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525 EAST 86 STREET

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10028

Built 1962 21 Floors 136 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

525 EAST 86 STREET is a large-scale 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 R10A, 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: 1-01583-0012

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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
Jul 12, 2024Unit 5C2BR$1,225,0001,200
Sep 9, 2024Unit 1B1BR$490,000-
Sep 14, 2022Unit 8F2BR$1,450,0001,600
Jan 11, 2018Unit 3H2BR$1,350,000-
Jan 10, 2018Unit 11BDE5BR$3,750,0003,220
Dec 1, 2015Unit 17-EStudio$325,000-
Sep 2, 2021Unit 9B1BR$860,000-
Feb 7, 2024Unit 21A1BR$895,000-
May 23, 2022Unit 10DE4BR$1,985,000-
Jan 5, 2017Unit 17G/H3BRN/A-
Jun 23, 2022Unit 9-DE4BR$1,750,000-
Jun 11, 2018Unit 15B1BR$825,000-
Oct 23, 2015Unit 20D2BRN/A1,322
Dec 22, 2014Unit 8H2BRN/A1,375
Sep 9, 2024Unit 1B1BR$490,000-
Aug 29, 2012Unit 2-G2BR$620,000-
May 13, 2021Unit 15-F3BR$1,850,0001,600
Dec 19, 2014Unit 15D3BRN/A1,750
Jun 9, 2020Unit 16B1BR$895,000845
Mar 4, 2026Unit 6A2BR$1,447,500-
Jan 10, 2025Unit 4G1BR$730,000-
Jul 10, 2023Unit 21C1BR$565,000-
Jun 22, 2023Unit 8-H3BR$1,425,0001,425
May 30, 2018Unit 14D3BR$1,830,000-
May 30, 2019Unit 20-E2BR$1,275,000-
Jul 29, 2013Unit 5-C2BR$845,0001,200
Apr 7, 2014Unit 19A1BR$985,000900
Jul 22, 2024Unit 5F2BR$1,330,000-
Jun 23, 2026Unit 7A2BR$1,550,000-
Jan 11, 2024Unit 15EStudio$380,000-
Oct 23, 2023Unit 16F2BR$1,262,500-
Mar 22, 2017Unit 8G2BR$700,000-
Nov 19, 2014Unit 17D2BRN/A-
Oct 16, 2014Unit 1E2BRN/A-
Aug 6, 2013Unit 2C2BRN/A-
Oct 22, 2014Unit 21B2BR$1,200,0001,380
Dec 23, 2013Unit 7B1BR$550,000800
May 4, 2018Unit 4G1BR$710,000-
Oct 23, 2015Unit 11G1BR$772,500900
Sep 5, 2014Unit 5-A3BR$1,903,000-
Aug 2, 2013Unit 4H2BRN/A-
Jun 8, 2021Unit 21-D3BR$1,630,0001,400
Apr 26, 2018Unit 17D2BRN/A-
Apr 21, 2015Unit 5-A3BRN/A-
Aug 12, 2019Unit 14H2BR$1,385,0001,400
Aug 16, 2019Unit 10F2BR$1,295,000-
Aug 28, 2019Unit 3F2BR$1,150,000-
Aug 15, 2019Unit 15D3BR$2,295,000-
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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
R10A

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
12.39 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1962
Last Altered
1988
Floors
21
Total Units
137
Residential Units
136
Gross Floor Area
223,473 sq ft
Lot Area
18,037 sq ft
Lot Frontage
130 ft
Lot Depth
138.75 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 5
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
L013
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1015830012.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 525 EAST 86 STREET

What kind of building is 525 EAST 86 STREET?
525 EAST 86 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 525 EAST 86 STREET built?
Built in 1962, 21 floors, 137 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 525 EAST 86 STREET?
136 residential units across 21 floors. The building also contains 1 commercial or non-residential unit.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 525 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 525 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 525 EAST 86 STREET?
525 EAST 86 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 525 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 525 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 525 EAST 86 STREET?
The current owner of 525 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 1-01583-0012 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 525 EAST 86 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 525 EAST 86 STREET is 1-01583-0012. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1583) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (12). 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 525 EAST 86 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 525 EAST 86 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01583-0012 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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