About 250 Water Street

An overview of the NYSDEC Brownfield Cleanup Program site at 250 Water Street in Lower Manhattan.

250 Water Street — NYSDEC Brownfield Cleanup Program Site No. C231127

Located at 250 Water Street in New York, New York, this brownfield property covers roughly 1.1 acres and is recorded as Manhattan Tax Block 98, Lot 1. It occupies an entire city block bordered by Pearl Street to the northwest, Peck Slip to the northeast, Water Street to the southeast, and Beekman Street to the southwest. The parcel is currently used as an open-air commercial parking lot, accessed by a single automated barrier gate on Pearl Street.

The property participates in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Brownfield Cleanup Program, the state framework that governs the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites.

Historical Uses of the Property

Across the years, this block has been home to a broad mix of commercial and industrial operations, such as:

  • A factory
  • An oil company
  • A printing business
  • A metal works
  • A chemicals and glue company
  • A chemical company
  • Thermometer factories and workshops
  • A garage containing two underground storage tanks
  • A machine shop
  • A gasoline service station

Cleanup Process at a Glance

A Brownfield Cleanup Program flow chart maps out every stage of the process and marks the step the project is currently at. It is available to download as a PDF for your reference.

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Where to Review Project Documents

You can access project documents through the DECinfo Locator via the link below. Printed copies are also available for in-person review at these locations:

  • New York Public Library, Chatham Square Branch, 33 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002
  • Manhattan Community Board 1, 1 Centre Street, Room 2202 North, New York, NY 10007-7970
DECinfo Locator

More reports can be found on the Reports page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 250 Water Street site?
250 Water Street is a property of about 1.1 acres in New York, New York, recorded as Manhattan Tax Block 98, Lot 1. It participates in the NYSDEC Brownfield Cleanup Program as Site No. C231127. The site spans a full city block bordered by Pearl Street to the northwest, Peck Slip to the northeast, Water Street to the southeast, and Beekman Street to the southwest, and is presently used as an open-air commercial parking lot.
What were the historical uses of the site?
Historical uses listed on this page include a factory, an oil company, a printing business, a metal works, a chemicals and glue company, a chemical company, thermometer factories and workshops, a garage containing two underground storage tanks, a machine shop, and a gasoline service station.
What is the Brownfield Cleanup Program?
The Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) is a NYSDEC program for investigating and remediating contaminated properties. This page provides a BCP flow chart, downloadable as a PDF, that outlines the process and indicates the current step.
Where can I find project documents and reports?
Project documents are available through the DECinfo Locator using the link on this page. Copies can also be reviewed at the New York Public Library, Chatham Square Branch, 33 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002, and at Manhattan Community Board 1, 1 Centre Street, Room 2202 North, New York, NY 10007-7970. More reports are listed on the Reports page.
Who can I contact about the project?
You can find contact details for the project team on the Contact page of this site.

Site Details

250 Water Street, New York, NY — NYSDEC BCP Site No. C231127

Whether you are a neighbor, a researcher, or a community stakeholder, this page brings together the key facts about the 250 Water Street site in one place. Use the links above to review project documents, download the cleanup process flow chart, or reach the project team with questions.