255 West 71st Street, Manhattan
School · built 1950 · Block 1163, Lot 9.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Jul 28, 2025, described as “Installation of temporary plywood fence as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Jul 9, 2025, estimated cost $34K, described as “Canopy restoration as per plans”
- Alteration, filed Aug 9, 2022, estimated cost $39K, described as “Installation of two (2) new duplex ejector pumps and related plumbing work in the cellar to prevent overflow and flooding from sewer backup. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 7, 2022, estimated cost $32K, described as “New mechanical ventilation system and associated duct work for existing 1ST floor gym. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 7, 2022, estimated cost $43K, described as “Alteration to existing sprinkler system to provide 1ST floor coverage. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 2, 2022, estimated cost $330K, described as “Renovation of existing assembly (gym/auditorium) space at first floor. No change in use, egress, occupancy class, area or bulk.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,892,250
- Market value (city estimate)
- $4,205,000
- Taxable value
- $0
- Assessed land
- $634,500
- Assessed improvements
- $1,257,750
Tax breaks
- Nonprofit exemption (charitable), with no end date, about $205,271 a year below the full tax.
Zoning
R8B: floor area ratio 1.24 built, 4.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Landmarks
Part of West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension (Historic District). 13 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.