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509 AVENUE OF THE AMER

Manhattan · Chelsea · New York, NY 10011

Built 1961 16 Floors 98 Units Elevator Apartments
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100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

509 AVENUE OF THE AMER is a mid-size post-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Chelsea. Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern lux... Zoned C6-2, this building sits in a general central commercial. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Chelsea

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside historic pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

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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: 1-00609-0047

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Active Listings in This Building

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Listing data provided by the REBNY Listing Service (RLS) and may not reflect all available activity. All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing broker is identified in each listing detail.

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
May 22, 2024Unit 5G1BR$675,000-
Sep 25, 2025Unit 4C2BR$1,750,000-
May 1, 2023Unit 9C2BR$1,270,000-
Dec 29, 2022Unit 10AStudio$515,000-
Jul 11, 2023Unit 7C2BR$1,825,000-
Jun 2, 2021Unit 7E2BR$1,425,000-
Oct 11, 2018Unit 16F1BR$820,000-
Jul 17, 2019Unit 7C2BR$1,225,000-
Apr 8, 2019Unit 16E2BR$1,875,000-
Jul 13, 2016Unit 17E2BR$1,825,000-
Apr 19, 2016Unit 17D1BR$1,215,000750
Nov 4, 2014Unit 16E2BR$1,820,0001,100
May 29, 2014Unit 14E2BR$1,560,000-
Jun 16, 2022Unit 10-FStudio$570,000-
Jul 19, 2021Unit 9-E2BR$1,610,000-
Jun 16, 2022Unit 10-E2BR$1,595,000-
Mar 6, 2019Unit 16-C1BR$757,000660
Dec 7, 2020Unit 15-E2BR$1,735,000-
May 17, 2024Unit 5D1BR$999,999-
Dec 5, 2023Unit 11CD3BR$2,870,000-
Feb 10, 2015Unit 7E2BR$1,612,500-
Jun 11, 2014Unit 9E2BRN/A-
Feb 23, 2017Unit 4C2BR$1,595,000975
Sep 9, 2024Unit 7D1BR$805,000-
Oct 26, 2021Unit 11CD3BR$2,690,000-
Jan 13, 2022Unit 15BStudio$600,000-
Nov 14, 2022Unit 7G1BR$850,000-
Apr 9, 2018Unit 12BStudio$610,000-
Sep 4, 2018Unit 7A1BR$750,000-
Aug 15, 2018Unit 8BC3BR$2,262,500-
Mar 16, 2013Unit 17FStudioN/A-
Mar 4, 2026Unit 15BStudio$477,000-
Apr 21, 2021Unit 5C2BR$1,300,000-
Jan 31, 2022Unit 2-AStudio$499,000-
Jun 7, 2022Unit 9-G2BR$1,260,000-
Aug 28, 2013Unit 16AB2BRN/A-
Jan 13, 2022Unit 15BStudio$600,000-
Oct 27, 2021Unit 11CD3BR$2,690,000-
Sep 10, 2021Unit 5-A1BR$695,000-
Jun 21, 2021Unit 14-D1BR$800,000-
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Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 2CSep 12, 2019$3,100/mo21-
Unit 3AAug 22, 2019$2,841/mo21-
Unit 4AJun 19, 2019$2,700/mo21-
Unit 17-EOct 27, 2021$8,750/mo22-
Unit 1-BJun 8, 2015$2,350/mo21-
Unit PH 17AJan 30, 2024$9,300/mo22-
Unit PH17ADec 13, 2022$9,000/mo22-
Unit 1BAug 10, 2018$2,600/mo21-
Unit 3AMar 20, 2018$2,900/mo21-
Unit 5-ADec 17, 2015$2,500/mo21-
Unit 3-AMay 20, 2016$2,750/mo21-
Unit 7-GSep 25, 2020$3,995/mo11750
Unit 14BFeb 1, 2019$2,600/mo01-
Unit 5AOct 25, 2019$2,838/mo21-
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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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

No subway stations found within 0.5 miles.

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Elementary
The STAR Academy - P.S.63
Grades PK-5 · 0.95 mi
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Middle School
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.30 mi
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High School
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.30 mi
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East Side Community High School
Grades 9-12 · 0.98 mi
DOE Profile →

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
C6-2

General central commercial.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
12.77 / 6.50
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1961
Floors
16
Total Units
102
Residential Units
98
Gross Floor Area
94,144 sq ft
Lot Area
7,370 sq ft
Lot Frontage
51.83 ft
Lot Depth
105 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 2
City Council
District 3
School District
2
Police Precinct
6
Fire Company
Q018
Sanitation District
2
BBL
1006090047.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 509 AVENUE OF THE AMER

What kind of building is 509 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
509 AVENUE OF THE AMER is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 509 AVENUE OF THE AMER built?
Built in 1961, 16 floors, 102 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 509 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
98 residential units across 16 floors. The building also contains 4 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 509 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
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 509 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
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 509 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
509 AVENUE OF THE AMER is served by MTA subway lines within MN. The Nearby Transit section above shows all stations within half a mile.
How can I see the full sales history for 509 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
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 509 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
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 509 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
The current owner of 509 AVENUE OF THE AMER 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 1-00609-0047 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 509 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 509 AVENUE OF THE AMER is 1-00609-0047. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (609) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (47). 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 509 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
Every recorded deed for 509 AVENUE OF THE AMER since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-00609-0047 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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