# 242 West 20th Street, Manhattan

Four-family with store · built c. 1900 · Block 769, Lot 61.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1007690061/242-west-20-street

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

Every lot on block 769: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/769.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Oct 15, 2025, estimated cost $44K, described as “New plumbing fixtures and dental stations to be tied into existing building riser and stcks, and provide new air compressor, compressed air system, and new vacum pump and vacuum system for dental stations.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 15, 2025, estimated cost $50K, described as “Provide a new toilet exhaust system with ductwork, and coordinate the routing of all ductwork with other trades.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 15, 2025, estimated cost $89K, described as “Interior renovation for dental office including modification of partitions, flooring, and ceiling tiles. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $2,633,400
- 2026–27 tax: $50,218
- Market value (city estimate): $5,852,000
- Taxable value: $403,711
- Assessed land: $875,250
- Assessed improvements: $1,758,150

## Zoning

R8B: floor area ratio 4.07 built, above the 4.00 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## Flood zone

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

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