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515 EAST 85 STREET

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10028

Built 1962 13 Floors 82 Units Elevator Apartments
A
100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

515 EAST 85 STREET is a mid-size post-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.

ACRIS Records

Every recorded deed, mortgage, and lien since 1966.

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NYC Property Portal

Tax bill, ownership, building class, zoning.

BBL: 1015820005.00000000

LLC Lookup

Find the managing member of an LLC owner from ACRIS.

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DOB BIS Record

Department of Buildings permits, violations, and certificates of occupancy.

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Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01582-0005

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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 17, 2026Unit 8C2BR$865,000-
Oct 10, 2025Unit 4A1BR$525,000-
Jun 30, 2025Unit 9A1BR$495,000-
Jun 30, 2025Unit 9A1BR$495,000-
Dec 6, 2024Unit 12CD4BR$2,056,7502,500
Oct 22, 2023Unit 3D1BR$630,000750
May 18, 2016Unit 7F2BR$1,060,000-
Apr 23, 2015Unit 8D1BRN/A-
Sep 29, 2015Unit 4GStudioN/A-
Aug 14, 2018Unit 4D1BR$635,000-
Oct 11, 2024Unit PHA1BR$807,000-
Sep 14, 2021Unit 1A2BR$750,000-
Dec 11, 2018Unit PHD1BR$654,000-
Jun 27, 2017Unit 8E2BR$1,012,5001,100
Jan 8, 2016Unit PHA1BR$775,000-
Sep 16, 2015Unit 10D1BR$560,000825
Apr 4, 2022Unit PH-C1BR$710,000-
Dec 3, 2015Unit 3-C2BR$999,0001,150
Jul 1, 2021Unit 12-AB4BR$2,025,000-
Aug 14, 2018Unit 11-B2BR$1,270,0001,300
Oct 27, 2016Unit 5-F2BR$1,050,0001,100
Nov 19, 2016Unit 9-GStudioN/A560
Jun 26, 2014Unit 8-B1BR$449,500750
Aug 9, 2013Unit 6-C2BR$750,0001,200
Jul 24, 2014Unit 4D1BRN/A750
May 18, 2015Unit 9D1BR$635,503-
Mar 3, 2023Unit PHD1BR$785,000-
Feb 7, 2022Unit 1GStudio$550,000-
Feb 16, 2017Unit 12CD4BRN/A-
Mar 21, 2013Unit 6E2BR$765,000-
Nov 21, 2013Unit 7DE4BR$1,451,0001,850
Nov 14, 2012Unit 11A2BR$720,000-
Jan 28, 2015Unit 2E2BRN/A-
Oct 16, 2014Unit 7G1BRN/A-
Feb 26, 2026Unit 11C2BR$1,575,000-
Nov 7, 2025Unit 6A1BR$525,000-
Oct 12, 2022Unit 6C2BR$1,049,000-
Aug 22, 2021Unit 4GStudio$400,000-
Feb 9, 2022Unit 3D1BR$610,000-
May 27, 2021Unit 5B1BR$520,000750
Aug 19, 2021Unit PH-A1BR$825,000-
Jul 15, 2021Unit 2-C2BR$962,500-
Feb 27, 2015Unit 8-B1BRN/A750
Aug 5, 2021Unit 3C1BR$750,000-
Mar 18, 2021Unit 7-AB2BR$899,000-
Oct 10, 2019Unit 11-C2BR$1,235,000-
Mar 7, 2018Unit 10A1BR$575,000750
RLS

Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date ▼ Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit PHDOct 21, 2020$4,500/mo11-
Unit 4GOct 16, 2014$2,100/mo00-
Unit 12CDAug 19, 2021$14,900/mo442,500
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

No subway stations found within 0.5 miles.

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.

Overlay
C1-5
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
7.88 / 4.00
Fully built or over-built
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Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1962
Floors
13
Total Units
83
Residential Units
82
Gross Floor Area
81,215 sq ft
Lot Area
10,300 sq ft
Lot Frontage
101 ft
Lot Depth
102.17 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 5
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
L013
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1015820005.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Official Records

ACRIS (NYC Property Records) NYC Finance (Tax & Assessment) NYC DOB BIS (Permits & Violations) NYC ZoLa (Zoning) Google Maps

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 515 EAST 85 STREET

What kind of building is 515 EAST 85 STREET?
515 EAST 85 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 515 EAST 85 STREET built?
Built in 1962, 13 floors, 83 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 515 EAST 85 STREET?
82 residential units across 13 floors. The building also contains 1 commercial or non-residential unit.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 515 EAST 85 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 515 EAST 85 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 515 EAST 85 STREET?
515 EAST 85 STREET 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 515 EAST 85 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 515 EAST 85 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 515 EAST 85 STREET?
The current owner of 515 EAST 85 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 1-01582-0005 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 515 EAST 85 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 515 EAST 85 STREET is 1-01582-0005. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1582) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (5). 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 515 EAST 85 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 515 EAST 85 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01582-0005 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.

Interested in 515 EAST 85 STREET?

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