# 438 West 20th Street, Manhattan

Single family · built c. 1854 · Block 717, Lot 63.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1007170063/438-west-20-street

More construction in Chelsea: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/chelsea.md

Every lot on block 717: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/717.md

## 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.

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