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1251 3 AVENUE

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10021

Built 1966 27 Floors 149 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

1251 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 R10A, this building sits in a residential zoning district. 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: 1-01427-0001

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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
Mar 17, 2015Unit 14B3BRN/A1,700
May 3, 2017Unit 2LM2BRN/A-
Feb 9, 2016Unit 2GStudio$440,000-
Sep 14, 2018Unit 24B3BR$2,295,000-
Jun 16, 2017Unit 3OStudio$515,000-
Jan 24, 2020Unit 8B3BR$2,525,000-
Aug 13, 2018Unit 22D2BR$1,950,0001,523
Sep 12, 2019Unit 23C2BR$1,500,0001,350
May 31, 2017Unit 27A2BR$1,810,0001,260
Aug 15, 2025Unit 2D1BR$650,000-
Jun 28, 2018Unit 3NStudio$535,000-
Dec 28, 2017Unit 3LStudio$525,000-
Jul 23, 2018Unit 19C2BR$1,550,000-
Aug 11, 2014Unit 3E1BRN/A-
Aug 29, 2023Unit 24A2BR$1,625,000-
Dec 11, 2015Unit 20D2BR$2,185,0001,425
Oct 27, 2016Unit 3HStudio$575,000600
Apr 30, 2021Unit 14-E1BR$700,000860
Jun 26, 2017Unit 19D2BR$2,000,0001,425
Nov 12, 2018Unit 12C1BR$750,000-
Jul 26, 2017Unit 17A2BR$1,580,000-
Mar 1, 2016Unit 6D1BR$850,000980
Aug 4, 2014Unit 16C2BRN/A1,300
Feb 8, 2023Unit 27D2BR$1,550,0001,413
Feb 15, 2023Unit 5-A2BR$1,595,000-
Jul 10, 2024Unit 2HStudio$472,000600
Aug 6, 2015Unit 11-C1BR$1,070,000-
Dec 14, 2023Unit 17C2BR$1,325,000-
Apr 24, 2017Unit 11B2BRN/A-
Apr 17, 2020Unit 14-B3BR$2,525,000-
Mar 14, 2025Unit 3E1BR$725,000-
May 7, 2025Unit 4E1BR$750,000-
Mar 17, 2025Unit 5E1BR$765,000-
Jan 22, 2025Unit 20BC5BR$4,895,0003,100
Oct 15, 2024Unit 12E1BR$725,000775
Aug 8, 2024Unit 3-E1BR$695,000800
Jan 8, 2024Unit 3K1BR$700,000-
Dec 28, 2023Unit 6E1BR$765,000-
Sep 21, 2021Unit 2K1BR$576,000700
May 22, 2023Unit 2-GStudio$425,000-
Oct 19, 2021Unit 15A2BR$1,430,000-
Oct 25, 2013Unit 3E1BR$649,000-
Oct 16, 2014Unit 2K1BRN/A-
Jan 28, 2015Unit 24A2BRN/A-
Mar 7, 2013Unit 20D2BRN/A-
Jan 28, 2015Unit 9B3BRN/A-
Aug 6, 2015Unit 11 C1BR$1,070,000900
Aug 8, 2013Unit 2J1BR$629,000-
Jul 26, 2017Unit 5E1BR$726,000-
Jul 28, 2021Unit 14A2BR$1,395,000-
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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 4FDec 27, 2017$3,750/mo11-
Unit 5-ADec 23, 2019$7,000/mo22-
Unit 5-ASep 22, 2021$7,000/mo221,450
Unit 3-EJun 15, 2023$3,075/mo11825
Unit 16CJul 29, 2015$5,550/mo221,300
Unit 3-EAug 10, 2023$3,750/mo11825
Unit 12EOct 21, 2019$3,300/mo11750
Unit 5EOct 19, 2021$4,500/mo11-
Unit 3-KJun 20, 2019$3,500/mo11-
Unit 4FJun 16, 2018$3,750/mo11-
Unit 12EJul 29, 2021$3,200/mo11750
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

68 St-Hunter College

0.24 mi away

6

77 St

0.25 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
R10A

Residential zoning district.

Overlay
C1-5
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
8.44 / 10.00
Near maximum allowable FAR

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1966
Floors
27
Buildings on Lot
3
Total Units
152
Residential Units
149
Gross Floor Area
206,504 sq ft
Lot Area
24,480 sq ft
Lot Frontage
204.33 ft
Lot Depth
130 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 5
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
E044
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1014270001.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 1251 3 AVENUE

What kind of building is 1251 3 AVENUE?
1251 3 AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 1251 3 AVENUE built?
Built in 1966, 27 floors, 152 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 1251 3 AVENUE?
149 residential units across 27 floors. The building also contains 3 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 1251 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 1251 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 1251 3 AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is 68 St-Hunter College (6 line), approximately 0.24 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 1251 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 1251 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 1251 3 AVENUE?
The current owner of 1251 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 1-01427-0001 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 1251 3 AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 1251 3 AVENUE is 1-01427-0001. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1427) 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 1251 3 AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 1251 3 AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01427-0001 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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