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540 2 AVENUE

Manhattan · Murray Hill · New York, NY 10016

Built 1910 3 Floors 4 Units Primarily Residential Mixed Use
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99/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

540 2 AVENUE is a boutique pre-war primarily residential mixed use building with walk-up in Murray Hill. Murray Hill offers a central Manhattan location with a surprisingly neighborhood-like feel. Known for its historic 'Sniffen Court' and a mix of mid-century high-rises and 19th-century townhouses, it i... Zoned C1-8, this building sits in a local retail uses serving nearby residents. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Murray Hill

Murray Hill offers a central Manhattan location with a surprisingly neighborhood-like feel. Known for its historic 'Sniffen Court' and a mix of mid-century high-rises and 19th-century townhouses, it is a popular choice for professionals seeking proximity to Grand Central and Midtown. The neighborhood is particularly well-regarded for offering a wide range of price points, from entry-level studio cooperatives to expansive luxury penthouses.

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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: 1009350059.00000000

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: 1-00935-0059

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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
Jun 7, 2024Unit 6C2BR$1,595,000841
Dec 14, 2023Unit 14A2BR$2,380,000939
Aug 9, 2023Unit 7D1BR$1,095,000547
Sep 23, 2023Unit 3F1BR$1,050,000607
Nov 22, 2023Unit 8C2BR$1,675,000841
Nov 9, 2023Unit 4F1BR$1,060,000607
Nov 7, 2023Unit 4C2BR$1,530,000841
Oct 25, 2023Unit 6EStudio$1,025,000520
Oct 30, 2023Unit 8A1BR$1,095,000500
Aug 8, 2023Unit 13C1BR$1,295,000589
Aug 17, 2023Unit 15B1BR$1,370,000620
Sep 5, 2023Unit 5C2BR$1,550,000841
Jul 27, 2023Unit 6B1BR$990,000499
Aug 1, 2023Unit 6D1BR$1,065,000547
Jul 31, 2023Unit 5F1BR$1,070,000607
Sep 11, 2023Unit 10A1BR$1,115,000500
Sep 14, 2023Unit 12A2BR$1,960,000834
Aug 31, 2023Unit 11C2BR$1,735,000841
Sep 6, 2023Unit 8D1BR$1,105,000547
Oct 19, 2023Unit 8B1BR$1,085,000499
Aug 28, 2023Unit 4B1BR$1,000,000499
Aug 2, 2023Unit 11D1BR$1,215,000547
Aug 22, 2023Unit 9C2BR$1,663,000841
Jul 31, 2023Unit 3C2BR$1,510,000841
Sep 5, 2023Unit 7F1BR$1,120,000591
Aug 14, 2023Unit 3EStudio$995,000520
Aug 15, 2023Unit 9D1BR$1,195,000547
Aug 22, 2023Unit 13A2BR$1,755,000834
Aug 14, 2023Unit 5EStudio$1,015,000520
Aug 29, 2023Unit 9B1BR$1,095,000499
Jul 25, 2023Unit 10C2BR$1,715,000841
Aug 8, 2023Unit 15A2BR$2,200,000939
Sep 6, 2023Unit 8F1BR$1,130,000591
Aug 29, 2023Unit 6F1BR$1,100,000607
Oct 16, 2023Unit 11A1BR$1,125,000500
Aug 22, 2023Unit 7A1BR$1,050,000500
Aug 7, 2023Unit 9F1BR$1,170,000591
Sep 8, 2023Unit 10F1BR$1,180,000591
Aug 20, 2023Unit 2C2BR$1,475,000841
Jul 28, 2023Unit 4A1BR$970,000512
Aug 11, 2023Unit 16B1BR$1,380,000620
Aug 10, 2023Unit 7EStudio$1,035,000499
Aug 2, 2023Unit 2B1BR$950,000519
Aug 18, 2023Unit 11EStudio$1,090,000499
Oct 16, 2023Unit 4D1BR$1,065,000547
Jul 24, 2023Unit 5A1BR$982,000512
Aug 17, 2023Unit 14B1BR$1,360,000620
Aug 24, 2023Unit 5B1BR$1,010,000499
Sep 8, 2023Unit 6A1BR$1,020,000512
Oct 16, 2023Unit 10D1BR$1,205,000547
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 5CApr 24, 2025$7,000/mo22841
Unit 11AMar 6, 2025$4,800/mo11500
Unit 11CFeb 7, 2025$7,350/mo22841
Unit 5EOct 1, 2023$4,000/mo01520
Unit 3ESep 19, 2023$4,050/mo01520
Unit 16AOct 23, 2023$8,250/mo22939
Unit 3EJun 8, 2018$3,250/mo21-
Unit 3-EJun 20, 2015$3,200/mo21-
Unit 3-WJul 14, 2017$3,200/mo21-
Unit 2-AOct 18, 2016$2,200/mo11-
Unit 3-WJul 5, 2016$3,300/mo21-
Unit 3-EJun 8, 2016$3,200/mo21-
Unit 3-AAug 15, 2024$4,800/mo11515
Unit 4DAug 2, 2024$4,750/mo11550
Unit 5BJun 13, 2024$4,700/mo11499
Unit 11AMar 1, 2024$4,550/mo11500
Unit 4-EDec 3, 2023$4,000/mo01520
Unit 11-EOct 25, 2023$4,200/mo01-
Unit 14BSep 29, 2023$5,600/mo11620
Unit 3-WOct 16, 2017$3,200/mo21-
Unit 7-GAug 9, 2021$2,400/mo01480
Unit 5FJun 17, 2020$2,750/mo01483
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

High School
East Side Community High School
Grades 9-12 · 0.95 mi
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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
C1-8

Local retail uses serving nearby residents.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
3.00 / 10.00
70% development potential remaining
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Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Primarily Residential Mixed Use (S9)
Land Use
4
Year Built
1910
Floors
3
Total Units
6
Residential Units
4
Gross Floor Area
4,545 sq ft
Lot Area
1,515 sq ft
Lot Frontage
20 ft
Lot Depth
75.75 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 6
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
13
Fire Company
E016
Sanitation District
6
BBL
1009350059.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Official Records

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 540 2 AVENUE

What kind of building is 540 2 AVENUE?
540 2 AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Primarily Residential Mixed Use (building class S9).
When was 540 2 AVENUE built?
Built in 1910, 3 floors, 6 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 540 2 AVENUE?
4 residential units across 3 floors. The building also contains 2 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 540 2 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 540 2 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 540 2 AVENUE?
540 2 AVENUE 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 540 2 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 540 2 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 540 2 AVENUE?
The current owner of 540 2 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 1-00935-0059 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 540 2 AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 540 2 AVENUE is 1-00935-0059. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (935) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (59). 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 540 2 AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 540 2 AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-00935-0059 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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