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231 EAST 86 STREET

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10028

Built 1983 22 Floors 57 Units Elevator Apartments
A
100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

231 EAST 86 STREET is a mid-size 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 C2-8A, this building sits in a local service establishments. 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.

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NYC Property Portal

Tax bill, ownership, building class, zoning.

BBL: 1015320015.00000000

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.

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Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01532-0015

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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
Feb 2, 2022Unit 7A1BR$399,000-
Aug 13, 2018Unit 14C2BR$1,260,000-
Jun 8, 2022Unit 4B1BR$595,000-
Oct 16, 2015Unit 19A2BR$1,305,000-
Jun 13, 2024Unit 5DStudio$385,000-
Jul 29, 2021Unit 11B1BR$600,000-
Jun 30, 2021Unit 5C1BR$675,000-
Feb 25, 2014Unit 8B1BR$450,000725
Mar 19, 2014Unit 12B1BR$475,000-
Aug 27, 2024Unit 9C2BR$990,000-
May 30, 2023Unit 4-AStudio$399,000419
Oct 19, 2021Unit 3C1BR$600,000700
Jun 10, 2013Unit 11B1BR$422,000-
Jul 19, 2018Unit 15AStudio$438,000-
Oct 24, 2017Unit 5C1BR$619,000-
Sep 30, 2015Unit 5B1BR$535,000600
Apr 16, 2014Unit 7C1BR$516,018650
Apr 14, 2014Unit 5C1BR$480,000-
Mar 4, 2025Unit 9A1BR$490,000-
Jun 25, 2015Unit 8C2BR$999,000-
Oct 9, 2025Unit PHB2BR$1,050,000-
May 30, 2017Unit 4C1BR$619,000-
Sep 23, 2020Unit 14-B1BR$545,000550
Aug 31, 2017Unit 11C2BR$1,145,0001,100
Feb 24, 2015Unit 9AStudio$377,000475
May 2, 2016Unit 3AStudio$419,000-
Jul 8, 2026Unit 11C2BR$1,300,000-
Dec 2, 2013Unit 6C1BRN/A-
Oct 16, 2014Unit 12C2BRN/A-
Sep 26, 2013Unit 9C2BRN/A-
Sep 10, 2015Unit 12AStudio$401,000-
Aug 10, 2018Unit 9AStudio$399,000475
Nov 4, 2013Unit 7DStudioN/A-
Nov 19, 2020Unit 16C2BR$1,100,000-
Mar 6, 2019Unit 16ASStudio$415,000-
Jan 19, 2022Unit 15AStudio$425,000-
May 23, 2012Unit 16C2BR$850,000-
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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 8CMay 22, 2024$7,150/mo22-
Unit 16AAug 15, 2017$2,275/mo01-
Unit 15ANov 3, 2015$2,550/mo01-
Unit 15-BMay 18, 2022$3,950/mo11-
Unit 4DJul 15, 2018$2,395/mo01-
Unit 16AJun 25, 2024$3,750/mo01-
Unit 7CJul 1, 2024$4,700/mo11-
Unit 8BJan 19, 2024$3,995/mo11-
Unit 4CJul 12, 2022$4,150/mo11-
Unit 19AJul 9, 2022$5,900/mo22-
Unit 21-ENov 12, 2013$2,500/mo01-
Unit 21-AAug 23, 2018$5,450/mo22-
Unit 6CApr 25, 2013$2,600/mo11645
Unit 3AJan 3, 2013$2,250/mo01-
Unit 8BJun 13, 2014$3,000/mo11725
Unit 16AJul 18, 2013$2,150/mo01-
Unit 15BJun 9, 2016$3,275/mo11-
Unit 10BAug 28, 2013$2,700/mo11650
Unit 21EOct 16, 2014$2,500/mo00-
Unit 2-A2Aug 20, 2021$2,567/mo11-
Unit 4-AMar 4, 2020$2,500/mo01419
Unit 7AMar 1, 2020$2,750/mo11-
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

0.18 mi away

456

96 St

0.48 mi away

6Q

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
C2-8A

Local service establishments.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
11.51 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built
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Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1983
Floors
22
Total Units
58
Residential Units
57
Gross Floor Area
57,745 sq ft
Lot Area
5,017 sq ft
Lot Frontage
49.83 ft
Lot Depth
100.67 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 5
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
L013
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1015320015.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Official Records

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Location

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Frequently Asked Questions about 231 EAST 86 STREET

What kind of building is 231 EAST 86 STREET?
231 EAST 86 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 231 EAST 86 STREET built?
Built in 1983, 22 floors, 58 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 231 EAST 86 STREET?
57 residential units across 22 floors. The building also contains 1 commercial or non-residential unit.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 231 EAST 86 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 231 EAST 86 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 231 EAST 86 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 86 St (4, 5, 6 lines), approximately 0.18 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 231 EAST 86 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 231 EAST 86 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 231 EAST 86 STREET?
The current owner of 231 EAST 86 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 1-01532-0015 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 231 EAST 86 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 231 EAST 86 STREET is 1-01532-0015. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1532) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (15). 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 231 EAST 86 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 231 EAST 86 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01532-0015 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 231 EAST 86 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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