159 West 12th Street, Manhattan
Single family · built c. 1841 · Block 608, Lot 69.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Oct 24, 2023, estimated cost $43K, described as “General construction for new pergola in rear yard's garden as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 25, 2022, estimated cost $10K, described as “Filing for minor plumbing work as per plans submitted.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 28, 2021, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. Live load 300 psf”
- Alteration, filed Sep 28, 2021, estimated cost $1K, 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.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $824,460
- 2026–27 tax
- $59,650
- Market value (city estimate)
- $13,741,000
- Taxable value
- $300,612
- Assessed land
- $177,120
- Assessed improvements
- $647,340
Zoning
R6: floor area ratio 2.37 built, 2.43 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- May 21, 2021: $19,750,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Greenwich Village Historic District (Historic District). 12 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.
Board and land use applications
- Appeal (Board of Standards and Appeals 153-06-A): Appeal, Denied, filed Jul 12, 2006, decided Jan 9, 2007. Appeal challenging the Department of Buildings interpretation that Quality Housing Bulk regulations may be utilized by a single-family residence seeking to enlarge in a non-contextual zoning district.