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255 WEST 85 STREET

Manhattan · Upper West Side · New York, NY 10024

Built 1988 21 Floors 42 Units Condominiums
A
100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

255 WEST 85 STREET is a mid-size modern condominiums building with walk-up in Upper West Side. The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within... Zoned R10A, this building sits in a residential zoning district. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Upper West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene.

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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: 1012337502.00000000

LLC Lookup

Find the managing member of an LLC owner from ACRIS.

dos.ny.gov

DOB BIS Record

Department of Buildings permits, violations, and certificates of occupancy.

nyc.gov/dob

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01233-7502

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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 29, 2022Unit PH2B2BR$1,285,0001,140
Jun 28, 2016Unit 11C1BR$939,000728
Aug 11, 2025Unit 10AB2BR$1,600,0001,355
Nov 1, 2017Unit 9A4BR$3,500,0002,722
Jul 27, 2023Unit 4AB2BR$1,650,0001,355
Mar 4, 2021Unit 7-B1BR$725,000699
Jul 8, 2025Unit 11C1BR$880,000732
Dec 27, 2016Unit 3AB2BR$1,525,0001,436
Dec 20, 2013Unit 1A1BR$1,255,000950
Jun 15, 2026Unit 5-AStudio$670,000650
Jan 28, 2015Unit 6CD2BRN/A1,400
Jan 29, 2015Unit 4AB2BRN/A1,353
Nov 21, 2012Unit 1-D1BR$525,000533
Nov 1, 2013Unit 8DStudio$680,000641
Jan 29, 2015Unit 6AB2BRN/A1,353
Dec 15, 2021Unit 4-CD2BR$1,295,0001,400
Jul 22, 2021Unit PH-2A1BR$915,000732
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 11DMay 17, 2021$3,000/mo11645
Unit PH6Mar 17, 2016$7,000/mo221,420
Unit PH6May 2, 2019$6,950/mo22-
Unit 11DNov 4, 2013$2,800/mo11641
Unit 11CMar 9, 2018$3,600/mo12730
Unit 11ABNov 1, 2015$5,825/mo221,354
Unit 4-ABDec 10, 2018$5,750/mo221,355
Unit 8CAug 10, 2023$4,300/mo12700
Unit 11CJul 1, 2023$4,200/mo12732
Unit 3ABJun 20, 2023$9,150/mo321,354
Unit 10-ABOct 18, 2015$5,995/mo22-
Unit 2CJun 3, 2021$2,300/mo12737
Unit 11CJun 13, 2022$3,995/mo12732
Unit PH6Apr 13, 2022$6,950/mo22-
Unit 8ABJun 18, 2014$6,000/mo22-
Unit 11CAug 10, 2015$3,695/mo12-
Unit 2CDec 5, 2017$3,195/mo12737
Unit 2CJan 3, 2020$3,350/mo12-
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

341 ft away

1BC

79 St

0.31 mi away

1

96 St

0.48 mi away

123

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R10A

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
9.70 / 10.00
Near maximum allowable FAR
Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension I
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Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Condominiums (R4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1988
Floors
21
Total Units
42
Gross Floor Area
47,549 sq ft
Lot Area
4,904 sq ft
Lot Frontage
48 ft
Lot Depth
102.2 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 7
City Council
District 6
School District
3
Police Precinct
20
Fire Company
E074
Sanitation District
7
BBL
1012337502.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Official Records

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 255 WEST 85 STREET

What kind of building is 255 WEST 85 STREET?
255 WEST 85 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Condominiums (building class R4). The building is located in the Riverside-West End Historic District Extension I historic district.
When was 255 WEST 85 STREET built?
Built in 1988, 21 floors, 42 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 255 WEST 85 STREET?
42 residential units across 21 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 255 WEST 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 255 WEST 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 255 WEST 85 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 86 St (1, B, C lines), approximately 341 ft away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 255 WEST 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 255 WEST 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 255 WEST 85 STREET?
The current owner of 255 WEST 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 1-01233-7502 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 255 WEST 85 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 255 WEST 85 STREET is 1-01233-7502. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1233) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (7502). 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 255 WEST 85 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 255 WEST 85 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01233-7502 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 255 WEST 85 STREET?

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