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178 8 AVENUE

Manhattan · Chelsea · New York, NY 10011

Built 1887 5 Floors 20 Units Walk-Up Apartments
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99/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

178 8 AVENUE is a boutique pre-war walk-up apartments building with walk-up in Chelsea. Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern lux... Zoned C1-6A, this building sits in a local retail uses serving nearby residents. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Chelsea

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside historic pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

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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: 1-00769-0001

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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.

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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 19, 2026Unit 3C1BR$1,295,000-
Mar 21, 2023Unit 5BStudio$1,195,000740
Jul 28, 2023Unit 8B3BR$4,500,0002,082
Nov 9, 2023Unit 9B3BR$4,550,0002,082
Jul 7, 2023Unit PH5BR$29,000,0005,508
Apr 7, 2015Unit PHA3BR$5,350,0002,800
Dec 17, 2020Unit 10A3BR$4,585,0001,952
Feb 15, 2017Unit 11B1BR$1,400,000-
Nov 16, 2020Unit 20B4BR$6,600,0002,370
Jun 15, 2021Unit 24B4BR$6,875,0002,370
Feb 26, 2021Unit 9A3BR$4,700,0002,077
Jun 5, 2025Unit PH464BR$13,500,0004,017
Jan 6, 2020Unit 26B4BR$7,050,0002,370
Dec 3, 2025Unit 7C1BR$1,075,0001,150
Jan 5, 2023Unit 8-A2BR$1,900,0001,750
Apr 13, 2015Unit 3E2BR$2,450,0001,400
Aug 21, 2024Unit 34A2BR$3,580,0001,422
Jun 30, 2026Unit 11A2BR$1,800,000-
Jan 30, 2023Unit 7B1BR$925,000-
Oct 16, 2025Unit 30A2BR$3,275,0001,422
Nov 30, 2023Unit 32A2BR$3,875,0001,422
Sep 17, 2015Unit 6-F1BR$1,150,000950
Oct 27, 2022Unit 9D2BR$1,999,999-
Aug 29, 2022Unit 4B1BR$1,195,000-
Jun 5, 2017Unit 8F1BR$1,215,000-
May 2, 2018Unit 5F1BR$990,000-
May 20, 2016Unit 2-E2BR$1,820,000-
Aug 10, 2021Unit 5C2BR$1,075,000-
Nov 1, 2021Unit 36A2BR$4,635,0001,422
Feb 1, 2021Unit 12-E2BR$1,995,000-
Sep 3, 2021Unit 3B1BR$965,000-
Jan 27, 2026Unit 5F1BR$1,700,000-
Jul 6, 2023Unit 18B4BR$6,325,0002,366
Mar 22, 2024Unit 28A2BR$3,495,0001,422
Sep 15, 2023Unit 12B3BR$4,850,0002,082
Jul 27, 2023Unit 11B3BR$4,675,0002,082
Sep 6, 2023Unit 7A2BR$2,995,0001,730
Dec 30, 2021Unit 4A2BR$1,995,000-
Apr 29, 2014Unit 7-C1BR$1,450,0001,150
Nov 12, 2018Unit 2-C1BRN/A-
Apr 10, 2023Unit 6A2BR$2,950,0001,730
Jul 14, 2023Unit 24A2BR$3,395,0001,415
Mar 28, 2024Unit 6A2BR$1,860,000-
Mar 6, 2024Unit 26A2BR$3,440,0001,415
Dec 31, 2013Unit 5-C2BR$1,465,0001,150
May 15, 2025Unit 30B4BR$7,050,0002,388
Nov 28, 2023Unit 20A2BR$3,062,7631,415
Jul 2, 2019Unit 14A3BR$4,885,0001,952
Sep 4, 2024Unit 2F1BR$915,000-
Jul 9, 2025Unit PH444BR$13,200,0004,017
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Rental History

Unit Lease Date ▼ Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 12FAug 18, 2022$6,000/mo11-
Unit 26AJun 18, 2024$15,000/mo231,415
Unit GRND FLRMar 14, 2013$2,950/mo421,141
Unit 9-BJan 31, 2014$5,000/mo11-
Unit 5TH FLOORMar 14, 2013$2,800/mo511,147
Unit 1Aug 15, 2017$2,999/mo32-
Unit 36BDec 4, 2020$18,000/mo44-
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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

No subway stations found within 0.5 miles.

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Middle School
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.14 mi
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High School
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.14 mi
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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
C1-6A

Local retail uses serving nearby residents.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
4.45 / 4.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Walk-Up Apartments (C7)
Land Use
4
Year Built
1887
Last Altered
1987
Floors
5
Total Units
24
Residential Units
20
Gross Floor Area
20,312 sq ft
Lot Area
4,560 sq ft
Lot Frontage
51.67 ft
Lot Depth
88.25 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 4
City Council
District 3
School District
2
Police Precinct
10
Fire Company
L012
Sanitation District
4
BBL
1007690001.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 178 8 AVENUE

What kind of building is 178 8 AVENUE?
178 8 AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Walk-Up Apartments (building class C7).
When was 178 8 AVENUE built?
Built in 1887, 5 floors, 24 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 178 8 AVENUE?
20 residential units across 5 floors. The building also contains 4 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 178 8 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 178 8 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 178 8 AVENUE?
178 8 AVENUE is served by MTA subway lines within MN. The Nearby Transit section above shows all stations within half a mile.
How can I see the full sales history for 178 8 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 178 8 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 178 8 AVENUE?
The current owner of 178 8 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 1-00769-0001 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 178 8 AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 178 8 AVENUE is 1-00769-0001. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (769) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (1). 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 178 8 AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 178 8 AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-00769-0001 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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