53 EAST 97 STREET

Manhattan · East Harlem · New York, NY 10029

Built 1910 6 Floors 24 Units Elevator Apartments

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Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

53 EAST 97 STREET is a boutique pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in East Harlem. East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its colorful murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residen... Zoned R7-2, this building sits in a medium-density residential allowing mid-rise apartments, typical of established manhattan neighborhoods like the lower east side. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

East Harlem

East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its colorful murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residential developments alongside historic buildings. The real estate market offers some of Manhattan's most accessible price points, featuring a mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and a surge of new luxury condominium developments that offer modern amenities and easy access to the Upper East Side.

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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: 1016030025.00000000

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: 1-01603-0025

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Recently Rented in This Building

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$4,100/mo

4 bed · 2 bath

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$4,350/mo

3 bed · 1 bath

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$6,000/mo

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$5,700/mo

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$5,500/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

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$6,100/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

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$4,900/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

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$4,500/mo

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$5,082/mo

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$4,275/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

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$5,150/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

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$5,200/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

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$4,600/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

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$4,700/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

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$5,150/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

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$4,500/mo

4 bed · 2 bath

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$5,400/mo

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$4,850/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

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$5,500/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

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$5,800/mo

4 bed · 2 bath

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$3,500/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

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$3,350/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

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$3,750/mo

3 bed · 1 bath

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$4,500/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

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$2,800/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

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$3,900/mo

3 bed · 1 bath

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$4,250/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

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$4,050/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

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$4,200/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

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$4,350/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

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$4,525/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

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$2,400/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

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$4,200/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

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$4,500/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

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$4,650/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

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$4,050/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

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$4,200/mo

4 bed · 2 bath

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$3,500/mo

3 bed · 1 bath

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$4,250/mo

3 bed · 1 bath

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$4,200/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

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$3,400/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

