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56 EAST 87 STREET

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10128

Built 1923 6 Floors 33 Units Elevator Apartments
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99/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

56 EAST 87 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 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.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01498-0045

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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 18, 2026Unit 2C3BR$1,212,500-
Oct 8, 2024Unit 5B3BR$1,450,000-
Mar 6, 2020Unit 4-D2BR$1,600,000-
May 22, 2022Unit 3-CD3BR$2,995,0002,200
Nov 4, 2021Unit 6B3BR$1,832,500-
Jun 3, 2016Unit 6D2BRN/A-
Sep 1, 2023Unit 2-B3BR$1,625,000-
Jun 16, 2025Unit 6C2BR$1,190,000-
Aug 10, 2021Unit HOUSE7BR$6,850,0007,524
Nov 12, 2021Unit 4B3BR$1,475,000-
Oct 16, 2014Unit 2B3BRN/A-
Mar 23, 2017Unit 6D2BRN/A-
Sep 23, 2021Unit 1D2BR$1,210,000-
Nov 12, 2021Unit 4B3BR$1,485,000-
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Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 2CDec 16, 2022$6,600/mo32-
Unit 6DMay 11, 2015$6,450/mo22-
Unit 6CApr 29, 2016$4,800/mo22900
Unit 5BAug 15, 2022$7,400/mo32-
Unit 2CDec 13, 2022$6,600/mo32-
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

86 St

0.15 mi away

456

96 St

0.46 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
R8B

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
4.33 / 4.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1923
Floors
6
Total Units
33
Gross Floor Area
33,402 sq ft
Lot Area
7,718 sq ft
Lot Frontage
76.67 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
1014980045.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 56 EAST 87 STREET

What kind of building is 56 EAST 87 STREET?
56 EAST 87 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 56 EAST 87 STREET built?
Built in 1923, 6 floors, 33 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 56 EAST 87 STREET?
33 residential units across 6 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 56 EAST 87 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 56 EAST 87 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 56 EAST 87 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 86 St (4, 5, 6 lines), approximately 0.15 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 56 EAST 87 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 56 EAST 87 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 56 EAST 87 STREET?
The current owner of 56 EAST 87 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 1-01498-0045 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 56 EAST 87 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 56 EAST 87 STREET is 1-01498-0045. 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 (45). 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 56 EAST 87 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 56 EAST 87 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01498-0045 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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