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1296 3 AVENUE

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10021

Built 1961 20 Floors 136 Units Elevator Apartments
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100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

1296 3 AVENUE is a large-scale post-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 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 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: 1-01409-0040

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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
Jun 15, 2023Unit 21A1BR$755,000-
Oct 9, 2024Unit 5E1BR$750,000948
Nov 15, 2024Unit 7D2BR$862,000975
Dec 2, 2024Unit 6D1BR$850,000975
Nov 18, 2022Unit 2BC3BR$1,850,000-
Oct 9, 2024Unit 5E1BR$750,000948
Aug 27, 2018Unit 10FG3BR$3,000,000-
Apr 9, 2019Unit 17B3BR$1,816,425-
Jul 1, 2021Unit 5D1BR$889,000990
May 21, 2020Unit 19-A3BR$1,695,000-
Mar 22, 2019Unit 4-GH3BR$2,200,000-
Nov 29, 2022Unit 19-B1BR$820,000760
Jan 7, 2019Unit 5-AB4BR$2,040,000-
Mar 3, 2016Unit 5-F3BR$1,695,000-
Dec 1, 2014Unit 3-G1BR$645,000950
Dec 22, 2021Unit 18CDE4BR$3,700,000-
Nov 17, 2016Unit 15D1BR$999,950900
Dec 15, 2017Unit 3CD4BR$2,975,000-
May 18, 2017Unit 8EFGH4BR$5,450,000-
Sep 2, 2021Unit 14CD3BR$2,295,0002,200
Jun 27, 2014Unit 12AB3BR$2,900,082-
Jan 8, 2025Unit 4C2BR$1,545,000-
Aug 12, 2015Unit 10A2BR$1,500,000-
Sep 25, 2021Unit 16-E2BR$1,799,000-
Mar 22, 2023Unit 3F2BR$1,300,000-
Jul 27, 2023Unit 7F3BR$1,595,000-
Sep 26, 2023Unit 9D2BR$740,000-
Sep 14, 2023Unit 16A2BR$1,710,000-
Nov 3, 2017Unit 14B1BR$1-
Jun 25, 2021Unit 12AB3BR$2,995,000-
Aug 13, 2019Unit 5D1BR$845,000990
Feb 11, 2015Unit 17C2BRN/A950
Apr 9, 2018Unit 4C2BR$1,575,000-
Apr 20, 2016Unit 6B1BR$720,000-
Nov 28, 2017Unit 10-A2BR$1,070,000-
Mar 2, 2021Unit 17-C2BR$940,000950
Dec 13, 2022Unit 5C2BR$1,565,000-
Mar 21, 2019Unit 9A2BR$1,451,006-
Jun 16, 2014Unit 17A2BR$1,405,000-
Mar 1, 2015Unit 19A2BR$1,630,000-
Sep 10, 2020Unit 2EF3BR$2,655,0002,300
May 29, 2019Unit 16A2BR$1,240,000-
Jun 29, 2017Unit 6E1BR$950,000-
Feb 16, 2017Unit 7D2BR$995,000950
Aug 7, 2017Unit 16E2BR$1,699,000-
Apr 12, 2023Unit 10-E1BR$799,000-
Feb 11, 2026Unit 16GStudio$575,000-
Oct 16, 2014Unit 7D2BRN/A950
Jul 27, 2026Unit 9A2BR$1,575,000-
Jul 21, 2021Unit 16A2BR$1,675,000-
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Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 3ABOct 22, 2024$12,500/mo33-
Unit 10DSep 19, 2023$5,495/mo21-
Unit 5-CApr 22, 2023$5,995/mo22-
Unit 3ABMay 14, 2025$15,250/mo33-
Unit 12EMay 22, 2013$3,167/mo11950
Unit 20-AOct 19, 2017$4,500/mo11-
Unit 5EJul 27, 2022$4,300/mo11-
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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

77 St

0.14 mi away

6

68 St-Hunter College

0.32 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
C1-9

Local retail uses serving nearby residents.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
12.75 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1961
Last Altered
1988
Floors
20
Total Units
141
Residential Units
136
Gross Floor Area
162,750 sq ft
Lot Area
12,766 sq ft
Lot Frontage
127.67 ft
Lot Depth
100 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
E044
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1014090040.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 1296 3 AVENUE

What kind of building is 1296 3 AVENUE?
1296 3 AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 1296 3 AVENUE built?
Built in 1961, 20 floors, 141 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 1296 3 AVENUE?
136 residential units across 20 floors. The building also contains 5 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 1296 3 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 1296 3 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 1296 3 AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is 77 St (6 line), approximately 0.14 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 1296 3 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 1296 3 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 1296 3 AVENUE?
The current owner of 1296 3 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 1-01409-0040 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 1296 3 AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 1296 3 AVENUE is 1-01409-0040. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1409) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (40). 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 1296 3 AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 1296 3 AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01409-0040 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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