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49 EAST 86 STREET

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10028

Built 1930 18 Floors 47 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

49 EAST 86 STREET 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 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: 1-01498-0020

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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
Jun 2, 2026Unit 3A2BR$1,875,000-
Apr 16, 2025Unit 16B2BR$935,000-
Mar 28, 2025Unit 17C1BR$1,238,000-
Jan 6, 2025Unit 18B2BR$2,150,000-
Dec 13, 2024Unit 2B2BR$990,000-
Sep 28, 2023Unit 16C2BR$1,300,000-
Apr 22, 2022Unit 6B2BR$1,675,000-
May 25, 2017Unit 15C3BR$1,950,000-
Mar 24, 2017Unit 10AB4BRN/A-
May 22, 2023Unit 6A2BR$1,514,7001,580
Jun 29, 2021Unit 3A2BR$1,900,000-
Jan 12, 2017Unit 17A2BR$1,800,000-
Jul 26, 2022Unit 17-A2BR$1,875,0001,408
Aug 6, 2015Unit 17C1BR$1,200,000-
Jan 12, 2024Unit 14B2BR$1,950,000-
Jan 13, 2023Unit 12A2BR$1,800,0001,700
Jun 26, 2015Unit 6B2BR$1,900,0001,200
Jan 29, 2015Unit 9C2BRN/A-
Jan 29, 2015Unit 6B2BRN/A-
Jan 28, 2015Unit 10AB4BRN/A3,400
Jan 28, 2015Unit 5C3BRN/A-
Jul 26, 2016Unit 4-BC4BR$4,950,000-
Dec 2, 2013Unit 14C2BRN/A-
Apr 24, 2018Unit 10AB4BR$6,431,250-
Apr 3, 2017Unit 4-BC4BRN/A-
Oct 15, 2018Unit 14B2BR$1,650,000-
Feb 16, 2022Unit 12C2BR$1,725,000-
May 20, 2021Unit 9C3BR$1,999,990-
May 10, 2021Unit 12B2BR$1,395,000-
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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

86 St

0.18 mi away

456

96 St

0.49 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
C5-1

Central commercial, highest density commercial.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
13.92 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1930
Floors
18
Total Units
48
Residential Units
47
Gross Floor Area
86,553 sq ft
Lot Area
6,220 sq ft
Lot Frontage
62.17 ft
Lot Depth
100.67 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
L013
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1014980020.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 49 EAST 86 STREET

What kind of building is 49 EAST 86 STREET?
49 EAST 86 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 49 EAST 86 STREET built?
Built in 1930, 18 floors, 48 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 49 EAST 86 STREET?
47 residential units across 18 floors. The building also contains 1 commercial or non-residential unit.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 49 EAST 86 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 49 EAST 86 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 49 EAST 86 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 86 St (4, 5, 6 lines), approximately 0.18 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 49 EAST 86 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 49 EAST 86 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 49 EAST 86 STREET?
The current owner of 49 EAST 86 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 1-01498-0020 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 49 EAST 86 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 49 EAST 86 STREET is 1-01498-0020. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1498) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (20). 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 49 EAST 86 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 49 EAST 86 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01498-0020 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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