281 West 12th Street, Manhattan
Mixed use · 5 units · built c. 1870 · Block 615, Lot 100.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Jul 28, 2025, estimated cost $29K, described as “Install new exterior chimney as per plans. No change to use, occupancy or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 5, 2023, estimated cost $5K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 lbs 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.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 13, 2021, estimated cost $34K, described as “Replacement of existing flooring. No change to use, occupancy or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 19, 2019, estimated cost $4K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 lbs 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.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 19, 2019, 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.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $2,079,000
- 2026–27 tax
- $51,749
- Market value (city estimate)
- $4,620,000
- Taxable value
- $416,021
- Assessed land
- $413,550
- Assessed improvements
- $1,665,450
Zoning
R6: floor area ratio 5.16 built, above the 2.43 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Landmarks
Part of Greenwich Village Historic District (Historic District). 7 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.