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1178 MADISON AVENUE

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10028

Built 1926 15 Floors 102 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

1178 MADISON AVENUE is a large-scale pre-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 C5-1, this building sits in a central commercial, highest density commercial. 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: 1-01498-0014

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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.

Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Jun 22, 2016Unit 1CD3BRN/A-
Apr 1, 2014Unit 8-E2BR$2,295,000-
Jul 12, 2024Unit 9E2BR$2,005,0001,500
Oct 22, 2024Unit 5G2BR$1,700,000-
Nov 8, 2024Unit 3B3BR$2,925,000-
Jun 8, 2015Unit 4A3BRN/A-
Mar 29, 2024Unit 14A2BR$3,150,000-
Jul 17, 2026Unit 9G2BR$1,950,0001,500
Aug 26, 2025Unit 1D4BR$2,375,0002,475
Sep 24, 2025Unit 1C4BR$2,375,0002,475
Jul 14, 2025Unit 3C3BR$2,750,000-
Jun 4, 2025Unit 6E2BR$1,450,0001,590
Jan 9, 2025Unit 4C3BR$2,060,0002,000
Jun 30, 2017Unit 8D4BR$3,350,000-
Jun 10, 2015Unit 4A3BRN/A-
Sep 28, 2023Unit 3-A3BR$2,200,000-
Jan 27, 2022Unit 6A2BR$2,450,000-
Mar 31, 2022Unit 3C2BR$2,775,000-
Jan 25, 2021Unit 11F2BR$1,750,000-
May 26, 2015Unit 5A2BRN/A-
Nov 28, 2016Unit 14F2BRN/A2,000
Dec 22, 2014Unit 12A2BR$2,837,5001,900
Jan 28, 2015Unit 12G2BRN/A-
Jun 6, 2013Unit 8G2BRN/A-
Dec 22, 2014Unit 12-A2BR$2,837,5001,900
Jun 6, 2013Unit 6B3BRN/A2,500
Mar 18, 2026Unit 4B3BR$4,175,000-
Jun 16, 2018Unit 5A2BR$2,907,000-
Jul 8, 2017Unit 1CD3BRN/A-
Apr 9, 2015Unit 12-A2BRN/A1,900
Oct 16, 2014Unit 8-E2BRN/A-
Aug 25, 2015Unit 12CD5BR$8,350,000-
Mar 3, 2022Unit 5-D3BR$3,495,000-
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Closed sale 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

0.21 mi away

456

96 St

0.50 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
C5-1

Central commercial, highest density commercial.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
13.00 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1926
Floors
15
Total Units
110
Residential Units
102
Gross Floor Area
263,334 sq ft
Lot Area
20,253 sq ft
Lot Frontage
201.42 ft
Lot Depth
113.33 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
L013
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1014980014.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1178 MADISON AVENUE

What kind of building is 1178 MADISON AVENUE?
1178 MADISON AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 1178 MADISON AVENUE built?
Built in 1926, 15 floors, 110 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 1178 MADISON AVENUE?
102 residential units across 15 floors. The building also contains 8 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 1178 MADISON 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 1178 MADISON 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 1178 MADISON AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is 86 St (4, 5, 6 lines), approximately 0.21 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 1178 MADISON 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 1178 MADISON 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 1178 MADISON AVENUE?
The current owner of 1178 MADISON 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 1-01498-0014 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 1178 MADISON AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 1178 MADISON AVENUE is 1-01498-0014. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1498) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (14). 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 1178 MADISON AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 1178 MADISON AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01498-0014 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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