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Fire Museum - 278 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013 Property Information

Fire Museum - 278 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013 Property Information

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Address

Building name Fire Museum
Primary address Fire Museum - 278 Spring Street
Secondary address 278-284 Spring St
Neighborhood Hudson Square
Zip code 10013
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 00579-0011

Sales & Tax Overview for 278 Spring Street, New York

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Lot & Building Information for 278 Spring Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 6,300
Lot dimensions 72 ft x 87.5 ft
Property type Fire Department (Y1)
Building sqft 14,901
Building dimensions 72 ft x 75 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Culture fact
Building material Masonry
Year built 1912
Frontage Holland Tunnel Entrance (narrow)
Nearest wide street Hudson Street
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 278 Spring Street, New York

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Commercial units 1

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School district 2
Community district 2
Closest police station 0.35 Miles
Closest fire station 0.23 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 278-284 Spring St, New York, NY 10013

About 278 Spring Street, New York

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for Fire Museum - 278 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013?

Fire Museum - 278 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013 was built in 1912 and has a total of 14,901 square feet.

What is the assessed value of Fire Museum - 278 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013?

The assessed market value for the current tax year is $1,332,450.

When was Fire Museum - 278 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013 last sold?

Fire Museum - 278 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013 was last sold in 02/05/1976.

Ownership Information for 278 Spring Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 278 Spring Street, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 278 Spring Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/05/1976 - R Deed
(1680008557868)
02/05/1976 - R Deed
(1660008557866)
           
           
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 278 Spring Street, New York

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $0
Tax assessor's market value: $2,961,000
Assessed value: $1,332,450
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 278 Spring Street, New York

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,875,000 $1,293,750 $0 10.848% $132,399 $0 n/a
2024/25 $2,791,000 $1,255,950 $0 10.762% $133,984 $0 n/a
2023/24 $2,710,000 $1,219,500 $0 10.592% $129,169 $0 n/a
2022/23 $2,631,000 $1,183,950 $0 10.646% $126,043 $0 n/a
2021/22 $2,554,000 $1,149,300 $0 10.755% $123,607 $0 n/a

Permits for 278 Spring Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/06/2018 Alteration type 2
11/29/2017 Alteration type 2
11/29/2017 Alteration type 2
11/29/2017 Alteration type 2
11/29/2017 Alteration type 2
11/29/2017 Alteration type 2
05/06/2002 Alteration type 3
01/10/2000 Alteration type 2
11/05/1997 Alteration type 2
08/01/1995 Alteration type 2
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Hudson Square Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$2,950,000
14.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$2,157
14% YoY
Manhattan Median Sale Price
$1,200,000
9.3% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 3 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 6th Ave & Spring St at NW Corner
Station lines C-E
Distance (miles) 0.137
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 3 Charrette School 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 519 0.49
P.S. 3 Charrette School 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 519 0.49
Elisabeth Irwin High School NR No Private PK-12 650 0.14
Elisabeth Irwin High School NR No Private PK-12 650 0.14
St. Anthonys School NR No Private 0 0.28

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Middle 297 5 Yes Public 6-8 422 0.39
Elisabeth Irwin High School NR No Private PK-12 650 0.14
P.S. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center NR No Public 6-12 179 0.25
St. Anthonys School NR No Private 0 0.28
LREI Lower and Middle School NR No Private PK-12 0 0.36

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
NYC iSchool 8 No Public 9-12 454 0.11
Elisabeth Irwin High School NR No Private PK-12 650 0.14
Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School 5 No Public 9-12 413 0.14
Broome Street Academy Charter High School 2 No Charter 9-12 270 0.15
P.S. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center NR No Public 6-12 179 0.25

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Neighbors for 278 Spring Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for Fire Museum - Fire Museum - 278 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
260 Spring St, New York 281,387 12/16/2021 $367,700,000
43 Dominick St, New York 01/03/2017
304 Hudson St, New York 972,820 07/09/2018 $650,000,000
282 Hudson St, New York 4,440 09/16/2024 $6,919,425
111 Varick St, New York 126,740 07/22/2015
70 Charlton St, New York 224,400 03/12/2020 $5,607,918
161 Varick St, New York 164,791 12/16/2021 $200,500,000
121 Varick St, New York 120,592 04/17/2018 $798,002
574 Broome St, New York 6,425 11/30/2021
49 Dominick St, New York 04/09/2002
117 Varick St, New York 10,550 12/17/2009 $3,150,000
284 Hudson St, New York 1,260 11/20/2001
576 Broome St, New York 4,849 04/04/2002
32 Dominick St, New York 2,732 07/31/2017
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