52 Charles Street, Manhattan
Two-family · built c. 1840 · Block 611, Lot 13.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Feb 14, 2024, estimated cost $31K, described as “Stable soil slopes, and lateral bracing for the proposed excavation and foundation work. As per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 14, 2024, estimated cost $31K, described as “Box pit single tier underpinning. As per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 5, 2022, estimated cost $500K, described as “Convert existing two family dwelling to single family dwelling. Renovate interior of existing and increase area with horizontal and vertical enlargement as per plans submitted herewith.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 12, 2022, estimated cost $17K, described as “Cap and remove plumbing fixtures all as per plan , no change in use egress or occupancy . (general construction filed under application #M08013269)”
- Alteration, filed Oct 11, 2022, estimated cost $10K, described as “Removal of non-load bearing interior partitions. Disconnect plumbing fixtures. All as per plans.(Plumbing filed under application #M08013848)”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $576,540
- 2026–27 tax
- $45,723
- Market value (city estimate)
- $9,609,000
- Taxable value
- $230,422
- Assessed land
- $174,960
- Assessed improvements
- $401,580
Zoning
C2-6: floor area ratio 1.92 built, 3.44 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Jun 15, 2026: $7,550,000, 3,640 sq ft ($2,074 per sq ft)
- Dec 2, 2021: $9,250,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Greenwich Village Historic District (Historic District). 6 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.