12 West 12th Street, Manhattan

House of worship · built 1958 · Block 575, Lot 48.

Building permits

Alteration, filed May 8, 2025, estimated cost $185K, described as “Interior renovation of the accessory to nursery spaces (library and pantry), including relocation of the stair to the existing raised platform on the 4th floor as shown on plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
Alteration, filed Nov 22, 2024, described as “Installation of temporary sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.”
Alteration, filed Jul 21, 2020, estimated cost $50K, described as “Structural modifications for installation of a guardrail on a portion of the the penthouse's roof..”
Alteration, filed Jul 7, 2020, estimated cost $650K, described as “Modifications to mechanical systems for installation of new units on 3RD-6TH floors and roof.”
Alteration, filed Jun 19, 2020, estimated cost $15K, described as “Respectfully request to remove Post Installed Anchors Inspection from items required list and submit revised plans.”
Alteration, filed May 16, 2018, described as “Sidewalk shed proposed installation of sidewalk shed as per plan no change in use, occupancy of egress under this application.”
Alteration, filed May 15, 2018, described as “Pipe scaffold proposed installation of pipe scaffold as per plan. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”

Nonprofit exemption (house of worship), with no end date, about $1,397,797 a year below the full tax.

R10 (part of the lot is R6): floor area ratio 10.63 built, above the 10.00 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). 28 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.