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178 PRINCE STREET

MN · SoHo · New York, NY 10012

Built 1860 5 Floors 3 Units Primarily Residential Mixed Use
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99/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

178 PRINCE STREET is a boutique pre-war primarily residential mixed use building with walk-up in SoHo. SoHo contains the world's largest concentration of cast-iron architecture, with approximately 250 landmarked buildings within the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District. The housing stock centers on spaciou... Zoned R7-2, this building sits in a medium-density residential allowing mid-rise apartments, typical of established manhattan neighborhoods like the lower east side. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

SoHo

SoHo contains the world's largest concentration of cast-iron architecture, with approximately 250 landmarked buildings within the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District. The housing stock centers on spacious loft conversions with high ceilings and oversized windows, alongside luxury condominiums and pre-war walk-ups, served by the C, E, N, Q, R, W, 1, 4, and 6 trains. The cobblestone streets and commercial corridors along Broadway, West Broadway, and Prince Street define one of Manhattan's most architecturally distinctive neighborhoods.

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Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

Spring St

434 ft away

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Prince St

0.26 mi away

NRW

Canal St

0.32 mi away

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Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Elementary
P.S. 150 Tribeca Learning Center
Grades PK-5 · 0.64 mi
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The STAR Academy - P.S.63
Grades PK-5 · 0.74 mi
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P.S. 234 Independence School
Grades PK-5 · 0.81 mi
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Middle School
I.S. 312 NYC Lab Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 0.80 mi
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I.S. 289 (Hudson River Middle School)
Grades 6-8 · 0.96 mi
DOE Profile →
High School
Stuyvesant High School
Grades 9-12 · 0.86 mi
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Marta Valle High School
Grades 9-12 · 0.92 mi
DOE Profile →

Third-party school info: GreatSchools · NYC DOE

School zones and assignments change. Verify current eligibility with NYC DOE directly.

Source: NYC Department of Education (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R7-2

Medium-density residential allowing mid-rise apartments, typical of established Manhattan neighborhoods like the Lower East Side.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
4.19 / 6.50
36% development potential remaining
Historic District: Sullivan-Thompson Historic District

Building Details

Owner of Record
178 PRINCE STREET OWNERS CORP
Physical
Building Class
Primarily Residential Mixed Use (S3)
Land Use
4
Year Built
1860
Last Altered
1988
Floors
5
Total Units
4
Residential Units
3
Gross Floor Area
10,605 sq ft
Lot Area
2,533 sq ft
Lot Frontage
25 ft
Lot Depth
101.33 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 2
City Council
District 1
School District
2
Police Precinct
1
Fire Company
L020
Sanitation District
2
BBL
1005030020.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Street View

Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 178 PRINCE STREET

What kind of building is 178 PRINCE STREET?
178 PRINCE STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Primarily Residential Mixed Use (building class S3). The building is located in the Sullivan-Thompson Historic District historic district.
When was 178 PRINCE STREET built?
Built in 1860, 5 floors, 4 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 178 PRINCE STREET?
3 residential units across 5 floors. The building also contains 1 commercial or non-residential unit.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 178 PRINCE STREET?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 178 PRINCE STREET?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 178 PRINCE STREET?
The closest subway stop is Spring St (6, C, E lines), approximately 434 ft away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 178 PRINCE STREET?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 178 PRINCE STREET?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email mcoste@kwnyc.com, or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.

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