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541 AMSTERDAM AVENUE

Manhattan · Upper West Side · New York, NY 10024

Built 1918 13 Floors 86 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

541 AMSTERDAM AVENUE is a mid-size pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Upper West Side. The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within... Zoned C1-9, this building sits in a local retail uses serving nearby residents. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Upper West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene.

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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: 1-01217-0064

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Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Apr 30, 2025Unit 1J1BR$485,000-
Jan 22, 2025Unit 8E2BR$1,450,000-
Jun 17, 2014Unit 5D2BRN/A-
Dec 27, 2021Unit 10EF4BR$3,840,000-
Jun 6, 2020Unit 4E2BR$720,000-
Mar 9, 2018Unit 9J1BR$675,000-
May 12, 2016Unit 1B3BRN/A-
Jun 2, 2022Unit 5C2BR$1,910,000-
Feb 3, 2022Unit 6C2BR$1,365,000-
Aug 11, 2023Unit 11CD4BR$3,250,000-
Apr 20, 2015Unit 10C2BR$1,300,0001,300
Jul 27, 2018Unit 5C2BR$1,350,000-
Aug 2, 2018Unit 5F3BR$2,225,000-
Feb 16, 2018Unit 12D2BR$1,250,000-
Jun 9, 2020Unit 8-E2BR$1,400,000-
Nov 15, 2021Unit 6-E2BR$1,295,000-
Feb 10, 2022Unit 5-D2BR$1,200,000854
Jul 19, 2019Unit 11-E2BR$1,175,000-
Feb 10, 2022Unit 12-D2BR$1,340,000-
Dec 15, 2022Unit 6-D2BR$1,047,500-
Nov 28, 2021Unit 9-C2BR$1,525,000-
Jul 16, 2020Unit 9-F3BR$1,999,000-
Feb 10, 2022Unit 4-E2BR$1,450,000-
Oct 9, 2018Unit 2-E2BRN/A-
Sep 11, 2023Unit 10-C2BR$1,750,000-
Apr 14, 2019Unit 1-E2BR$1,100,0001,050
Nov 27, 2017Unit 12B3BR$2,455,000-
Jan 25, 2016Unit 8B2BR$1,050,000-
Jan 22, 2019Unit 7F3BR$2,450,000-
Sep 22, 2015Unit 8E2BR$990,000-
Jan 30, 2014Unit 6J1BR$505,000-
Apr 28, 2022Unit 1C2BR$1,377,000-
Jun 11, 2024Unit 9C2BR$1,700,000-
Dec 1, 2021Unit 2C2BR$1,200,000-
Sep 27, 2013Unit 11F3BRN/A-
May 22, 2013Unit 8F3BRN/A-
May 12, 2014Unit 1E2BR$919,0001,050
Jan 28, 2015Unit 4A2BRN/A-
Sep 23, 2025Unit 1H1BR$825,000-
Oct 22, 2021Unit 8F3BR$2,725,000-
Oct 28, 2013Unit 6E2BRN/A-
May 25, 2017Unit 1B3BRN/A-
May 27, 2021Unit 8-B2BR$1,495,000-
RLS

Closed sale 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

86 St

0.15 mi away

1BC

79 St

0.40 mi away

1

96 St

0.41 mi away

123

81 St-Museum of Natural History

0.47 mi away

BC

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
C1-9

Local retail uses serving nearby residents.

Overlay
C1-5
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
9.57 / 10.00
Near maximum allowable FAR

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1918
Floors
13
Total Units
89
Residential Units
86
Gross Floor Area
117,216 sq ft
Lot Area
12,250 sq ft
Lot Frontage
126.42 ft
Lot Depth
97.5 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 7
City Council
District 6
School District
3
Police Precinct
24
Fire Company
E074
Sanitation District
7
BBL
1012170064.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 541 AMSTERDAM AVENUE

What kind of building is 541 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
541 AMSTERDAM AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 541 AMSTERDAM AVENUE built?
Built in 1918, 13 floors, 89 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 541 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
86 residential units across 13 floors. The building also contains 3 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 541 AMSTERDAM 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 541 AMSTERDAM 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 541 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is 86 St (1, B, C lines), approximately 0.15 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 541 AMSTERDAM 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 541 AMSTERDAM 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 541 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
The current owner of 541 AMSTERDAM 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 1-01217-0064 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 541 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 541 AMSTERDAM AVENUE is 1-01217-0064. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1217) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (64). 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 541 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 541 AMSTERDAM AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01217-0064 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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