# 55 West 8th Street, Manhattan

Apartment building · 9 units · built c. 1895 · Block 572, Lot 71.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1005720071/55-west-8-street

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

Every lot on block 572: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/572.md

## 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.

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