# 281 West 12th Street, Manhattan

Mixed use · 5 units · built c. 1870 · Block 615, Lot 100.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1006150100/281-west-12-street

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

Every lot on block 615: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/615.md

## 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.

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