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40 UNIVERSITY PLACE

Manhattan · East Village · New York, NY 10003

Built 1926 12 Floors 74 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

40 UNIVERSITY PLACE is a mid-size pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in East Village. The East Village remains New York’s epicenter of counter-culture and artistic expression. Known for its active street life, community gardens, and legendary music venues, the neighborhood offers an en... Zoned C1-7, this building sits in a local retail uses serving nearby residents. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

East Village

The East Village remains New York’s epicenter of counter-culture and artistic expression. Known for its active street life, community gardens, and legendary music venues, the neighborhood offers an energy unlike any other. The real estate market is characterized by historic tenement-style cooperatives, historic low-rise walk-ups, and a growing selection of modern boutique condominiums that offer luxury amenities in Downtown Manhattan.

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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: 1-00567-0019

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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
Jul 9, 2020Unit 6F1BR$1,565,000-
Jul 15, 2021Unit 10GE2BR$2,700,000-
Jul 20, 2018Unit 2EStudio$588,000-
Jan 15, 2018Unit 8-F1BRN/A846
Jul 30, 2021Unit 12-F1BR$1,650,000-
Mar 20, 2025Unit 5DF2BR$2,800,000-
Mar 24, 2025Unit 5DF2BR$2,800,000-
Jul 18, 2018Unit 8-GE2BR$2,995,000-
Apr 13, 2023Unit 3-G1BR$1,395,000-
Jan 3, 2018Unit 7-G1BRN/A-
Aug 31, 2023Unit 8-GE2BR$3,750,000-
Sep 30, 2015Unit 3G1BR$1,475,000850
Mar 31, 2016Unit 11-G1BR$1,575,000-
Apr 25, 2014Unit 6-F1BR$1,200,000-
Dec 17, 2013Unit 8EStudioN/A500
Sep 20, 2016Unit 11CD3BR$2,995,000-
Feb 24, 2026Unit 11G1BR$1,995,000-
Jul 10, 2021Unit 8-CD3BR$4,200,000-
Jan 26, 2022Unit 12-G1BR$1,850,000-
Aug 15, 2014Unit 11G1BRN/A850
May 26, 2021Unit 4C3BR$3,750,000-
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 3BAug 11, 2024$3,600/mo01-
Unit 5BJun 2, 2024$2,950/mo01-
Unit 3-ASep 6, 2022$4,200/mo01-
Unit 5-BAug 7, 2020$2,100/mo01350
Unit 3-BJul 29, 2021$3,200/mo01-
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

No subway stations found within 0.5 miles.

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Elementary
The STAR Academy - P.S.63
Grades PK-5 · 0.60 mi
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P.S. 015 Roberto Clemente
Grades PK-5 · 0.85 mi
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P.S. 034 Franklin D. Roosevelt
Grades PK-5 · 0.96 mi
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Middle School
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.65 mi
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High School
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.65 mi
DOE Profile →
East Side Community High School
Grades 9-12 · 0.68 mi
DOE Profile →
Marta Valle High School
Grades 9-12 · 0.94 mi
DOE Profile →

Third-party school info: GreatSchools · NYC DOE

School zones and assignments change. Verify current eligibility with NYC DOE directly.

Source: NYC Department of Education (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
C1-7

Local retail uses serving nearby residents.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
9.59 / 6.50
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1926
Last Altered
1981
Floors
12
Total Units
84
Residential Units
74
Gross Floor Area
101,606 sq ft
Lot Area
10,600 sq ft
Lot Frontage
185 ft
Lot Depth
65.25 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 2
City Council
District 2
School District
2
Police Precinct
6
Fire Company
E033
Sanitation District
2
BBL
1005670019.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 40 UNIVERSITY PLACE

What kind of building is 40 UNIVERSITY PLACE?
40 UNIVERSITY PLACE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 40 UNIVERSITY PLACE built?
Built in 1926, 12 floors, 84 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 40 UNIVERSITY PLACE?
74 residential units across 12 floors. The building also contains 10 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 40 UNIVERSITY PLACE?
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 40 UNIVERSITY PLACE?
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 40 UNIVERSITY PLACE?
40 UNIVERSITY PLACE is served by MTA subway lines within MN. The Nearby Transit section above shows all stations within half a mile.
How can I see the full sales history for 40 UNIVERSITY PLACE?
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 40 UNIVERSITY PLACE?
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 40 UNIVERSITY PLACE?
The current owner of 40 UNIVERSITY PLACE 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 1-00567-0019 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 40 UNIVERSITY PLACE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 40 UNIVERSITY PLACE is 1-00567-0019. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (567) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (19). 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 40 UNIVERSITY PLACE?
Every recorded deed for 40 UNIVERSITY PLACE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-00567-0019 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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