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1220 MADISON AVENUE

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10128

Built 1937 16 Floors 98 Units Elevator Apartments
A
100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

1220 MADISON AVENUE is a mid-size pre-war elevator 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 R10, this building sits in a highest density residential, allowing the tallest residential buildings. 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.

ACRIS Records

Every recorded deed, mortgage, and lien since 1966.

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NYC Property Portal

Tax bill, ownership, building class, zoning.

BBL: 1015000015.00000000

LLC Lookup

Find the managing member of an LLC owner from ACRIS.

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DOB BIS Record

Department of Buildings permits, violations, and certificates of occupancy.

nyc.gov/dob

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01500-0015

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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

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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 4, 2026Unit 15G2BR$2,650,000-
Sep 18, 2025Unit 3H1BR$885,0001,009
Jul 21, 2025Unit 7C2BR$1,370,0001,325
Jun 13, 2025Unit 10D1BR$895,000-
Jul 24, 2015Unit PHE1BRN/A-
Aug 15, 2022Unit 9A2BR$1,950,000-
Jun 20, 2024Unit 3CStudio$635,000-
Mar 18, 2022Unit 10G2BR$2,525,0002,000
Jul 1, 2023Unit 11-C1BR$918,000-
Sep 27, 2018Unit 7H2BR$1,795,0001,436
Oct 27, 2023Unit PHA3BR$3,500,000-
Oct 2, 2023Unit 5FStudio$610,000650
Apr 7, 2022Unit 10BStudio$560,000-
Jun 26, 2023Unit 2G1BR$975,000-
Jul 25, 2022Unit 4B1BR$995,000-
Mar 29, 2022Unit 2FStudio$595,000690
May 4, 2017Unit PHD3BR$4,500,000-
Jan 28, 2015Unit 5G1BRN/A-
Aug 25, 2014Unit 8G1BRN/A-
Jan 28, 2015Unit 14BStudioN/A-
Oct 20, 2016Unit 10A2BR$2,605,0002,000
Mar 3, 2015Unit 3E2BRN/A-
Jan 28, 2015Unit 7D2BRN/A-
Nov 22, 2013Unit 3A2BRN/A-
Jun 30, 2014Unit 7D2BR$2,000,000-
Jan 28, 2015Unit 3E2BRN/A-
Oct 9, 2014Unit 5A2BRN/A1,800
May 9, 2017Unit 9D2BR$1,795,0001,360
Oct 6, 2014Unit 5A2BRN/A-
Aug 11, 2014Unit 11AB4BR$5,295,0002,600
May 8, 2026Unit 4H1BR$850,0001,000
Jun 26, 2019Unit 2H1BR$875,000-
Feb 15, 2019Unit 15D2BR$4,300,000-
Mar 16, 2022Unit 10G2BR$2,525,0002,000
Jan 6, 2022Unit PHA3BR$3,700,000-
Dec 18, 2019Unit 1C1BR$462,500-
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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 14DNov 10, 2023$9,995/mo22-
Unit 15GOct 15, 2018$13,500/mo221,785
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

86 St

0.25 mi away

456

96 St

0.42 mi away

6

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R10

Highest density residential, allowing the tallest residential buildings.

Overlay
C1-5
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
11.47 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built
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Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1937
Last Altered
1980
Floors
16
Total Units
105
Residential Units
98
Gross Floor Area
160,357 sq ft
Lot Area
13,982 sq ft
Lot Frontage
100.67 ft
Lot Depth
138.83 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
L013
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1015000015.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Official Records

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Location

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1220 MADISON AVENUE

What kind of building is 1220 MADISON AVENUE?
1220 MADISON AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 1220 MADISON AVENUE built?
Built in 1937, 16 floors, 105 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 1220 MADISON AVENUE?
98 residential units across 16 floors. The building also contains 7 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 1220 MADISON 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 1220 MADISON 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 1220 MADISON AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is 86 St (4, 5, 6 lines), approximately 0.25 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 1220 MADISON 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 1220 MADISON 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 1220 MADISON AVENUE?
The current owner of 1220 MADISON 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 1-01500-0015 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 1220 MADISON AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 1220 MADISON AVENUE is 1-01500-0015. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1500) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (15). 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 1220 MADISON AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 1220 MADISON AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01500-0015 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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