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249 8 AVENUE

Manhattan · Chelsea · New York, NY 10011

Built 1931 21 Floors 221 Units Condominiums
A
100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

249 8 AVENUE is a large-scale pre-war condominiums building with walk-up in Chelsea. Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern lux... Zoned C2-7A, this building sits in a local service establishments. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Chelsea

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside historic pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

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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: 1-00746-7503

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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
Aug 10, 2026Unit 8H1BR$1,400,000-
Dec 1, 2023Unit 9H1BR$817,500-
Nov 14, 2023Unit 4C1BR$1,040,000-
Oct 17, 2018Unit 3G2BR$1,225,0001,250
Nov 15, 2017Unit 8N1BR$895,000-
Jan 30, 2018Unit 6DStudio$485,000-
Jan 2, 2019Unit 9FStudio$450,000-
Jun 20, 2015Unit 8JStudioN/A-
Aug 9, 2017Unit 14C3BR$2,695,000-
Feb 5, 2014Unit 8FStudioN/A-
Jun 20, 2015Unit 7CStudioN/A-
Aug 27, 2015Unit 2IStudioN/A-
Nov 4, 2019Unit 7FStudio$475,000-
May 31, 2014Unit 11FStudioN/A-
Dec 23, 2014Unit 8G1BRN/A800
Aug 28, 2015Unit 11C1BRN/A764
May 28, 2019Unit 11AStudio$480,000-
Jan 19, 2016Unit 19E1BR$1,925,000920
Apr 9, 2026Unit 7AStudio$430,000-
Aug 27, 2025Unit 16E1BR$940,000750
Oct 25, 2022Unit 2-H1BR$907,500-
Feb 24, 2020Unit 4-LStudio$480,000425
Feb 14, 2022Unit 9-D2BR$2,047,5001,279
Sep 17, 2015Unit 18B3BR$2,950,0001,491
Apr 16, 2018Unit 15B3BR$2,550,0001,491
May 19, 2025Unit 8C1BR$1,043,250764
Jul 11, 2019Unit 14-G1BR$835,000800
Sep 7, 2022Unit 10-D2BR$1,950,0001,279
Jun 11, 2025Unit 8H1BR$999,000707
May 13, 2014Unit 5CStudio$432,000450
Jun 15, 2021Unit 16-E1BR$910,000-
Nov 2, 2021Unit 4-DEF3BR$2,295,0001,800
Apr 27, 2021Unit 2-K1BR$675,000650
Aug 28, 2019Unit 18IJ2BR$1,850,0001,320
Oct 26, 2017Unit 17C3BR$2,030,0001,323
May 17, 2019Unit 3G1BR$1,450,000994
Jan 24, 2014Unit 10A2BR$1,895,0001,205
Aug 16, 2017Unit 9-F1BRN/A690
Aug 28, 2025Unit 7H1BR$1,025,000707
Jan 12, 2017Unit 13G1BRN/A-
Aug 21, 2023Unit 2A1BR$540,000-
Jul 11, 2018Unit 14A2BR$2,000,0001,221
Nov 14, 2017Unit 14B3BR$3,150,0001,491
Jul 6, 2017Unit 8HI2BR$1,675,000-
Feb 13, 2015Unit 14G1BR$980,000800
Aug 25, 2021Unit 12-A2BR$1,700,0001,186
Apr 15, 2016Unit 2B2BR$1,767,5001,079
Jul 13, 2018Unit 11A2BR$1,750,0001,186
Mar 2, 2022Unit 19-A2BR$2,300,0001,221
Mar 14, 2023Unit 4-E1BR$940,000744
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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

No subway stations found within 0.5 miles.

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Middle School
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.31 mi
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High School
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.31 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
C2-7A

Local service establishments.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
14.45 / 7.52
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Condominiums (RM)
Land Use
4
Year Built
1931
Floors
21
Total Units
222
Residential Units
221
Gross Floor Area
163,241 sq ft
Lot Area
11,300 sq ft
Lot Frontage
100 ft
Lot Depth
113 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 4
City Council
District 3
School District
2
Police Precinct
10
Fire Company
L012
Sanitation District
4
BBL
1007467503.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 249 8 AVENUE

What kind of building is 249 8 AVENUE?
249 8 AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Condominiums (building class RM).
When was 249 8 AVENUE built?
Built in 1931, 21 floors, 222 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 249 8 AVENUE?
221 residential units across 21 floors. The building also contains 1 commercial or non-residential unit.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 249 8 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 249 8 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 249 8 AVENUE?
249 8 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 249 8 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 249 8 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 249 8 AVENUE?
The current owner of 249 8 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 1-00746-7503 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 249 8 AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 249 8 AVENUE is 1-00746-7503. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (746) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (7503). 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 249 8 AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 249 8 AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-00746-7503 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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