# 355 West 20th Street, Manhattan

Apartment building · 5 units · built c. 1858 · Block 744, Lot 9.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1007440009/355-west-20-street

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

Every lot on block 744: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/744.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Jun 23, 2025, 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 Aug 9, 2022, estimated cost $85K, described as “Repair of cornice, stone ornament and "brownstoning" at front elevation. No change in use, egress or occupancy due to this filing.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 15, 2021, estimated cost $11K, described as “Installation of +/-30 feet high x +/- 24 feet wide temporary supported scaffolding as per plans for exterior restoration. All work shall be in accordance with chapter 33 of 2014 NYC building cods. No change in use, egress and occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 13, 2020, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of sidewalk shed as per plans. Sidewalk shed live load 300 psf. Shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2014 code no change to use, egress or occupancy.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,214,100
- 2026–27 tax: $53,570
- Market value (city estimate): $2,698,000
- Taxable value: $430,659
- Assessed land: $429,750
- Assessed improvements: $784,350

## Zoning

R7B: floor area ratio 1.86 built, 3.00 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

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

## Landmarks

Part of Chelsea 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