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51 AVENUE A

Manhattan · East Village · New York, NY 10009

Built 1929 12 Floors 103 Units Elevator Apartments
A
100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

51 AVENUE A is a large-scale pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in East Village. The East Village remains New York’s epicenter of counter-culture and artistic expression. Known for its active street life, community gardens, and legendary music venues, the neighborhood offers an en... Zoned R7A, this building sits in a residential zoning district. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

East Village

The East Village remains New York’s epicenter of counter-culture and artistic expression. Known for its active street life, community gardens, and legendary music venues, the neighborhood offers an energy unlike any other. The real estate market is characterized by historic tenement-style cooperatives, historic low-rise walk-ups, and a growing selection of modern boutique condominiums that offer luxury amenities in Downtown Manhattan.

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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: 1-00431-0025

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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

$4,950/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

Listing Rented

$4,000/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$2,850/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by New York Living Solutions

Listing Rented

$4,000/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Akam Sales & Brokerage, Inc.

Listing Rented

$4,000/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$3,995/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$3,200/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$4,300/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Akam Sales & Brokerage, Inc.

Listing Rented

$4,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Ideal Properties Group LLC

Listing Rented

$4,750/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Akam Sales & Brokerage, Inc.

Listing Rented

$3,200/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Akam Sales & Brokerage, Inc.

Listing Rented

$1,750/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,300/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$4,700/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Christies International Real Estate Group LLC

Listing Rented

$4,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Listing Rented

$8,500/mo

3 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$3,700/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$5,250/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$4,450/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$4,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$4,500/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$4,100/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Ideal Properties Group LLC

Listing Rented

$3,250/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$4,650/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$4,000/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Reuveni LLC

Listing Rented

$1,600/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$1,400/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,350/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

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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 11, 2023Unit 11I1BR$850,000-
Dec 7, 2023Unit 6F2BR$1,400,000-
Jul 1, 2025Unit 11D1BR$855,000-
Jun 28, 2022Unit 12-A1BR$700,000-
Sep 22, 2016Unit 8H3BR$1,535,0001,237
Nov 20, 2015Unit 6I1BRN/A-
Sep 26, 2024Unit 8B1BR$835,000-
Sep 25, 2025Unit 8F3BR$1,660,0001,580
Jan 25, 2022Unit 6C1BR$825,000-
May 3, 2023Unit 6-I1BR$850,000-
Jun 12, 2020Unit 5I1BR$785,000-
Nov 18, 2016Unit 7B1BR$870,000-
May 3, 2020Unit 8-C1BR$800,000712
Dec 23, 2014Unit 2-I1BR$620,000-
Apr 10, 2025Unit 6G1BR$890,000-
Dec 18, 2020Unit 7D1BR$785,000-
Sep 24, 2014Unit 7G1BRN/A-
Jul 27, 2015Unit 4-G1BR$935,000-
Sep 22, 2021Unit 1D2BR$935,000900
Nov 4, 2020Unit 2I1BR$665,000-
Apr 14, 2016Unit 6I1BRN/A-
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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 7BOct 2, 2024$5,000/mo11-
Unit 2DDec 15, 2017$4,000/mo21-
Unit 2AOct 1, 2016$2,850/mo11-
Unit 10-CAug 12, 2019$4,000/mo11850
Unit 8IApr 2, 2018$4,500/mo11-
Unit 7-BApr 20, 2021$3,995/mo11-
Unit 12-ADec 17, 2019$3,200/mo11-
Unit 5-GSep 5, 2019$4,300/mo11-
Unit 3EJul 23, 2018$4,500/mo11-
Unit 5-HApr 23, 2020$4,750/mo211,100
Unit 4-ADec 12, 2019$3,200/mo11-
Unit 2AApr 7, 2023$1,750/mo01-
Unit 2-AOct 27, 2022$3,300/mo11-
Unit 2DAug 30, 2024$4,700/mo21-
Unit 7BFeb 24, 2023$4,500/mo11-
Unit 8FAug 2, 2023$8,500/mo311,560
Unit 10-AJul 20, 2023$3,700/mo11-
Unit 12IJul 12, 2023$5,250/mo11-
Unit 8ENov 4, 2022$4,450/mo111,100
Unit 8ESep 14, 2022$4,500/mo11-
Unit 4HJun 5, 2013$4,500/mo21-
Unit 7GJul 10, 2013$3,500/mo11-
Unit 2CApr 30, 2014$3,000/mo11850
Unit 5GMay 18, 2018$4,100/mo11-
Unit 8IFeb 7, 2021$3,250/mo11-
Unit 4HFeb 25, 2015$4,650/mo21-
Unit 2-DJul 13, 2021$4,000/mo21-
Unit 4CSep 16, 2021$1,600/mo11-
Unit 2BSep 16, 2021$1,400/mo01-
Unit 8-EOct 31, 2020$3,350/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

Second Ave

0.25 mi away

F

Delancey St-Essex St

0.41 mi away

FJMZ

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Elementary
P.S. 015 Roberto Clemente
Grades PK-5 · 0.11 mi
DOE Profile →
The STAR Academy - P.S.63
Grades PK-5 · 0.16 mi
DOE Profile →
P.S. 020 Anna Silver
Grades PK-5 · 0.37 mi
DOE Profile →
Middle School
I.S. 140 Tompkins Square Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 0.45 mi
DOE Profile →
Henry Street School for International Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.71 mi
DOE Profile →
High School
Marta Valle High School
Grades 9-12 · 0.27 mi
DOE Profile →
East Side Community High School
Grades 9-12 · 0.36 mi
DOE Profile →
Henry Street School for International Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.71 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
R7A

Residential zoning district.

Overlay
C2-5
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
10.03 / 4.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1929
Last Altered
1986
Floors
12
Total Units
105
Residential Units
103
Gross Floor Area
121,406 sq ft
Lot Area
12,100 sq ft
Lot Frontage
96.17 ft
Lot Depth
125.83 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 3
City Council
District 2
School District
1
Police Precinct
9
Fire Company
E028
Sanitation District
3
BBL
1004310025.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Street View

Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 51 AVENUE A

What kind of building is 51 AVENUE A?
51 AVENUE A is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 51 AVENUE A built?
Built in 1929, 12 floors, 105 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 51 AVENUE A?
103 residential units across 12 floors. The building also contains 2 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 51 AVENUE A?
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 51 AVENUE A?
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 51 AVENUE A?
The closest subway stop is Second Ave (F line), approximately 0.25 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 51 AVENUE A?
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 51 AVENUE A?
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 51 AVENUE A?
The current owner of 51 AVENUE A 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 1-00431-0025 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 51 AVENUE A?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 51 AVENUE A is 1-00431-0025. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (431) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (25). 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 51 AVENUE A?
Every recorded deed for 51 AVENUE A since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-00431-0025 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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