55 West 8th Street, Manhattan
Apartment building · 9 units · built c. 1895 · Block 572, Lot 71.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Sep 28, 2023, estimated cost $3K, described as “Installation of an illuminated business accessory sign . No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 6, 2023, estimated cost $112K, described as “Refurbishing existing retail store at 1ST floor as per plan including mechanical work type. Plumbing work type to be filed under separate DOB now application.no change in use, occupancy, or means of egress.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 6, 2023, estimated cost $36K, described as “Install Air Conditioning Unit at 1st floor indicated on drawings filed herewith. No change in Use Egress or Occupancy under this application”
- Alteration, filed Jul 15, 2020, estimated cost $35K, described as “Relocate gas meters at hallways to cellar and install new gas risers at cellar through 6th floor indicated on drawings filed herewith. No change in Use Egress or occupancy under this application.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $7,048,800
- 2026–27 tax
- $188,405
- Market value (city estimate)
- $15,664,000
- Taxable value
- $1,514,635
- Assessed land
- $571,500
- Assessed improvements
- $6,477,300
Zoning
C4-5: floor area ratio 4.59 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.
Landmarks
Part of Greenwich Village Historic District (Historic District). 24 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.