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229 EAST 116 STREET

Manhattan · East Harlem · New York, NY 10029

Built 1910 4 Floors 4 Units Primarily Residential Mixed Use
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99/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

229 EAST 116 STREET is a boutique pre-war primarily residential mixed use building with walk-up in East Harlem. East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its colorful murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residen... Zoned R7D, this building sits in a residential zoning district. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

East Harlem

East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its colorful murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residential developments alongside historic buildings. The real estate market offers some of Manhattan's most accessible price points, featuring a mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and a surge of new luxury condominium developments that offer modern amenities and easy access to the Upper East Side.

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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: 1-01666-0013

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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 14, 2022Unit 3A1BR$820,000885
Jan 17, 2019Unit 3C1BR$700,000-
Sep 2, 2022Unit 6-A1BR$880,000885
Mar 27, 2023Unit 2A1BR$775,000855
Mar 31, 2025Unit 2C1BR$720,000785
Dec 13, 2023Unit 5A2BR$925,000885
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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 1AAug 28, 2024$5,700/mo321,600
Unit 4AJun 29, 2016$3,450/mo11-
Unit 4AAug 1, 2018$3,150/mo11-
Unit 4-BAug 15, 2021$3,695/mo221,007
Unit 1AJun 7, 2019$6,500/mo321,600
Unit 5COct 21, 2024$3,250/mo11818
Unit 3-CFeb 27, 2019$3,000/mo11818
Unit DUPLEX1AFeb 1, 2023$5,995/mo321,600
Unit 4AMay 20, 2026$3,600/mo11850
Unit 6BAug 26, 2025$3,750/mo12-
Unit 2CAug 12, 2025$3,350/mo11785
Unit 6BOct 24, 2023$3,200/mo12-
Unit 3-CJun 2, 2023$3,300/mo11818
Unit 2BMar 22, 2018$3,200/mo221,007
Unit 2BJan 8, 2013$3,200/mo211,007
Unit 2-BMay 14, 2021$3,495/mo221,007
Unit 3BNov 30, 2018$3,550/mo211,007
Unit 5CAug 5, 2015$2,950/mo11-
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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

125 St

0.47 mi away

456

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R7D

Residential zoning district.

Overlay
C1-5
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
2.04 / 4.66
56% development potential remaining

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Primarily Residential Mixed Use (S4)
Land Use
4
Year Built
1910
Floors
4
Total Units
5
Residential Units
4
Gross Floor Area
4,122 sq ft
Lot Area
2,018 sq ft
Lot Frontage
20 ft
Lot Depth
100.92 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 11
City Council
District 8
School District
4
Police Precinct
25
Fire Company
L026
Sanitation District
11
BBL
1016660013.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 229 EAST 116 STREET

What kind of building is 229 EAST 116 STREET?
229 EAST 116 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Primarily Residential Mixed Use (building class S4).
When was 229 EAST 116 STREET built?
Built in 1910, 4 floors, 5 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 229 EAST 116 STREET?
4 residential units across 4 floors. The building also contains 1 commercial or non-residential unit.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 229 EAST 116 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 229 EAST 116 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 229 EAST 116 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 125 St (4, 5, 6 lines), approximately 0.47 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 229 EAST 116 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 229 EAST 116 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 229 EAST 116 STREET?
The current owner of 229 EAST 116 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 1-01666-0013 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 229 EAST 116 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 229 EAST 116 STREET is 1-01666-0013. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1666) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (13). 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 229 EAST 116 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 229 EAST 116 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01666-0013 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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