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494 AMSTERDAM AVENUE

Manhattan · Upper West Side · New York, NY 10024

Built 1890 5 Floors 16 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

494 AMSTERDAM AVENUE is a boutique pre-war walk-up 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 C2-7A, this building sits in a local service establishments. 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: 1-01231-0036

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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

$4,195/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Time Equities Inc

Listing Rented

$3,495/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Time Equities Inc

Listing Rented

$4,495/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$2,495/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by New York Living Solutions

Listing Rented

$2,395/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Time Equities, Inc.

Listing Rented

$2,250/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Time Equities, Inc.

Listing Rented

$1,725/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Time Equities, Inc.

Listing Rented

$4,995/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Time Equities Inc

Listing Rented

$4,250/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Time Equities, Inc.

Listing Rented

$2,495/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Time Equities, Inc.

Listing Rented

$1,895/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Time Equities, Inc.

Listing Rented

$2,995/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Time Equities, Inc.

Listing Rented

$2,550/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Time Equities, Inc.

Listing Rented

$2,995/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$2,795/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Time Equities, Inc.

Listing Rented

$2,600/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Nest Seekers International

Listing Rented

$4,295/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Time Equities Inc

Listing Rented

$3,495/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Time Equities Inc

Listing Rented

$3,255/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Time Equities Inc

Listing Rented

$5,795/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,600/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Agency Brokerage

Listing Rented

$3,300/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$4,580/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Time Equities Inc

Listing Rented

$10,995/mo

3 bed · 3 bath

Listing by Warburg Realty Partnership Ltd.

Listing Rented

$2,795/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by New York Living Solutions

Listing Rented

$18,000/mo

4 bed · 3 bath

Listing by Level

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

2 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
Jun 18, 2026Unit 12-D2BR$945,000-
Aug 4, 2025Unit 4AStudio$435,000-
Jun 16, 2025Unit 12C2BR$1,705,000-
Apr 16, 2021Unit 16EF3BR$2,060,000-
Apr 4, 2018Unit 3D2BR$935,000-
Jan 10, 2017Unit 10G2BRN/A-
Jun 16, 2014Unit 3C3BRN/A-
May 24, 2014Unit 14F1BRN/A-
Jun 15, 2023Unit 16C2BR$1,825,000-
Oct 26, 2020Unit 2F2BR$895,000-
Aug 28, 2018Unit 4F2BR$977,500-
Sep 26, 2018Unit 6C3BR$2,710,000-
Oct 19, 2014Unit 2F1BRN/A-
Mar 1, 2018Unit 2G2BR$993,000-
Apr 29, 2019Unit 16C2BR$1,695,000-
Aug 2, 2022Unit 8C2BR$1,790,000-
Aug 21, 2018Unit 10D/11D4BR$2,500,000-
Apr 9, 2018Unit 18AStudio$610,000525
Mar 8, 2019Unit 12-AStudio$475,000-
Dec 20, 2023Unit 17-EF2BR$1,760,0001,485
Jun 25, 2024Unit 9-H1BR$900,000820
Jan 8, 2024Unit 15-D2BR$999,000-
Aug 22, 2023Unit 10-F2BR$895,000-
Aug 3, 2020Unit 7-FG3BR$2,375,000-
Oct 21, 2015Unit 12-EF3BR$2,100,000-
Jun 3, 2014Unit 16-C2BR$1,550,000-
Nov 2, 2022Unit 4-E1BR$449,000-
Sep 12, 2024Unit 5-D2BR$1,116,9001,000
Aug 17, 2021Unit 8GH2BR$2,200,0001,792
Oct 9, 2014Unit 4D2BR$950,0001,000
Sep 19, 2024Unit 11-A1BR$575,000-
May 23, 2024Unit 12AStudio$590,000-
Sep 12, 2018Unit 3G2BR$950,000-
Jan 28, 2015Unit 10C2BRN/A-
Jul 18, 2013Unit 10C2BRN/A-
Aug 22, 2012Unit 4-AStudio$325,000-
Jun 26, 2013Unit 10D/11D3BR$2,050,000-
Aug 4, 2017Unit 8C2BR$1,650,000-
Jan 8, 2026Unit 15-G1BR$975,000-
Jun 16, 2018Unit 8C2BR$1,650,000-
May 31, 2015Unit 16-C2BRN/A-
Apr 6, 2016Unit 12-EF3BRN/A-
Oct 17, 2018Unit 11E1BR$530,000-
Oct 16, 2014Unit 4F1BRN/A-
Aug 5, 2021Unit 9-FG3BR$2,500,000-
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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 5-DJun 5, 2025$4,195/mo21-
Unit 3-BMay 6, 2025$3,495/mo11-
Unit 10GJul 28, 2015$4,495/mo21-
Unit 7EDec 1, 2015$2,495/mo01550
Unit 5-DMay 7, 2021$2,395/mo21-
Unit 5-CMar 11, 2020$2,250/mo11420
Unit 5-BApr 1, 2021$1,725/mo11-
Unit 2-DSep 1, 2023$4,995/mo21-
Unit 4-DJul 21, 2022$4,250/mo21-
Unit 3-DMar 22, 2021$2,495/mo21-
Unit 3-CJul 1, 2021$1,895/mo11-
Unit 4-DFeb 2, 2017$2,995/mo21-
Unit 2-AApr 9, 2021$2,550/mo21-
Unit 2-BApr 25, 2022$2,995/mo01-
Unit 3-BApr 12, 2022$2,795/mo11-
Unit 10-EJun 10, 2015$2,600/mo11-
Unit 4-DAug 3, 2023$4,295/mo21-
Unit 5-DApr 16, 2024$3,495/mo21-
Unit 3-BMay 11, 2023$3,255/mo11-
Unit 5CJul 24, 2021$5,795/mo22-
Unit 11-ADec 10, 2024$3,600/mo01550
Unit 2BAug 17, 2024$3,300/mo01-
Unit 2-DJul 19, 2024$4,580/mo21-
Unit 12-EFApr 6, 2015$10,995/mo33-
Unit 2BAug 11, 2015$2,795/mo011,060
Unit 14ABCJul 26, 2022$18,000/mo43-
Unit 2-HJan 14, 2021$3,500/mo21900
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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

86 St

0.18 mi away

1BC

79 St

0.24 mi away

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81 St-Museum of Natural History

0.41 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
C2-7A

Local service establishments.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
4.72 / 7.52
37% development potential remaining
Historic District: Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Walk-Up Apartments (C7)
Land Use
4
Year Built
1890
Floors
5
Total Units
19
Residential Units
16
Gross Floor Area
12,625 sq ft
Lot Area
2,673 sq ft
Lot Frontage
27 ft
Lot Depth
99 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 7
City Council
District 6
School District
3
Police Precinct
20
Fire Company
E074
Sanitation District
7
BBL
1012310036.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 494 AMSTERDAM AVENUE

What kind of building is 494 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
494 AMSTERDAM AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Walk-Up Apartments (building class C7). The building is located in the Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District historic district.
When was 494 AMSTERDAM AVENUE built?
Built in 1890, 5 floors, 19 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 494 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
16 residential units across 5 floors. The building also contains 3 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 494 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 494 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 494 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is 86 St (1, B, C lines), approximately 0.18 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 494 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 494 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 494 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
The current owner of 494 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 1-01231-0036 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 494 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 494 AMSTERDAM AVENUE is 1-01231-0036. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1231) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (36). 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 494 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 494 AMSTERDAM AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01231-0036 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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