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40 EAST 61 STREET

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10065

Built 1928 20 Floors 36 Units Condominiums
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100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

40 EAST 61 STREET is a mid-size pre-war condominiums 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 C5-1, this building sits in a central commercial, highest density commercial. 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: 1-01375-7501

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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

Listing Rented

$12,000/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Serhant LLC

Listing Rented

$7,000/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$7,650/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by TNG Nassimi Realty Corp

Listing Rented

$7,450/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$8,500/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$7,150/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$7,000/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$15,000/mo

4 bed · 4 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$8,750/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$8,900/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$16,000/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by New York Living Solutions

Listing Rented

$6,600/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$8,200/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$10,000/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Serhant

Listing Rented

$13,500/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$9,050/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$9,050/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$6,700/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$6,700/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$6,950/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

Listing Rented

$7,000/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$7,995/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$6,550/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$8,000/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$4,900/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Irvine Realty Group Inc

Listing Rented

$9,995/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by New York Living Solutions

Listing Rented

$7,300/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$8,500/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$7,000/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$8,000/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$7,500/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

Listing Rented

$8,200/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$9,200/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Listing Rented

$16,950/mo

4 bed · 4 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$7,500/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Listing Rented

$8,500/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Listing Rented

$8,500/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

Listing Rented

$7,000/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Relo Redac, Inc

Listing Rented

$12,500/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Leven Real Estate

Listing Rented

$27,500/mo

4 bed · 5 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$6,995/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$7,250/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Listing Rented

$5,000/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

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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 26, 2019Unit PHAB4BR$12,600,0004,300
Jan 11, 2016Unit 18A3BRN/A-
May 27, 2021Unit 8-C2BR$2,500,0001,600
Jul 10, 2025Unit 10C2BR$2,940,2251,491
Dec 19, 2023Unit 13AB4BR$4,000,0002,600
Apr 1, 2023Unit 11A1BR$1,100,0001,240
Feb 16, 2023Unit 11-A1BR$1,100,0001,240
Apr 5, 2022Unit 11-B1BR$1,200,000947
Apr 30, 2013Unit 17A2BRN/A-
Jan 28, 2016Unit 5C2BR$2,500,0001,547
Sep 7, 2023Unit 6B1BR$1,485,000-
Mar 11, 2019Unit 14-B2BR$2,250,0001,214
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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 10CDec 1, 2023$12,000/mo221,491
Unit 16-AJan 13, 2018$7,000/mo221,300
Unit 14-AMar 4, 2022$7,650/mo221,362
Unit 14BSep 16, 2014$7,450/mo221,214
Unit 16BJan 3, 2024$8,500/mo221,200
Unit 6-ANov 19, 2019$7,150/mo221,616
Unit 6ANov 11, 2015$7,000/mo221,616
Unit 13ANov 19, 2015$15,000/mo442,500
Unit 8CJul 19, 2019$8,000/mo221,600
Unit 12AOct 5, 2023$8,900/mo22950
Unit 6CMay 1, 2016$16,000/mo321,590
Unit 9-AJul 4, 2023$6,600/mo121,250
Unit 16-BJan 30, 2023$8,200/mo221,200
Unit 16BDec 9, 2025$10,000/mo221,200
Unit 15BJul 10, 2026$13,500/mo221,200
Unit 12AApr 30, 2025$9,050/mo22950
Unit 12AApr 30, 2025$9,050/mo22950
Unit 9AAug 9, 2024$6,700/mo121,250
Unit 9AFeb 15, 2024$6,700/mo121,250
Unit 6BApr 9, 2024$6,000/mo12-
Unit 16-BJul 1, 2021$7,000/mo221,200
Unit 6-AJan 5, 2023$7,995/mo221,616
Unit 9-AApr 14, 2022$6,550/mo121,250
Unit 16BSep 1, 2014$8,000/mo221,200
Unit 11ADec 4, 2013$4,900/mo12-
Unit 6-CMay 1, 2017$9,995/mo321,590
Unit 16BOct 6, 2012$7,300/mo221,200
Unit 8CApr 10, 2015$8,500/mo221,600
Unit 16AAug 6, 2015$7,000/mo221,300
Unit 15BJan 15, 2018$8,000/mo221,214
Unit 15BJan 23, 2018$7,500/mo221,214
Unit 8CApr 1, 2013$8,200/mo221,600
Unit 17AFeb 17, 2021$9,200/mo221,300
Unit 13-AMar 13, 2019$16,950/mo442,500
Unit 15BMar 16, 2018$7,500/mo221,214
Unit 5BJun 15, 2018$8,500/mo221,360
Unit 5BSep 15, 2014$8,500/mo22-
Unit 17-BApr 20, 2017$7,000/mo221,214
Unit 10CFeb 1, 2022$11,000/mo221,500
Unit 18Dec 23, 2021$27,500/mo452,836
Unit 15BMay 11, 2021$6,995/mo22-
Unit 5BApr 20, 2021$7,250/mo221,360
Unit 11AMay 20, 2020$5,000/mo121,200
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

59 St

0.18 mi away

456

57 St

0.22 mi away

F

5 Av/53 St

0.40 mi away

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68 St-Hunter College

0.42 mi away

6

Lexington Av/53 St

0.46 mi away

EM

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
C5-1

Central commercial, highest density commercial.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
10.28 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Condominiums (RM)
Land Use
4
Year Built
1928
Last Altered
1980
Floors
20
Total Units
37
Residential Units
36
Gross Floor Area
70,177 sq ft
Lot Area
6,828 sq ft
Lot Frontage
68 ft
Lot Depth
100 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
E039
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1013757501.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 40 EAST 61 STREET

What kind of building is 40 EAST 61 STREET?
40 EAST 61 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Condominiums (building class RM).
When was 40 EAST 61 STREET built?
Built in 1928, 20 floors, 37 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 40 EAST 61 STREET?
36 residential units across 20 floors. The building also contains 1 commercial or non-residential unit.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 40 EAST 61 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 40 EAST 61 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 40 EAST 61 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 59 St (4, 5, 6 lines), approximately 0.18 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 40 EAST 61 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 40 EAST 61 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 40 EAST 61 STREET?
The current owner of 40 EAST 61 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 1-01375-7501 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 EAST 61 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 40 EAST 61 STREET is 1-01375-7501. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1375) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (7501). 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 EAST 61 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 40 EAST 61 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01375-7501 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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