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1270 5 AVENUE

Manhattan · East Harlem · New York, NY 10029

Built 1959 14 Floors 201 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

1270 5 AVENUE is a large-scale post-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in East Harlem. East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its colorful murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residen... Zoned R9, this building sits in a high-density residential allowing tall residential towers. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

East Harlem

East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its colorful murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residential developments alongside historic buildings. The real estate market offers some of Manhattan's most accessible price points, featuring a mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and a surge of new luxury condominium developments that offer modern amenities and easy access to the Upper East Side.

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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: 1-01614-0001

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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
Oct 10, 2024Unit 12J1BR$585,000-
Aug 13, 2017Unit 12J1BR$550,000-
May 12, 2022Unit 11J1BR$650,000750
Aug 19, 2014Unit 4J1BRN/A-
Sep 9, 2016Unit 7M2BRN/A-
Jan 13, 2014Unit 8S2BRN/A-
Aug 4, 2014Unit 9C2BRN/A-
May 16, 2021Unit 6J1BR$590,000728
Dec 6, 2024Unit 3G2BR$785,000-
Nov 21, 2017Unit 5B1BR$550,000-
Aug 13, 2018Unit 2J1BR$530,000-
Apr 17, 2023Unit 12-C2BR$840,000950
Mar 21, 2023Unit 6-M2BR$822,500-
Mar 28, 2024Unit 6-B1BR$510,000-
Aug 4, 2014Unit 11D2BR$795,0001,000
May 17, 2021Unit 2-B1BR$612,000-
Feb 24, 2015Unit 11-J1BR$469,000-
Aug 22, 2018Unit 8-M2BR$775,000-
Aug 2, 2021Unit 5B1BR$649,000-
Jul 18, 2016Unit 4E2BR$750,007-
Mar 31, 2022Unit 9F2BR$825,000-
Mar 31, 2021Unit 11E2BR$700,000-
Mar 11, 2022Unit 3L2BR$865,000-
Sep 29, 2021Unit 7L2BR$832,000-
Nov 22, 2013Unit 11C2BR$617,500-
Jun 5, 2015Unit 5A1BR$440,000-
Nov 11, 2025Unit 9G2BR$795,000820
Jul 15, 2022Unit 7-G2BR$780,000-
May 20, 2022Unit 4G2BR$726,000-
Jun 2, 2025Unit 2D2BR$750,000-
Jul 23, 2019Unit 12E1BR$800,000800
Sep 8, 2021Unit 10-L2BR$925,000950
Oct 25, 2023Unit 2E2BR$592,500-
Jun 5, 2017Unit 7B1BR$558,000-
Mar 13, 2014Unit 15N2BRN/A1,075
Jul 29, 2014Unit 8G1BRN/A-
May 29, 2014Unit 4M2BRN/A-
Oct 6, 2014Unit 11M2BRN/A-
Jul 31, 2018Unit 8-L2BRN/A1,000
Oct 23, 2014Unit 4E2BR$525,000-
Feb 26, 2019Unit 6-M2BR$670,000-
Jul 21, 2026Unit 1D2BR$700,0001,000
Jun 10, 2026Unit 7K1BR$485,000-
Jun 1, 2026Unit 10M2BR$738,000-
Oct 8, 2020Unit 9-E2BR$785,000812
Nov 27, 2024Unit 11F2BR$650,000-
Oct 17, 2018Unit 2T3BR$1,302,5001,265
May 16, 2023Unit 5F2BR$775,000850
Mar 28, 2025Unit 12S2BR$975,0001,200
Jan 14, 2016Unit 10L2BRN/A-
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Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 10LJun 2, 2025$5,400/mo22950
Unit 7KOct 1, 2023$3,095/mo11-
Unit 7KMar 1, 2023$2,995/mo11-
Unit 1BAug 19, 2022$2,995/mo11-
Unit 11KOct 10, 2023$3,200/mo11-
Unit 10-AJun 16, 2021$2,600/mo11-
Unit 1FSep 23, 2015$2,900/mo21-
Unit 1-MSep 11, 2024$4,300/mo21-
Unit 10AMar 22, 2019$2,975/mo11-
Unit 4JApr 18, 2018$1/mo11700
Unit 1FOct 30, 2019$2,900/mo11-
Unit 7KSep 16, 2022$3,200/mo11-
Unit 14-TSep 22, 2022$7,500/mo32-
Unit 9CJul 20, 2016$3,600/mo21950
Unit 9-AAug 5, 2021$2,700/mo11-
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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

No subway stations found within 0.5 miles.

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R9

High-density residential allowing tall residential towers.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
7.78 / 10.00
22% development potential remaining

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1959
Last Altered
1988
Floors
14
Total Units
201
Gross Floor Area
212,000 sq ft
Lot Area
27,248 sq ft
Lot Frontage
100.92 ft
Lot Depth
270 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 11
City Council
District 9
School District
4
Police Precinct
23
Fire Company
E091
Sanitation District
11
BBL
1016140001.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 1270 5 AVENUE

What kind of building is 1270 5 AVENUE?
1270 5 AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 1270 5 AVENUE built?
Built in 1959, 14 floors, 201 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 1270 5 AVENUE?
201 residential units across 14 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 1270 5 AVENUE?
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 1270 5 AVENUE?
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 1270 5 AVENUE?
1270 5 AVENUE 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 1270 5 AVENUE?
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 1270 5 AVENUE?
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 1270 5 AVENUE?
The current owner of 1270 5 AVENUE 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 1-01614-0001 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 1270 5 AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 1270 5 AVENUE is 1-01614-0001. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1614) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (1). 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 1270 5 AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 1270 5 AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01614-0001 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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