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159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE

MN · New York, NY 10039

Built 1950 14 Floors 984 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

159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE is a large-scale post-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in New York. One of the most dynamic real estate markets in the world. 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.

New York

NEW YORK features historic co-op buildings alongside contemporary glass towers. The area is served by multiple subway lines and features accessible green space within its municipal parks. Key architectural landmarks and grand boulevards define the neighborhood's urban structure.

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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

163 St-Amsterdam Av

0.26 mi away

C

157 St

0.29 mi away

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Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Elementary
P.S. 004 Duke Ellington
Grades PK-5 · 0.37 mi
DOE Profile →
Middle School
I.S. 128 (The Elijah D. Clark JHS)
Grades 6-8 · 0.27 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
R7-2

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

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
1.70 / 6.50
74% development potential remaining

Building Details

Owner of Record
NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D7)
Land Use
4
Year Built
1950
Floors
14
Buildings on Lot
8
Total Units
991
Residential Units
984
Gross Floor Area
810,090 sq ft
Lot Area
475,325 sq ft
Lot Frontage
1059.67 ft
Lot Depth
863.58 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 10
City Council
District 9
School District
5
Police Precinct
32
Fire Company
E069
Sanitation District
10
BBL
1021060320.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE

What kind of building is 159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE?
159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D7).
When was 159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE built?
Built in 1950, 14 floors, 991 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE?
984 residential units across 14 floors. The building also contains 7 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE?
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 159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE?
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 159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE?
The closest subway stop is 163 St-Amsterdam Av (C line), approximately 0.26 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE?
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 159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE?
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.

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