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53 CATHERINE STREET

Manhattan · Financial District · New York, NY 10038

Built 1924 5 Floors
A
99/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

53 CATHERINE STREET is a boutique pre-war residential building with walk-up in Financial District. The Financial District occupies the southern tip of Manhattan, where landmark office towers have been converted into spacious residential lofts alongside new luxury high-rise condominiums with river a... 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.

Financial District

The Financial District occupies the southern tip of Manhattan, where landmark office towers have been converted into spacious residential lofts alongside new luxury high-rise condominiums with river and harbor views. The Oculus and Fulton Center transit hubs connect over a dozen subway lines, including the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, and Z trains, making it one of the best-connected neighborhoods in the city. Battery Park, Bowling Green, and the 9/11 Memorial provide open green space and waterfront access at the foot of the skyline.

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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-00276-0059

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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)

Nearby Transit

East Broadway

0.36 mi away

F

Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall

0.41 mi away

456

Grand St

0.48 mi away

BD

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Elementary
P.S. 020 Anna Silver
Grades PK-5 · 0.72 mi
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P.S. 234 Independence School
Grades PK-5 · 0.86 mi
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P.S. 150 Tribeca Learning Center
Grades PK-5 · 0.90 mi
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Middle School
Henry Street School for International Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.56 mi
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I.S. 312 NYC Lab Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 0.67 mi
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I.S. 140 Tompkins Square Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 0.82 mi
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High School
Henry Street School for International Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.56 mi
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Marta Valle High School
Grades 9-12 · 0.81 mi
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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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Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R7-2

Medium-density residential allowing mid-rise apartments, typical of established Manhattan neighborhoods like the Lower East Side.

Overlay
C1-5
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
4.95 / 6.50
24% development potential remaining

Building Details

Owner of Record
53 CATHERINE NYC REALTY LP
Physical
Building Class
M1
Land Use
8
Year Built
1924
Floors
5
Total Units
1
Gross Floor Area
38,000 sq ft
Lot Area
7,673 sq ft
Lot Frontage
75.25 ft
Lot Depth
107 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 3
City Council
District 1
School District
2
Police Precinct
5
Fire Company
E009
Sanitation District
3
BBL
1002760059.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 53 CATHERINE STREET

What kind of building is 53 CATHERINE STREET?
The specific ownership structure (co-op, condo, or rental) depends on current filings. Contact Milton for confirmation.
When was 53 CATHERINE STREET built?
Built in 1924, 5 floors, 1 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 53 CATHERINE STREET?
Unit count is not available from PLUTO for this address. Contact Milton or the managing agent for current unit information.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 53 CATHERINE STREET?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 53 CATHERINE STREET?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 53 CATHERINE STREET?
The closest subway stop is East Broadway (F line), approximately 0.36 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 53 CATHERINE STREET?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 53 CATHERINE STREET?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email [email protected], or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 53 CATHERINE STREET?
The current owner of 53 CATHERINE STREET is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 1-00276-0059 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 53 CATHERINE STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 53 CATHERINE STREET is 1-00276-0059. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (276) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (59). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 53 CATHERINE STREET?
Every recorded deed for 53 CATHERINE STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-00276-0059 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

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