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161 EAST 61 STREET

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10065

Built 1930 4 Floors 5 Units Walk-Up Apartments
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100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

161 EAST 61 STREET is a boutique pre-war walk-up apartments building with walk-up in Upper East Side. The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the ... Zoned R8B, this building sits in a residential zoning district. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

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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: 1-01396-0030

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Recently Rented in This Building

Listing Rented

$5,450/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$6,700/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$9,000/mo

3 bed · 3 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$6,500/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,500/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$3,250/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$4,200/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$3,195/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$4,900/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$4,000/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,700/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,900/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$4,800/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$6,295/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$8,000/mo

3 bed · 3 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,400/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$3,300/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$4,300/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by New York Living Solutions

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elegran Real Estate and Development

Listing Rented

$5,800/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$3,400/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by R S N Y Realty LLC

Listing Rented

$4,250/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$7,995/mo

3 bed · 3 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$3,950/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$4,396/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Broadway Realty

Listing Rented

$2,850/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by R New York

Listing Rented

$3,800/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$3,050/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$4,200/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,195/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$8,650/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$4,300/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$4,195/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

Listing Rented

$5,495/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

Listing Rented

$6,500/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,500/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by R New York

Listing Rented

$5,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Leven Real Estate

Listing Rented

$4,995/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by New York Living Solutions

Listing Rented

$7,000/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$4,195/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$2,649/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,150/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$5,895/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$6,750/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,600/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$4,800/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$5,800/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$4,500/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$5,000/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$3,700/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

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

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 2Sep 24, 2024$5,450/mo21-
Unit 31CSep 9, 2014$6,700/mo221,209
Unit 31BMay 3, 2016$9,000/mo33-
Unit 3FMay 25, 2022$6,500/mo22-
Unit 11DJan 13, 2017$2,500/mo01467
Unit 3BSep 1, 2017$3,250/mo11645
Unit 3BApr 28, 2025$4,200/mo11645
Unit 9BJan 10, 2018$3,195/mo11650
Unit 22-HAug 5, 2023$4,900/mo12650
Unit 18HJun 17, 2019$4,000/mo12-
Unit 4BMay 3, 2020$3,700/mo11645
Unit 12CJun 3, 2017$3,900/mo11786
Unit 12CMar 12, 2025$4,800/mo11786
Unit 12GMay 18, 2016$6,295/mo32-
Unit 28BJan 10, 2022$8,000/mo331,387
Unit 11DSep 22, 2014$2,600/mo01467
Unit 11BJun 11, 2014$3,300/mo11821
Unit 32HDec 9, 2013$4,300/mo12-
Unit 35-EJun 28, 2021$3,500/mo01580
Unit 16FFeb 1, 2026$5,800/mo12948
Unit 21HJun 18, 2021$3,400/mo12700
Unit 6CMay 15, 2015$4,250/mo12915
Unit 23BJul 2, 2014$7,995/mo331,350
Unit 23EMay 28, 2014$3,950/mo11820
Unit 24-EMay 14, 2019$4,396/mo12890
Unit 19-DApr 5, 2019$2,850/mo01465
Unit 8-BApr 3, 2020$3,800/mo11650
Unit 10-DJul 12, 2021$3,050/mo01-
Unit 18AOct 15, 2017$4,200/mo111,167
Unit 9BApr 19, 2018$3,195/mo11650
Unit 28BAug 5, 2017$8,650/mo321,387
Unit 16FJul 28, 2021$4,300/mo12948
Unit 16DOct 9, 2025$3,895/mo01-
Unit 15EOct 9, 2025$5,600/mo12822
Unit 10GMay 4, 2015$6,500/mo321,163
Unit 19-DNov 27, 2017$2,500/mo01-
Unit 11CAug 28, 2022$5,500/mo11786
Unit 23HOct 26, 2022$4,995/mo12633
Unit 14GMar 29, 2024$7,000/mo221,306
Unit 11-CAug 8, 2022$4,195/mo11800
Unit 4RJul 29, 2019$2,649/mo11-
Unit 4FNov 4, 2019$3,150/mo11-
Unit 12GApr 25, 2014$5,895/mo321,165
Unit 14GSep 8, 2021$6,750/mo221,163
Unit 12CFeb 26, 2021$3,500/mo11786
Unit 10FJul 1, 2023$4,800/mo12948
Unit 17CJun 10, 2025$5,800/mo11800
Unit 9HFeb 27, 2025$4,500/mo12724
Unit 26HMar 26, 2025$5,000/mo12650
Unit 3DMar 19, 2025$3,700/mo01467
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

59 St

392 ft away

456

68 St-Hunter College

0.38 mi away

6

57 St

0.41 mi away

F

Lexington Av/53 St

0.42 mi away

EM

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R8B

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
2.90 / 4.00
27% development potential remaining

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Walk-Up Apartments (C2)
Land Use
2
Year Built
1930
Last Altered
1986
Floors
4
Total Units
5
Gross Floor Area
6,259 sq ft
Lot Area
2,159 sq ft
Lot Frontage
21.5 ft
Lot Depth
100.42 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
E039
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1013960030.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 161 EAST 61 STREET

What kind of building is 161 EAST 61 STREET?
161 EAST 61 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Walk-Up Apartments (building class C2).
When was 161 EAST 61 STREET built?
Built in 1930, 4 floors, 5 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 161 EAST 61 STREET?
5 residential units across 4 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 161 EAST 61 STREET?
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 161 EAST 61 STREET?
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 161 EAST 61 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 59 St (4, 5, 6 lines), approximately 392 ft away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 161 EAST 61 STREET?
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 161 EAST 61 STREET?
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 161 EAST 61 STREET?
The current owner of 161 EAST 61 STREET 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 1-01396-0030 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 161 EAST 61 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 161 EAST 61 STREET is 1-01396-0030. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1396) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (30). 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 161 EAST 61 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 161 EAST 61 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01396-0030 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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