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271 LEXINGTON AVENUE

Manhattan · Murray Hill · New York, NY 10016

Built 1924 12 Floors 74 Units Elevator Apartments
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99/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

271 LEXINGTON AVENUE is a mid-size pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Murray Hill. Murray Hill offers a central Manhattan location with a surprisingly neighborhood-like feel. Known for its historic 'Sniffen Court' and a mix of mid-century high-rises and 19th-century townhouses, it i... Zoned R10, this building sits in a highest density residential, allowing the tallest residential buildings. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Murray Hill

Murray Hill offers a central Manhattan location with a surprisingly neighborhood-like feel. Known for its historic 'Sniffen Court' and a mix of mid-century high-rises and 19th-century townhouses, it is a popular choice for professionals seeking proximity to Grand Central and Midtown. The neighborhood is particularly well-regarded for offering a wide range of price points, from entry-level studio cooperatives to expansive luxury penthouses.

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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: 1-00891-0066

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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
Mar 19, 2026Unit 8DE2BR$725,000-
Sep 8, 2025Unit 7G1BR$560,000-
Mar 19, 2025Unit 8-B4BR$999,000-
Dec 19, 2024Unit 3D1BR$450,000-
Feb 3, 2025Unit 3G1BR$535,000-
May 26, 2022Unit 3C1BR$530,000800
Feb 15, 2023Unit 4EStudio$335,000-
Jul 8, 2024Unit 10DE2BR$942,500-
Aug 13, 2015Unit 7B1BRN/A-
Oct 27, 2015Unit 2F1BRN/A-
Jul 14, 2015Unit 7G1BRN/A-
Jun 22, 2017Unit 11DE2BR$999,999-
Apr 14, 2022Unit 10EStudio$190,000-
Dec 8, 2017Unit 9F1BR$645,000-
May 5, 2017Unit 9F1BR$625,000-
Sep 12, 2016Unit 10F1BR$635,000-
Oct 1, 2014Unit 5A2BR$880,000-
May 21, 2014Unit 4A2BR$867,000-
Oct 13, 2016Unit 10-G1BR$660,000700
Feb 3, 2015Unit 4-EStudio$287,500-
Aug 17, 2015Unit 4-F1BR$489,000-
Dec 7, 2021Unit 7-C1BR$565,000-
Dec 29, 2016Unit 1-D1BRN/A635
Mar 24, 2022Unit 1-G3BR$995,0001,262
Mar 11, 2021Unit 6-EStudio$320,000400
Nov 5, 2021Unit 7-EStudio$349,000-
Mar 8, 2021Unit 6-D1BR$428,000-
Sep 5, 2023Unit 7-F1BR$475,000-
Apr 11, 2023Unit 10-G1BR$510,000-
Mar 27, 2024Unit 4F1BR$425,000-
Jul 20, 2018Unit 6AG3BR$1,650,000-
Feb 7, 2024Unit 6AG3BR$1,325,0001,700
Jul 12, 2022Unit 6F1BR$570,000-
Jan 4, 2021Unit 5EStudio$295,000-
Dec 20, 2013Unit 5-G1BR$649,000-
Nov 27, 2013Unit 9EStudioN/A-
Jan 28, 2015Unit 1EStudioN/A-
Jan 28, 2015Unit 5G1BRN/A-
Mar 4, 2026Unit 4A2BR$890,000-
May 9, 2022Unit 9G1BR$625,000-
Nov 13, 2025Unit 2F1BR$425,000-
Jul 11, 2013Unit 9F1BRN/A-
Jul 5, 2019Unit 1B1BR$525,000-
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Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 1DJan 6, 2014$2,500/mo11-
Unit 7GAug 23, 2017$3,800/mo11-
Unit PH1Jan 31, 2019$6,995/mo12-
Unit 3-DFeb 9, 2022$3,750/mo11700
Unit 7CAug 28, 2024$4,000/mo11-
Unit 3FJul 18, 2024$3,600/mo11-
Unit 4Sep 18, 2013$2,400/mo11909
Unit 2Sep 25, 2013$2,500/mo11881
Unit 1Sep 25, 2013$2,400/mo11912
Unit 3Sep 3, 2013$2,300/mo11909
Unit 3Jun 23, 2014$2,400/mo11909
Unit 10DJun 14, 2017$3,125/mo11-
Unit 4May 4, 2016$2,700/mo11909
Unit 10DApr 19, 2016$3,250/mo11-
Unit 3Apr 1, 2015$2,600/mo11-
Unit 7GAug 23, 2017$3,800/mo11-
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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

Grand Central-42 St

0.37 mi away

4567S

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R10

Highest density residential, allowing the tallest residential buildings.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
9.32 / 10.00
Near maximum allowable FAR

Building Details

Owner of Record
136 E 36 ST APTS CORP
Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1924
Last Altered
1984
Floors
12
Total Units
77
Residential Units
74
Gross Floor Area
72,659 sq ft
Lot Area
7,798 sq ft
Lot Frontage
82.08 ft
Lot Depth
95 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 6
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
17
Fire Company
L007
Sanitation District
6
BBL
1008910066.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 271 LEXINGTON AVENUE

What kind of building is 271 LEXINGTON AVENUE?
271 LEXINGTON AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 271 LEXINGTON AVENUE built?
Built in 1924, 12 floors, 77 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 271 LEXINGTON AVENUE?
74 residential units across 12 floors. The building also contains 3 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 271 LEXINGTON 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 271 LEXINGTON 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 271 LEXINGTON AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is Grand Central-42 St (4, 5, 6, 7, S lines), approximately 0.37 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 271 LEXINGTON 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 271 LEXINGTON 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 271 LEXINGTON AVENUE?
The current owner of 271 LEXINGTON 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 1-00891-0066 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 271 LEXINGTON AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 271 LEXINGTON AVENUE is 1-00891-0066. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (891) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (66). 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 271 LEXINGTON AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 271 LEXINGTON AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-00891-0066 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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