307 West 79th Street, Manhattan
Single-room occupancy · built c. 1907 · Block 1244, Lot 8.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed May 14, 2024, described as “Installation of suspended scaffold during facade inspection/ repair. SR19/2031”
- Alteration, filed Aug 23, 2018, estimated cost $8K, described as “Alteration type 3 - construction equipment - sidewalk-shed proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed for remedial repairs as per plans. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application. Live LOAD300 per square feet.…”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $7,163,100
- 2026–27 tax
- $645,924
- Market value (city estimate)
- $15,918,000
- Taxable value
- $5,954,310
- Assessed land
- $3,240,000
- Assessed improvements
- $3,923,100
Zoning
R10A: floor area ratio 7.89 built, 10.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Landmarks
Part of Riverside-West End Historic District Extension I (Historic District). 5 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.
Board and land use applications
- Appeal (Board of Standards and Appeals 164-13-A): Appeal, Denied, filed May 31, 2013, decided Jun 10, 2014. Appeal seeking to reverse Department of Buildings’ determination not to issue a Letter of No Objection that would have stated that the use of the premises as Class A single room occupancy for periods of no less than one week is permitted…
- Appeal (Board of Standards and Appeals 215-12-A): Appeal, Withdrawn, filed Jul 10, 2012, decided Sep 13, 2012. Appeal seeks a reversal of a DOB determination to revoke the work permit based on the use of the premises as a transient hotel which is contrary to Certificate of Occupancy No. 53010 and that a Certificate of No Harassment from HPD…