# 173 7th Avenue South, Manhattan

Commercial · built c. 1915 · Block 613, Lot 62.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1006130062/173-7-avenue-south

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

Every lot on block 613: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/613.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Nov 15, 2024, estimated cost $9K, described as “Install new duct and exhaust blower fan for existing commercial kitchen hood type i”
- Alteration, filed Sep 27, 2024, estimated cost $75K, described as “Interior renovations of existing restaurant as per plans filed herewith.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 25, 2023, estimated cost $7K, described as “Install (5) new gas comm. Cooking equip, (1) fire suppression sov for commerical kitchen and (1) gas hwh as per plan. Existing gas meter at cellar. All new gas piping except for gas-fired furnace rtu on roof. No change to use, egress, or…”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $781,200
- 2026–27 tax: $78,950
- Market value (city estimate): $1,736,000
- Taxable value: $727,780
- Assessed land: $281,250
- Assessed improvements: $499,950

## Zoning

C2-6: floor area ratio 1.50 built, 3.44 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

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

## Landmarks

Part of Greenwich Village Historic District (Historic District). 17 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

## Board and land use applications

- (Renewal) Empire Szechwan Village (City Planning P2015M0038): Completed, decided Dec 30, 2014. Renewal Application to operate an existing encolsed sidewalk café with 11 tables and 22 seats at 173 Seventh Avenue South
- Empire Szechwan Village (City Planning P2012M0638): Completed, decided May 3, 2012. Renewal of a revocable consent to operate an enclosed sidewalk café with 11 tables and 20 to 22 seats at 173 Seventh Avenue South
- EMPIRE SZECHWAN VILLAGE (City Planning P2010M0300): Completed, decided Aug 27, 2010. RENEWAL-ENCLOSED CAFE WITH 22 SEATS
- EMPIRE SZECHUAN VILLAGE (City Planning P2006M0486): Completed, decided Feb 21, 2006. RENEWAL-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 22 SEATS
- EMPIRE SZECHUAN VILLAGE (City Planning P2001M0483): Completed, decided May 4, 2001. RENEWAL-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE 5-YEARS WITH 22 SEATS
- EMPIRE SCECHUAN VILLAGE (City Planning P1999M0684): Completed, decided Sep 17, 1999. NEW-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 22 SEATS
- EMPIRE SZECHUAN VILLAGE (City Planning P1997M0633): Completed, decided Oct 8, 1997. RENEWAL-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 24 SEATS FOR 5-YEARS
- EMPIRE SZECHUAN VILLAGE (City Planning P1992M0669): Completed, decided Jul 10, 1992. RENEWAL-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE FOR 5-YEARS
- EMPIRE SZECHUAN VILLAGE (City Planning P1989M1170): Completed, decided Oct 16, 1989. RENEWAL-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 24 SEATS FOR 5-YEARS
- EMPIRE SZECHUAN VILLAGE (City Planning P1987M1118): Completed, decided Sep 11, 1988. CONSENT-ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE WITH 24 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