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438 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011 - Property report

Also known as: 438 W 20th St

Property image for 438 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011

Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,533

Sale price

$7,732,344

General information

Address

Primary address

438 West 20th Street

ZIP code

10011

Neighborhood

Chelsea

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

00717-0063

Building

Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Building sq. ft.

4,151

Building dimensions

17 ft x 50 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Last altered

2013

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

None

Basement

Sales

Sale date

01/15/2015

Sale price

$7,732,344

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$98,804

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

West 20 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

West 19 Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

16.67 ft x 92 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,533

Area overview

Walk score

99 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

95 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.35 Miles

Closest fire station

0.49 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 438 West 20th Street, New York, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 438 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
01/15/2015	$7,732,344	XXX XXXX XX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX, XXXX
10/31/2003	$1,850,000	XXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX, XXXX	XXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
05/08/2015 - R 04/21/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015042100038001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXX X X X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/08/2015 - R 04/21/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015042100036001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXX X X X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/18/2015 - R 01/21/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015012100559001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
01/30/2015 - R 01/15/2015 - D	Deed (2015012200103002)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXX XX XXXXXX XXX
01/30/2015 - R 01/15/2015 - D	Correction Deed (2015012200103001)	XXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXX
01/23/2015 - R 01/12/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015011200473001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
01/15/2014 - R 12/20/2013 - D	Deed (2013122400380001)	XXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXX
03/14/2013 - R 03/01/2013 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2013030600959001)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
03/14/2013 - R 02/22/2013 - D	Certificate (2013030600959002)	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/10/2006 - R 06/23/2006 - D	Deed (2006071801411001)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 438 West 20th Street, New York, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Property tax

$98,804

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$9,886,000

Assessed value

$593,160

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$8,906,000	$534,360	$471,701	19.843%	$93,600	$93,600	-1.20%
2024/25	$9,814,000	$588,840	$471,701	20.085%	$94,741	$94,741	+1.32%
2023/24	$10,425,000	$625,500	$465,541	20.085%	$93,504	$93,504	+4.83%
2022/23	$9,397,000	$563,820	$439,190	20.309%	$89,195	$89,195	+7.68%
2021/22	$10,098,000	$605,880	$414,939	19.963%	$82,834	$82,834	+0.13%
2020/21	$10,893,000	$653,580	$393,084	21.045%	$82,725	$82,725	-0.58%
2019/20	$10,635,000	$638,100	$393,084	21.167%	$83,204	$83,204	+2.75%
2018/19	$9,811,000	$588,660	$387,081	20.919%	$80,973	$80,973	+14.64%
2017/18	$9,476,000	$568,560	$346,492	20.385%	$70,632	$70,632	+9.81%
2016/17	$9,083,000	$544,980	$321,758	19.991%	$64,323	$64,323	+8.37%

Permits

Permit information for 438 West 20th Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/20/2018	Alteration
08/20/2018	Alteration
08/14/2018	Alteration
11/25/2016	Alteration type 2
04/14/2016	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	12/03/2024	I
	11/27/2023	I
	11/16/2022	I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Manhattan median sale price

$1,260,000

5.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

8th Ave & 23rd St at SW Corner

Station lines

C-E

Distance (miles)

0.305

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (The)	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	688	0.21
P.S. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (The)	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	688	0.21
Guardian Angel School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	208	0.11
Guardian Angel School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	208	0.11
The Lorge School	NR	No	Private		96	0.18
Corlears School	NR	No	Private	PK-5	151	0.31
Corlears School	NR	No	Private	PK-5	151	0.31
P.S. 33 Chelsea Prep	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	550	0.35
P.S. 33 Chelsea Prep	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	550	0.35

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Middle 297	5	Yes	Public	6-8	422	0.98
Guardian Angel School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	208	0.11
Quest To Learn	4	No	Public	6-12	489	0.18
The Lorge School	NR	No	Private		96	0.18
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies	9	No	Public	6-8	519	0.22
New World Educational Center	NR	No	Private	PK-12	30	0.31
Avenues The World School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	1,745	0.31
Keswell School	NR	No	Private		52	0.34

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Humanities Preparatory Academy	6	No	Public	9-12	256	0.18
Quest To Learn	4	No	Public	6-12	489	0.18
Landmark High School	1	No	Public	9-12	338	0.18
James Baldwin School A School For Expeditionary Lr	1	No	Public	9-12	121	0.18
Manhattan Business Academy	5	No	Public	9-12	387	0.18
Hudson High School Of Learning Technologies	4	No	Public	9-12	227	0.18
The Lorge School	NR	No	Private		96	0.18
NYC Lab High School For Collaborative Studies	9	No	Public	9-12	463	0.22
NYC Museum School	9	No	Public	9-12	484	0.22
New World Educational Center	NR	No	Private	PK-12	30	0.31

Nearby ZIP codes for 438 West 20th Street, New York, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 438 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011?

The development at 438 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 438 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011?

438 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011 has a total of 4,151 square feet.

When was 438 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011 last sold and what was the sale price?

438 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011 was last sold on 01/15/2015 for $7,732,344.

What is the assessed value of 438 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011?

438 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011 is currently assessed at $593,160.

What are the property taxes for 438 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011?

The property taxes for 438 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011 total $98,803.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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