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N.Y.U. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library - 70 Washington Sq S, New York, NY 10012 - Property report

Also known as: 43-57 W 3rd St

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Property type

Other College and University (W6)

Year built

1973

Lot sq. ft.

51,205

General information

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Address
Building name
N.Y.U. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
Primary address
N.Y.U. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library - 70 Washington Sq S
Alternate address(es)
43-57 W 3rd St
567-577 Laguardia Pl
68-76 Washington Sq S
ZIP code
10012
Neighborhood
Greenwich Village
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
00535-0008

Owner

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Building
Property type
Other College and University (W6)
Building sq. ft.
470,400
Building dimensions
189 ft x 209 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
12
Year built
1973
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Tax class
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Commercial units
1
Lot
Lot dimensions
209 ft x 245 ft
Lot sq. ft.
51,205
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Current built area
470,574 sq. ft.
Buildable area

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
2
Community district
2
Closest police station
0.49 Miles
Closest fire station
0.26 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for N.Y.U. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library - 70 Washington Sq S, New York, NY

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Registered owner
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Deed
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Documents

Sales history for N.Y.U. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library - 70 Washington Sq S, New York, NY 10012

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/23/2025 - R
05/15/2025 - D		 Agreement
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06/17/2022 - R
05/26/2022 - D		 Agreement
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05/12/2021 - R
04/16/2021 - D		 Agreement
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06/10/2015 - R
05/22/2015 - D		 Agreement
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12/15/2014 - R
11/21/2014 - D		 Agreement
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04/17/2012 - R
10/22/2011 - D		 Agreement
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01/24/2012 - R
08/15/2011 - D		 Agreement
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01/13/2010 - R
10/13/2009 - D		 Agreement
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08/03/2004 - R
10/15/2003 - D		 Release
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09/15/2004 - R
10/15/2003 - D		 Deed
(2004050401900001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for N.Y.U. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library - 70 Washington Sq S, New York, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$78,032,000
Assessed value
$35,114,400

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $76,153,000 $34,268,850 $0 10.848% $3,491,633 $0 n/a
2024/25 $75,037,000 $33,766,650 $0 10.762% $3,485,203 $0 n/a
2023/24 $73,524,000 $33,085,800 $0 10.592% $3,439,673 $0 n/a
2022/23 $69,324,000 $31,195,800 $0 10.646% $3,321,105 $0 n/a
2021/22 $63,594,000 $28,617,300 $0 10.755% $3,077,791 $0 n/a
2020/21 $78,347,000 $35,256,150 $0 10.694% $3,480,631 $0 n/a
2019/20 $76,036,000 $34,216,200 $0 10.537% $3,273,777 $0 n/a
2018/19 $73,062,000 $32,877,900 $0 10.514% $3,116,015 $0 n/a
2017/18 $68,810,000 $30,964,500 $0 10.514% $2,951,404 $0 n/a
2016/17 $65,384,000 $29,422,800 $0 10.574% $2,813,316 $0 n/a
Permits

Permit information for N.Y.U. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library - 70 Washington Sq S, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/25/2026 Alteration
12/03/2025 Alteration
10/06/2025 Alteration
09/29/2025 Alteration
09/09/2025 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
05/03/2024 Bench-failure to benchmark none
04/19/2021 E-elevator elevatorrequired
04/19/2021 E-elevator elevatorrequired

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$729

10.4% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$807

22.4% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$630

-8.1% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Broadway & Waverly Pl at NW Corner
Station lines
N-R
Distance (miles)
0.205
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Neighbors for N.Y.U. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library - 70 Washington Sq S, New York, NY

250 Mercer St, New York 222 Thompson St, New York 89 Bleecker St, New York 226 Thompson St, New York 77 Bleecker St, New York 210 Thompson St, New York 543-551 Laguardia Pl, New York 645 Broadway, New York 1 Washington Sq Vllge, New York 251 Mercer St, New York 230 Thompson St, New York 234 Thompson St, New York 216 Thompson St, New York 228 Thompson St, New York 40 W 4th St, New York 647 Broadway, New York 218 Thompson St, New York 643 Broadway, New York 665 Broadway, New York 246 Mercer St, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for N.Y.U. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library - 70 Washington Sq S, New York, NY

10001, New York City, NY 10002, New York City, NY 10003, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10006, New York City, NY 10007, New York City, NY 10009, New York City, NY 10010, New York City, NY 10011, New York City, NY 10013, New York City, NY 10014, New York City, NY 10016, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10119, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 10278, New York City, NY 10279, New York City, NY 10280, New York City, NY 10282, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for N.Y.U. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library - 70 Washington Sq S, New York, NY 10012?

The development at N.Y.U. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library - 70 Washington Sq S, New York, NY 10012 was built in 1973.

What is the total square footage of N.Y.U. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library - 70 Washington Sq S, New York, NY 10012?

N.Y.U. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library - 70 Washington Sq S, New York, NY 10012 has a total of 470,400 square feet.

What is the assessed value of N.Y.U. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library - 70 Washington Sq S, New York, NY 10012?

N.Y.U. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library - 70 Washington Sq S, New York, NY 10012 is currently assessed at $35,114,400.

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