18, 2022, estimated cost $55K, described as “Filing herewith for the installation of mechanical systems .No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
Alteration, filed Nov 12, 2020, estimated cost $40K, described as “Remove existing fuel oil burning boiler with pilot light. Install new gas fired only boiler.”
Alteration, filed Nov 12, 2020, estimated cost $45K, described as “Install combined sprinkler system (with M00315341-pl), sprinkler heads, piping and sp siamese connection. No change to use egress or occupancy.”
Alteration, filed Nov 12, 2020, estimated cost $75K, described as “Propose to replace water service.propose to replace gas piping. No change to use, egress and occupancy.”
Alteration, filed Nov 5, 2018, estimated cost $4K, described as “Installation of temporary construction fence.”

C4-5: floor area ratio 3.97 built, above the 3.44 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). 25 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.