20 West 12th Street, Manhattan
Apartment building · 6 units · built c. 1847 · Block 575, Lot 42.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Nov 19, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Re-Cladding of existing fence and framing of wood all over one portion of existing fence. Additional decorative screen wall within fenced property. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Application filed to respond to ECB Violation…”
- Alteration, filed Oct 9, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Re cladding of existing fence and framing of new wall over one portion of existing fencing.addition of decorative screen wall within fenced property. Filing to answer ecb violation 39158291M for work without a permit.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,881,000
- 2026–27 tax
- $121,258
- Market value (city estimate)
- $4,180,000
- Taxable value
- $974,819
- Assessed land
- $459,000
- Assessed improvements
- $1,422,000
Zoning
R6: floor area ratio 2.69 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). 6 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.