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$4,000/mo

3 bed · 1 bath

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$3,650/mo

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$4,500/mo

4 bed · 2 bath

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$4,400/mo

4 bed · 2 bath

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$4,000/mo

4 bed · 2 bath

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$3,400/mo

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$2,600/mo

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$3,700/mo

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$3,600/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit	Lease Date ▼	Rent	Beds	Baths	Sq Ft
Unit 3-C	Jun 9, 2017	$4,100/mo	4	2	-
Unit 3-A	May 5, 2017	$4,350/mo	3	1	-
Unit 6-B	Oct 16, 2014	$6,000/mo	4	2	-
Unit 5-B	Nov 17, 2014	$5,700/mo	4	2	-
Unit 3D	May 8, 2025	$5,500/mo	3	2	-
Unit 6B	Apr 18, 2025	$6,100/mo	3	2	-
Unit 3A	Dec 16, 2024	$4,900/mo	3	2	-
Unit 4A	Sep 26, 2024	$4,500/mo	3	2	-
Unit 1C	Sep 3, 2024	$5,082/mo	3	2	-
Unit 5D	Aug 20, 2024	$4,275/mo	2	2	-
Unit 2A	Aug 21, 2024	$5,150/mo	3	2	-
Unit 6D	Mar 26, 2024	$5,200/mo	2	2	-
Unit 1A	Feb 1, 2024	$4,600/mo	2	2	-
Unit 5C	Jun 16, 2023	$4,700/mo	3	2	-
Unit 3D	May 10, 2023	$5,150/mo	3	2	-
Unit 3C	May 1, 2023	$4,500/mo	4	2	1,200
Unit 5A	Apr 18, 2023	$5,400/mo	4	2	1,300
Unit 1A	Jan 13, 2023	$4,850/mo	2	2	-
Unit 6B	Jan 5, 2023	$5,500/mo	3	2	1,200
Unit 6AA	Dec 16, 2022	$5,800/mo	4	2	1,250
Unit 4C	Jul 11, 2022	$3,500/mo	2	1	-
Unit 5-D	Aug 16, 2016	$3,350/mo	2	2	-
Unit 4-A	May 16, 2014	$3,750/mo	3	1	-
Unit 3-D	May 17, 2018	$4,500/mo	3	2	-
Unit 12-A	Jun 13, 2014	$2,800/mo	2	1	-
Unit 3-C	May 6, 2014	$3,900/mo	3	1	-
Unit 2-D	May 24, 2017	$4,250/mo	3	2	-
Unit 2-B	Jan 29, 2014	$4,050/mo	3	2	-
Unit 3-A	Apr 7, 2014	$4,200/mo	3	2	-
Unit 4-C	Jul 27, 2017	$4,350/mo	3	2	-
Unit 2A	Aug 15, 2022	$4,525/mo	3	2	-
Unit 4C	Jul 15, 2020	$2,400/mo	2	1	-
Unit 3-D	Aug 13, 2016	$4,200/mo	3	2	-
Unit 3D	Feb 15, 2022	$4,500/mo	3	2	-
Unit 6D	Feb 16, 2022	$4,650/mo	2	2	-
Unit 2C	Oct 22, 2021	$4,050/mo	3	2	-
Unit 4D	Dec 10, 2021	$4,200/mo	4	2	-
Unit 5-A	Jul 30, 2021	$3,500/mo	3	1	-
Unit 3A	Aug 30, 2021	$4,250/mo	3	1	-
Unit 3D	Aug 17, 2021	$4,200/mo	3	2	-
Unit 2A	May 27, 2021	$3,400/mo	3	2	-
Unit 4B	Nov 18, 2020	$4,000/mo	3	1	-
Unit 2D	Dec 16, 2020	$3,650/mo	3	2	-
Unit 6B	Oct 31, 2020	$4,500/mo	4	2	-
Unit 4D	Dec 12, 2020	$4,400/mo	4	2	-
Unit 4-B	Dec 2, 2020	$4,000/mo	4	2	-
Unit 3C	Jan 24, 2021	$3,400/mo	4	2	-
Unit 2B	Nov 16, 2020	$2,600/mo	3	1	-
Unit 3B	Oct 31, 2020	$3,700/mo	3	2	-
Unit 2C	Oct 31, 2020	$3,600/mo	3	2	-

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

96 St

0.19 mi away

6Q

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District

R7-2

Medium-density residential allowing mid-rise apartments, typical of established Manhattan neighborhoods like the Lower East Side.

Overlay

C1-5

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

4.36 / 6.50

33% development potential remaining

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Building Details

Physical

Building Class: Elevator Apartments (D1)
Land Use: 3
Year Built: 1910
Last Altered: 1988
Floors: 6
Total Units: 24
Gross Floor Area: 27,500 sq ft
Lot Area: 6,307 sq ft
Lot Frontage: 62.5 ft
Lot Depth: 100.92 ft

Municipal Districts

Community District: CD 11
City Council: District 8
School District: 2
Police Precinct: 23
Fire Company: E053
Sanitation District: 11

BBL: 1016030025.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Official Records

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Location

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Frequently Asked Questions about 53 EAST 97 STREET

What kind of building is 53 EAST 97 STREET?

53 EAST 97 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D1).

When was 53 EAST 97 STREET built?

Built in 1910, 6 floors, 24 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.

How many units are at 53 EAST 97 STREET?

24 residential units across 6 floors.

How many apartments are currently for sale at 53 EAST 97 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 53 EAST 97 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 53 EAST 97 STREET?

The closest subway stop is 96 St (6, Q lines), approximately 0.19 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.

How can I see the full sales history for 53 EAST 97 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 53 EAST 97 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 53 EAST 97 STREET?

The current owner of 53 EAST 97 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 1-01603-0025 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 53 EAST 97 STREET?

The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 53 EAST 97 STREET is 1-01603-0025. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1603) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (25). 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 53 EAST 97 STREET?

Every recorded deed for 53 EAST 97 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01603-0025 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 53 EAST 97 STREET?

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