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159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE

Manhattan · 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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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: 1-02106-0320

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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.

Recently Rented in This Building

Listing Rented

$3,700/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by City Connections Realty

Listing Rented

$3,495/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by R New York

Listing Rented

$3,100/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,650/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Anchor Associates

Listing Rented

$2,995/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Anchor Associates

Listing Rented

$6,075/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Serhant

Listing Rented

$4,895/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Anchor Associates

Listing Rented

$3,050/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elegran Real Estate and Development

Listing Rented

$3,995/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Anchor Associates

Listing Rented

$9,700/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$4,600/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by City Connections Realty

Listing Rented

$3,395/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Anchor Associates

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by City Connections Realty

Listing Rented

$3,750/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Anchor Associates

Listing Rented

$3,650/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Anchor Associates

Listing Rented

$3,395/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by City Connections Realty

Listing Rented

$4,195/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Anchor Associates

Listing Rented

$3,295/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by City Connections Realty

Listing Rented

$3,575/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Anchor Associates

Listing Rented

$2,525/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Anchor Associates

Listing Rented

$3,595/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Anchor Associates

Listing Rented

$12,500/mo

2 bed · 3 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$3,395/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by City Connections Realty

Listing Rented

$3,650/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Anchor Associates

Listing Rented

$2,250/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by City Connections Realty

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by R New York

Listing Rented

$3,395/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by City Connections Realty

Listing Rented

$4,000/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by City Connections Realty Inc

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$3,950/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by New York Living Solutions

Listing Rented

$2,350/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$3,850/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Mdrn.

Listing Rented

$2,780/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$2,250/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Anchor Associates

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by City Connections Realty

Listing Rented

$3,850/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Anchor Associates

Listing Rented

$2,995/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Anchor Associates

Listing Rented

$3,479/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Anchor Associates

Listing Rented

$2,450/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Anchor Associates

Listing Rented

$5,695/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Anchor Associates

Listing Rented

$3,595/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by R New York

Listing Rented

$3,230/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by City Connections Realty

Listing Rented

$3,600/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by City Connections Realty

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by City Connections Realty

Listing Rented

$3,400/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by City Connections Realty

Listing Rented

$3,780/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by City Connections Realty

Listing Rented

$4,200/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by City Connections Realty

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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
Jun 19, 2017Unit 4D2BR$1,050,000-
Oct 1, 2021Unit 8-B1BR$750,000656
Mar 6, 2017Unit 10AB3BR$2,800,0002,076
Sep 17, 2021Unit 18B2BR$1,222,0001,075
Jan 4, 2024Unit 3-C2BR$875,000825
Sep 26, 2019Unit 5-B1BR$750,000-
Jul 29, 2015Unit 4D2BR$880,000789
Nov 5, 2021Unit 5-D1BR$849,000789
Jun 29, 2023Unit 22AB2BR$2,185,0001,744
Sep 4, 2015Unit 4B1BR$760,000648
Oct 16, 2014Unit 6C2BRN/A-
Mar 30, 2018Unit 4D2BR$1,050,000789
RLS

Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 5-CSep 14, 2015$3,700/mo21-
Unit 14-AJul 18, 2017$3,495/mo11-
Unit 18AJul 22, 2016$3,100/mo11650
Unit 16-AAug 2, 2019$3,650/mo11-
Unit 9-AOct 14, 2020$2,995/mo11-
Unit 3CMar 31, 2025$6,075/mo21818
Unit 16-BJan 18, 2019$4,895/mo32-
Unit 5-CJan 19, 2021$3,050/mo21-
Unit 3-COct 4, 2018$3,995/mo21-
Unit 12THFLOORMay 19, 2022$9,700/mo321,744
Unit 16-BJan 10, 2016$4,600/mo22-
Unit 3-COct 28, 2020$3,395/mo11-
Unit 6-BMay 15, 2019$3,500/mo11-
Unit 5-CMay 13, 2019$3,750/mo21-
Unit 9-BApr 17, 2019$3,650/mo21-
Unit 4-CSep 30, 2015$3,395/mo21-
Unit 7-DJul 29, 2019$4,195/mo22-
Unit 9-ASep 15, 2014$3,295/mo11850
Unit 8-AJun 4, 2018$3,575/mo11-
Unit 3-AAug 19, 2019$2,525/mo01-
Unit 9-ASep 25, 2018$3,595/mo11-
Unit 10AJun 8, 2015$12,500/mo232,076
Unit 5-BJun 7, 2016$3,395/mo11-
Unit 4-BOct 14, 2015$3,650/mo11-
Unit 3-AAug 27, 2014$2,250/mo01400
Unit 4-DMar 31, 2013$3,000/mo12792
Unit 6-DJan 11, 2017$3,395/mo12-
Unit 6-BJun 25, 2024$4,000/mo11648
Unit 4-AJul 1, 2022$3,000/mo01520
Unit 9DSep 3, 2015$3,750/mo22-
Unit 6AMay 1, 2014$2,350/mo11539
Unit 9DFeb 12, 2018$3,850/mo221,000
Unit 18-AMar 23, 2021$2,780/mo11650
Unit 3-ASep 13, 2020$2,250/mo01-
Unit 8-BSep 2, 2020$3,500/mo11-
Unit 7-DAug 12, 2020$3,850/mo22-
Unit 14-ASep 21, 2020$2,995/mo11-
Unit 9-CJul 8, 2020$3,479/mo21-
Unit 3-AAug 1, 2018$2,450/mo01-
Unit 14-BJul 30, 2018$5,695/mo22-
Unit 3-BApr 29, 2018$3,595/mo21-
Unit 16-AMay 3, 2017$3,230/mo11-
Unit 5-COct 28, 2017$3,600/mo21-
Unit 3-CNov 2, 2016$3,500/mo11-
Unit 16-AApr 30, 2015$3,400/mo11-
Unit 7-DJun 10, 2015$3,780/mo12-
Unit 9-DJun 13, 2014$4,200/mo22-
RLS

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

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)

Questions about school zoning and eligibility? I can help verify current assignment rules. Ask Milton

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

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.
Who owns 159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE?
The current owner of 159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE 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 1-02106-0320 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 159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE is 1-02106-0320. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (2106) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (320). 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 159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE?
Every recorded deed for 159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-02106-0320 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.

Interested in 159-04 HARLEM RIVER DRIVE?

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