161 West 4th Street, Manhattan

Mixed use · 6 units · built c. 1847 · Block 592, Lot 27.

Building permits

Alteration, filed Apr 30, 2025, estimated cost $3K, described as “Install storefront awnings with non-illuminated copy reading "hamlet's vintage". Total surface area of copy not to exceed 12 sq ft. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
Alteration, filed Apr 30, 2025, described as “Install d/f non-illuminated blade sign on exterior wall (hamlet's vintage)”
Alteration, filed Jul 9, 2018, estimated cost $5K, described as “Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. Work shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
Alteration, filed Nov 14, 2017, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans for remedial repairs. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter 33 of the NYC 2014 building code.”
Alteration, filed Nov 3, 2017, estimated cost $3K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”

R7-2: floor area ratio 3.02 built, 3.44 allowed by base zoning.

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

Part of Greenwich Village Historic District (Historic District). 25 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

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…