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1296 2 AVENUE

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10065

Built 1931 17 Floors 289 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

1296 2 AVENUE is a large-scale pre-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 R8B, this building sits in a residential zoning district. 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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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: 1-01443-0001

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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 30, 2016Unit 5B1BRN/A-
Nov 3, 2015Unit 8A1BRN/A-
Apr 18, 2016Unit 9G1BRN/A-
Sep 14, 2016Unit 11Q1BRN/A-
Oct 22, 2015Unit 9H2BRN/A-
Dec 23, 2025Unit 3F2BR$1,280,000-
Dec 22, 2015Unit 2R1BRN/A-
Jul 10, 2015Unit 9DE3BRN/A-
Jul 25, 2018Unit 16Q1BR$720,000-
Sep 23, 2024Unit 16R1BR$862,000850
Feb 26, 2014Unit 4E2BRN/A-
Oct 22, 2015Unit 13J1BRN/A-
Nov 8, 2017Unit 13-S1BRN/A850
Dec 23, 2021Unit 13-P1BR$825,000-
Jan 13, 2016Unit 14CDE4BR$2,950,0002,440
Dec 14, 2015Unit 6F2BR$1,522,500-
Apr 13, 2015Unit 4O1BR$690,000757
Dec 5, 2013Unit 4G1BR$750,000850
Jun 9, 2014Unit 4G1BR$795,000850
Oct 15, 2014Unit 4T1BR$660,000750
Dec 21, 2016Unit 8F2BRN/A-
May 12, 2023Unit 3-T1BR$705,000-
Sep 20, 2016Unit 8B1BRN/A-
Jul 28, 2014Unit 6O1BRN/A-
Aug 3, 2016Unit 7AT3BRN/A-
Sep 4, 2025Unit 7K2BR$1,380,000-
Feb 10, 2014Unit 2S1BRN/A-
Oct 21, 2024Unit 16S1BR$875,000-
Jan 26, 2015Unit 3T1BRN/A-
Apr 6, 2016Unit 14S1BRN/A-
Feb 11, 2021Unit 16F2BR$999,000-
Jul 22, 2015Unit 3N1BRN/A-
Jul 30, 2015Unit 2N1BRN/A-
Dec 22, 2022Unit 6B1BR$785,000-
Apr 30, 2018Unit 12N1BR$675,000-
Jul 16, 2019Unit 7H2BR$1,545,000-
Jun 21, 2022Unit 6NM2BR$1,085,000-
Aug 31, 2022Unit 16G1BR$864,000-
Sep 13, 2022Unit 7R1BR$830,000-
Nov 15, 2022Unit 2L2BR$1,050,000-
Sep 24, 2019Unit 16P1BR$755,000-
Nov 4, 2024Unit 15Q1BR$750,000-
Aug 15, 2014Unit 9T1BRN/A-
Mar 3, 2014Unit 7P1BRN/A-
Sep 21, 2021Unit 12-B1BR$745,000-
Jul 3, 2025Unit 5C1BR$620,000-
Dec 6, 2019Unit 13CD2BR$1,325,000-
Jun 1, 2016Unit 9AB3BR$2,495,000-
Mar 28, 2024Unit 3-Q1BR$740,000-
Aug 23, 2016Unit 3N1BR$570,000-
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Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 7NJan 5, 2023$3,850/mo11-
Unit 2NJan 20, 2021$2,700/mo11-
Unit 16SJul 20, 2023$5,400/mo11-
Unit 16RAug 11, 2022$4,200/mo11850
Unit 15MJan 16, 2013$2,500/mo01-
Unit 2NDec 22, 2021$3,000/mo11-
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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

68 St-Hunter College

0.29 mi away

6

59 St

0.48 mi away

456

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R8B

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
10.52 / 4.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1931
Last Altered
1984
Floors
17
Total Units
296
Residential Units
289
Gross Floor Area
324,854 sq ft
Lot Area
30,875 sq ft
Lot Frontage
123.5 ft
Lot Depth
250 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 5
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
L016
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1014430001.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 1296 2 AVENUE

What kind of building is 1296 2 AVENUE?
1296 2 AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 1296 2 AVENUE built?
Built in 1931, 17 floors, 296 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 1296 2 AVENUE?
289 residential units across 17 floors. The building also contains 7 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 1296 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 1296 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 1296 2 AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is 68 St-Hunter College (6 line), approximately 0.29 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 1296 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 1296 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 1296 2 AVENUE?
The current owner of 1296 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 1-01443-0001 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 1296 2 AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 1296 2 AVENUE is 1-01443-0001. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1443) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (1). 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 1296 2 AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 1296 2 AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01443-0001 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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