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1217 MADISON AVENUE

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10128

Built 1930 15 Floors 87 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

1217 MADISON AVENUE is a mid-size 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 R10, this building sits in a highest density residential, allowing the tallest residential buildings. 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: 1-01499-0051

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Sales History

Date ▼ Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Feb 5, 2024Unit 15/B4BR$4,950,000-
Apr 17, 2023Unit 9-FG3BR$4,412,500-
Nov 29, 2017Unit 2FG4BR$3,040,000-
Nov 2, 2017Unit 12F2BR$2,665,000-
Mar 27, 2025Unit PH14E3BR$4,275,000-
Apr 17, 2023Unit 11C2BR$1,575,000-
Feb 12, 2025Unit 12B3BR$3,600,000-
Jan 24, 2025Unit 11D2BR$1,290,000-
Oct 19, 2023Unit 8E3BR$1,850,000-
Sep 21, 2023Unit 9E3BR$1,995,0002,100
Jun 19, 2014Unit #13BRN/A2,950
Feb 5, 2014Unit 8F2BRN/A-
May 24, 2017Unit 1EStudio$999,000900
Mar 31, 2015Unit 3D2BR$1,625,0001,324
Jun 11, 2018Unit 5B3BR$3,895,000-
Apr 22, 2013Unit 6D2BR$1,350,000-
Aug 30, 2017Unit 5B3BR$3,595,000-
Jun 29, 2015Unit 9FG3BRN/A-
Oct 16, 2014Unit 14A2BRN/A-
Mar 12, 2026Unit 7C2BR$1,750,0001,400
Apr 16, 2025Unit 10D2BR$1,695,000-
Jun 14, 2021Unit 3-A3BR$2,000,000-
Aug 3, 2022Unit 4B4BR$3,600,000-
Oct 10, 2017Unit 8-C2BRN/A1,462
Jun 29, 2017Unit 8-C2BR$2,050,0001,462
Feb 2, 2022Unit 9A3BR$2,300,000-
Aug 31, 2021Unit 7D2BR$1,505,000-
Oct 20, 2020Unit 9FG3BR$4,250,000-
Feb 7, 2020Unit 14B3BR$6,850,000-
Aug 7, 2019Unit 7-A2BR$2,985,000-
RLS

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

86 St

0.19 mi away

456

96 St

0.43 mi away

6

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R10

Highest density residential, allowing the tallest residential buildings.

Overlay
C1-5
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
10.93 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1930
Last Altered
1989
Floors
15
Total Units
93
Residential Units
87
Gross Floor Area
181,011 sq ft
Lot Area
16,560 sq ft
Lot Frontage
101 ft
Lot Depth
164 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
L013
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1014990051.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 1217 MADISON AVENUE

What kind of building is 1217 MADISON AVENUE?
1217 MADISON AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 1217 MADISON AVENUE built?
Built in 1930, 15 floors, 93 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 1217 MADISON AVENUE?
87 residential units across 15 floors. The building also contains 6 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 1217 MADISON 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 1217 MADISON 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 1217 MADISON AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is 86 St (4, 5, 6 lines), approximately 0.19 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 1217 MADISON 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 1217 MADISON 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 1217 MADISON AVENUE?
The current owner of 1217 MADISON 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 1-01499-0051 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 1217 MADISON AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 1217 MADISON AVENUE is 1-01499-0051. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1499) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (51). 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 1217 MADISON AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 1217 MADISON AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01499-0051 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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