# 162 West 4th Street, Manhattan

Apartment building · 16 units · built c. 1891 · Block 590, Lot 32.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1005900032/162-west-4-street

More construction in West Village: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/west-village.md

Every lot on block 590: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/590.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Jun 9, 2026, estimated cost $2K, described as “Installation of 2 illuminated signs (indirect illuminated) as follows: 1 sign at the corner between west 4TH st & cornelia st for tacos 1986, & 1 at west 4TH st for mixteca.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 22, 2025, estimated cost $20K, described as “Temporary shorting and structural repairs on ground level.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 16, 2025, estimated cost $20K, described as “Exterior modifications to an existing 5-story building, including sidewalk, curb, and vault replacement. No change to the interior, use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 8, 2024, estimated cost $373K, described as “Renovation of an ex. Eating & drinking in cellar & first flr, removal of built-in millwork, bar counters, provide new finishes all around, relocate bar counter new finishes in bathrooms as per floor plan. No change in occupancy, egress or…”
- Alteration, filed May 21, 2024, estimated cost $20K, described as “Sidewalk vault probes/exploration and temporary shoring installation (see comments section for further clarification & explination) as per plans submitted herewith. There is no change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 4, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of a temporarily heavy-duty 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 Mar 6, 2023, estimated cost $44K, described as “Proposed facade repairs including brick & sealant replacement and metal frame installation as indicated on plans submitted herewith. There is no change in use, egress or occupancy.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $2,167,650
- 2026–27 tax: $260,403
- Market value (city estimate): $4,817,000
- Taxable value: $2,093,440
- Assessed land: $900,000
- Assessed improvements: $1,267,650

## Zoning

R7-2 (part of the lot is R6): floor area ratio 4.55 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 Extension II (Historic District). 32 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

## Board and land use applications

- West Village BID Formation (City Planning 2022M0219): Business improvement district, Completed, filed Nov 23, 2021, decided May 4, 2022. (Map shows approximate boundary, please see Public Documents below for exact boundary) An application from the Department of Small Business Services (SBS) on behalf of the proposed West Village Business Improvement District (BID) to form…
- KARAVAS PLACE TAVERN (Renewal) (City Planning P2015M0040): Completed, decided Apr 7, 2015. Renewal Application to operate an enclosed sidewalk café with 10 tables and 21 seats at 162 West 4th Street on the northwest corner of Cornelia Street
- Karavas Place Tavern (City Planning P2012M0657): Completed, decided Oct 24, 2013. Renewal of a revocable consent to operate an enclosed sidewalk café with 11 tables and 22 seats at 162 West 4th Street
- KARAVAS PLACE TAVERN (City Planning P2010M0319): Completed, decided Nov 18, 2010. RENEWAL-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 21 SEATS
- KARAVAS PLACE TAVERN (City Planning P2008M0413): Completed, decided Jun 19, 2008. RENEWAL-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 21 SEATS
- KARAVAS PLACE TAVERN (City Planning P2006M0482): Completed, decided Jan 18, 2006. RENEWAL-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 21 SEATS
- KARAVAS PLACE (City Planning P2001M0470): Completed, decided Jul 3, 2001. RENEWAL-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 25 SEATS FOR 5 YEARS
- KARAVAS PLACE TAVERN (City Planning P1999M0538): Completed, decided Sep 17, 1999. NEW-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 23 SEATS
- KARAVAS PLACE (City Planning P1996M0529): Completed, decided Jan 10, 1996. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 36 SEATS FOR 5-YEARS
- KARAVAS PLACE (City Planning P1991M0694): Completed, decided Sep 3, 1991. RENEWAL-UNENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE FOR 5-YEARS, WITH 36 SEATS

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