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79 WEST WASHINGTON PLCE

MN · Chelsea · New York, NY 10011

Built 1915 8 Floors 15 Units Elevator Apartments
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99/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

79 WEST WASHINGTON PLCE is a boutique pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Chelsea. Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern lux... 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.

Chelsea

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside historic pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

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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

0.45 mi away

CE

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Elementary
The STAR Academy - P.S.63
Grades PK-5 · 0.78 mi
DOE Profile →
Middle School
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.60 mi
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High School
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.60 mi
DOE Profile →
East Side Community High School
Grades 9-12 · 0.95 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)
5.57 / 6.50
Near maximum allowable FAR
Historic District: Greenwich Village Historic District

Building Details

Owner of Record
79 WASHINGTON PLACE REALTY COR
Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D0)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1915
Last Altered
1982
Floors
8
Total Units
15
Gross Floor Area
22,170 sq ft
Lot Area
3,980 sq ft
Lot Frontage
44.08 ft
Lot Depth
90.17 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 2
City Council
District 2
School District
2
Police Precinct
6
Fire Company
E033
Sanitation District
2
BBL
1005520068.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Street View

Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 79 WEST WASHINGTON PLCE

What kind of building is 79 WEST WASHINGTON PLCE?
79 WEST WASHINGTON PLCE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D0). The building is located in the Greenwich Village Historic District historic district.
When was 79 WEST WASHINGTON PLCE built?
Built in 1915, 8 floors, 15 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 79 WEST WASHINGTON PLCE?
15 residential units across 8 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 79 WEST WASHINGTON PLCE?
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 79 WEST WASHINGTON PLCE?
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 79 WEST WASHINGTON PLCE?
The closest subway stop is Spring St (C, E lines), approximately 0.45 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 79 WEST WASHINGTON PLCE?
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 79 WEST WASHINGTON PLCE?
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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