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212 EAST 85 STREET

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10028

Built 1915 5 Floors 18 Units Walk-Up Apartments
A
99/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

212 EAST 85 STREET is a boutique pre-war walk-up 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 R8B, 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.

ACRIS Records

Every recorded deed, mortgage, and lien since 1966.

nyc.gov

NYC Property Portal

Tax bill, ownership, building class, zoning.

BBL: 1015300042.00000000

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: 1-01530-0042

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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
Sep 19, 2013Unit 4E3BR$1,150,000-
Aug 21, 2014Unit 5E3BRN/A-
RLS

Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date ▼ Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 5DAug 11, 2025$3,500/mo11-
Unit 2AAug 11, 2025$2,850/mo01-
Unit 3CFeb 1, 2020$2,800/mo11-
Unit 5DAug 9, 2024$3,200/mo11-
Unit 3BSep 28, 2023$2,450/mo01-
Unit 2AAug 14, 2023$2,600/mo01-
Unit 5DMay 2, 2023$2,950/mo11-
Unit 2CSep 22, 2022$2,800/mo11-
Unit 4BOct 18, 2021$2,400/mo01-
Unit 3BJan 24, 2020$2,400/mo01-
Unit 3BAug 9, 2022$2,400/mo01-
Unit 4BAug 9, 2022$2,400/mo01-
Unit 2AAug 9, 2022$2,400/mo01-
Unit 2DMar 1, 2022$2,800/mo11-
Unit 3BJun 28, 2021$2,400/mo01-
Unit 4DJun 17, 2021$2,000/mo11-
Unit 2AJun 28, 2021$2,400/mo01-
Unit 3BOct 27, 2025$2,700/mo01-
Unit 3CSep 10, 2020$2,150/mo11-
Unit 3CMar 8, 2022$2,800/mo11-
Unit 5BMar 4, 2022$2,250/mo01-
Unit 3AOct 4, 2021$2,100/mo01-
Unit 1CJul 26, 2021$3,100/mo22-
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

0.15 mi away

456

77 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
R8B

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
3.54 / 4.00
Near maximum allowable FAR
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Building Details

Owner of Record
PIPE, GLASS AND OIL, LLC
Physical
Building Class
Walk-Up Apartments (C7)
Land Use
4
Year Built
1915
Last Altered
1978
Floors
5
Total Units
20
Residential Units
18
Gross Floor Area
9,040 sq ft
Lot Area
2,554 sq ft
Lot Frontage
25 ft
Lot Depth
102.17 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 5
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
L013
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1015300042.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Official Records

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Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 212 EAST 85 STREET

What kind of building is 212 EAST 85 STREET?
212 EAST 85 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Walk-Up Apartments (building class C7).
When was 212 EAST 85 STREET built?
Built in 1915, 5 floors, 20 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 212 EAST 85 STREET?
18 residential units across 5 floors. The building also contains 2 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 212 EAST 85 STREET?
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 212 EAST 85 STREET?
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 212 EAST 85 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 86 St (4, 5, 6 lines), approximately 0.15 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 212 EAST 85 STREET?
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 212 EAST 85 STREET?
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 212 EAST 85 STREET?
The current owner of 212 EAST 85 STREET 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 1-01530-0042 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 212 EAST 85 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 212 EAST 85 STREET is 1-01530-0042. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1530) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (42). 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 212 EAST 85 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 212 EAST 85 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01530-0042 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.

Interested in 212 EAST 85 STREET?

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC with 25+ years across all five boroughs. Call, text, or schedule a free consultation.

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