1659 2 AVENUE
Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10028
No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.
What This Means for Buyers
1659 2 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 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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BBL: 1015320022.00000000
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Permanent Property Identifier
BBL: 1-01532-0022
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Active Listings in This Building
Active
$734K
1 bed · 1 bath
Listing by Maxwell Jacobs Inc
In Contract
$794K
1 bed · 1 bath
Listing by Maxwell Jacobs Inc
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
Rented
$3,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Listing by The Corcoran Group
Rented
$7,800/mo
3 bed · 2 bath
Listing by Compass
Rented
$3,195/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Listing by BOND New York
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Sales History
| Date ▼ | Unit | Beds | Price | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Unit 17-D | 1BR | $770,000 | - |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Unit 12-D | 1BR | $698,000 | - |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Unit 3-A | 2BR | $1,060,000 | 975 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Unit 8-E | 1BR | $741,000 | 650 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Unit 3-E | 1BR | $596,200 | 650 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Unit 4B | 3BR | $1,900,000 | - |
| Jul 26, 2018 | Unit 24E | 1BR | $629,000 | - |
| Jul 19, 2018 | Unit 19F | 3BR | $1,785,000 | - |
| Dec 29, 2016 | Unit 26E | 1BR | N/A | - |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Unit 25G | 3BR | $1,800,000 | - |
| Nov 6, 2023 | Unit 27F | 2BR | $1,530,000 | - |
| May 11, 2021 | Unit 27A | 3BR | $2,650,000 | - |
| Oct 19, 2014 | Unit 19B | 3BR | N/A | - |
| Oct 16, 2014 | Unit 9D | 1BR | N/A | - |
| Apr 1, 2015 | Unit 21H | 2BR | N/A | - |
| Mar 26, 2021 | Unit 31A | 3BR | $2,650,000 | - |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Unit 21H | 2BR | $1,175,000 | - |
| Jul 22, 2020 | Unit 10A | 5BR | $2,300,000 | - |
| Jan 13, 2016 | Unit 27J | 2BR | $1,795,000 | 1,650 |
| May 26, 2015 | Unit 21E | 1BR | $710,000 | - |
| Jul 19, 2013 | Unit 5G | 3BR | N/A | - |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Unit 23-J | 1BR | $715,000 | 696 |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Unit 18-E | 1BR | $728,000 | - |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Unit 12-F | 3BR | $1,465,000 | - |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Unit 5-G | 3BR | $1,700,000 | 1,400 |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Unit 7-J | 1BR | $585,000 | - |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Unit 30-AJ | 3BR | $1,850,000 | 1,600 |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Unit 17-B | 3BR | $2,450,000 | - |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Unit 10-C | 1BR | $1,127,500 | 1,100 |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Unit 6-F | 2BR | $1,530,000 | - |
| Feb 21, 2020 | Unit 19-C | 1BR | $995,000 | 1,100 |
| May 1, 2020 | Unit 6-HJ | 2BR | $1,935,000 | 1,625 |
| Sep 5, 2019 | Unit 4-G | 3BR | $1,550,000 | 1,400 |
| Jan 30, 2019 | Unit 3-A | 2BR | $1,018,980 | 975 |
| May 20, 2019 | Unit 20-J | 1BR | $675,000 | 650 |
| Aug 21, 2019 | Unit 14-G | 3BR | $1,825,000 | 1,400 |
| Oct 16, 2018 | Unit 24-F | 3BR | $1,880,000 | - |
| Mar 18, 2019 | Unit 4-B | 3BR | $2,079,000 | 1,750 |
| Dec 17, 2018 | Unit 28-G | 2BR | $2,025,000 | 1,400 |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Unit 19-D | 1BR | $690,000 | 650 |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Unit 26-G | 3BR | $2,050,000 | - |
| Mar 1, 2018 | Unit 4-A | 2BR | $1,025,000 | 975 |
| Dec 13, 2017 | Unit 21-E | 1BR | $740,000 | 650 |
| Jul 19, 2017 | Unit 16-J | 1BR | $675,000 | 650 |
| Aug 24, 2017 | Unit 6-F | 2BR | $1,660,000 | - |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Unit 25-AJ | 3BR | $2,325,000 | 1,600 |
| May 5, 2017 | Unit 29-H | 2BR | $1,205,000 | 975 |
| Jul 27, 2017 | Unit 2-J | 1BR | $670,000 | 650 |
| Feb 16, 2017 | Unit 19-J | 1BR | $665,000 | 650 |
| Sep 7, 2016 | Unit 22-B | 3BR | N/A | 1,690 |
Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Rental History
| Unit | Lease Date ▼ | Rent | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 10H | Aug 7, 2014 | $3,500/mo | 1 | 1 | 975 |
| Unit 30-AJ | Feb 3, 2022 | $7,800/mo | 3 | 2 | 1,600 |
| Unit 27D | Jul 22, 2021 | $3,195/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
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
0.21 mi away
96 St
0.46 mi away
Approximate walking distances.
Nearby Schools
No public schools found within walking distance.
Permits & Renovations
No recent permit filings found.
Zoning & Development
Local service establishments.
Building Details
- Building Class
- Elevator Apartments (D4)
- Land Use
- 3
- Year Built
- 1970
- Last Altered
- 1979
- Floors
- 30
- Total Units
- 261
- Residential Units
- 258
- Gross Floor Area
- 363,389 sq ft
- Lot Area
- 25,177 sq ft
- Lot Frontage
- 201.42 ft
- Lot Depth
- 125 ft
- Community District
- CD 8
- City Council
- District 5
- School District
- 2
- Police Precinct
- 19
- Fire Company
- L013
- Sanitation District
- 8
- BBL
- 1015320022.00000000
Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)
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