279 West 4th Street, Manhattan
Single family · built c. 1869 · Block 613, Lot 7.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Jun 16, 2026, estimated cost $139K, described as “Renovation of an existing single-family dwelling. Work includes non-structural demolition, general construction and minor mechanical modification as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $397,620
- 2026–27 tax
- $27,977
- Market value (city estimate)
- $6,627,000
- Taxable value
- $140,992
- Assessed land
- $235,980
- Assessed improvements
- $161,640
Zoning
R6: floor area ratio 2.36 built, 2.43 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Jun 21, 2022: $8,525,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Greenwich Village Historic District (Historic District). 7 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.