438 West 20th Street, Manhattan
Single family · built c. 1854 · Block 717, Lot 63.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Aug 20, 2018, described as “Installation of pipe scaffold as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 20, 2018, described as “Installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $593,160
- 2026–27 tax
- $98,804
- Market value (city estimate)
- $9,886,000
- Taxable value
- $497,927
- Assessed land
- $374,220
- Assessed improvements
- $218,940
Zoning
R7B: floor area ratio 2.71 built, 3.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 10 ft (NAVD88).
Landmarks
Part of Chelsea Historic District (Historic District). 18 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.