636 WATER STREET
MN · Lower East Side · New York, NY 10002
No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.
What This Means for Buyers
636 WATER STREET is a large-scale pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Lower East Side. The Lower East Side (LES) is a neighborhood where New York’s storied history meets its high-end future. Known for its legendary nightlife and deep historic roots, the area has seen a dramatic transfor... 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.
Lower East Side
The Lower East Side (LES) is a neighborhood where New York’s storied history meets its high-end future. Known for its legendary nightlife and deep historic roots, the area has seen a dramatic transformation with the arrival of luxury towers like Essex Crossing. The housing stock is a unique mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and ultra-modern condominiums that offer some of the best views in Downtown Manhattan.
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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)
Permits & Renovations
No recent permit filings found.
Zoning & Development
Medium-density residential allowing mid-rise apartments, typical of established Manhattan neighborhoods like the Lower East Side.
Building Details
- Building Class
- Elevator Apartments (D9)
- Land Use
- 3
- Year Built
- 1940
- Last Altered
- 1986
- Floors
- 6
- Buildings on Lot
- 10
- Total Units
- 813
- Gross Floor Area
- 513,000 sq ft
- Lot Area
- 261,850 sq ft
- Lot Frontage
- 405.08 ft
- Lot Depth
- 634.58 ft
- Community District
- CD 3
- City Council
- District 1
- School District
- 1
- Police Precinct
- 7
- Fire Company
- E015
- Sanitation District
- 3
- BBL
- 1002600001.00000000
Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)
Nearby Transit
East Broadway
0.40 mi away
Walking distances are approximate. Verify with MTA for current service.
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Location
Nearby Schools
Nearby Schools
Public schools within 0.5 miles
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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