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655 AVENUE OF THE AMER

Manhattan · Chelsea · New York, NY 10011

Built 1887 7 Floors 47 Units Condominiums
A
99/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

655 AVENUE OF THE AMER is a mid-size pre-war condominiums building with walk-up in Chelsea. Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern lux... Zoned C6-2A, this building sits in a general central commercial. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Chelsea

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside historic pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

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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: 1-00796-7504

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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.

Recently Rented in This Building

Listing Rented

$12,500/mo

2 bed · 3 bath

Listing by Fox Residential Group Inc

Listing Rented

$9,500/mo

2 bed · 3 bath

Listing by CORE Group Marketing LLC

Listing Rented

$6,500/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$16,950/mo

3 bed · 4 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$7,300/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$4,750/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$6,950/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$5,950/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$16,900/mo

4 bed · 3 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$7,100/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$6,750/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$8,500/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$7,400/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$6,650/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$9,000/mo

2 bed · 3 bath

Listing by CORE Group Marketing, LLC

Listing Rented

$7,500/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$5,500/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$6,800/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$15,000/mo

3 bed · 3 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$6,900/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$6,500/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$5,700/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$6,000/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$12,000/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Fox Residential Group Inc

Listing Rented

$11,000/mo

2 bed · 3 bath

Listing by Fox Residential Group Inc

Listing Rented

$7,500/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Nest Seekers International

Listing Rented

$7,350/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$9,800/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$6,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

Listing Rented

$5,800/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$13,000/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Fox Residential Group Inc

Listing Rented

$11,500/mo

2 bed · 3 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$6,995/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by CORE Group Marketing LLC

Listing Rented

$4,800/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$5,850/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Stribling & Associates

Listing Rented

$6,000/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Stribling & Associates

Listing Rented

$6,500/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Level Group

Listing Rented

$6,995/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by CORE Group Marketing, LLC

Listing Rented

$9,500/mo

2 bed · 3 bath

Listing by CORE Group Marketing, LLC

Listing Rented

$6,500/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Level Group

Listing Rented

$6,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$7,200/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$6,000/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Stribling & Associates Ltd

Listing Rented

$5,850/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Stribling & Associates Ltd

Listing Rented

$7,145/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Nest Seekers International

Listing Rented

$12,995/mo

3 bed · 3 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$4,995/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$6,750/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Level

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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
Sep 10, 2026Unit 5D2BR$2,650,0001,517
May 20, 2016Unit 3A1BRN/A970
Oct 18, 2016Unit 2L1BRN/A-
Sep 20, 2016Unit 5H3BR$4,000,0002,168
Jul 1, 2019Unit 5E2BR$3,400,0002,345
Sep 26, 2018Unit 5-D2BR$2,519,1361,517
Jul 16, 2018Unit 2J3BR$4,100,0002,168
Aug 27, 2018Unit 5H3BR$4,220,0002,168
Jun 14, 2024Unit 5-E2BR$3,000,0002,345
Aug 1, 2018Unit 5-B3BRN/A2,989
Aug 7, 2025Unit 2E2BR$2,765,0001,620
Mar 14, 2018Unit 5G2BR$2,650,0001,364
Apr 29, 2025Unit 5K1BR$1,690,000984
Jan 28, 2020Unit 5-K1BR$1,595,000984
Mar 18, 2014Unit 3C2BR$3,895,0002,057
Jul 2, 2024Unit 4H1BR$1,670,0001,003
Mar 1, 2018Unit 2-H2BR$2,000,0001,346
Apr 22, 2025Unit 5F2BR$2,050,0001,231
Dec 15, 2015Unit 4J1BR$1,845,000984
Sep 16, 2013Unit 3A1BRN/A970
Jun 30, 2016Unit 3-E2BRN/A1,597
Dec 17, 2013Unit 5-J1BR$1,695,0001,022
Dec 9, 2019Unit 4E2BR$3,100,0002,345
May 9, 2022Unit 3-G1BR$2,175,0001,231
Sep 10, 2013Unit 5L1BRN/A-
Apr 15, 2014Unit 5G2BRN/A1,346
Apr 15, 2014Unit 3G1BRN/A1,231
May 25, 2017Unit 3A1BRN/A970
Dec 30, 2016Unit 3M1BRN/A1,000
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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 5EApr 11, 2016$12,500/mo232,345
Unit 3EJun 29, 2017$9,500/mo231,597
Unit 4-AMar 25, 2022$6,500/mo12958
Unit 5-BOct 16, 2015$16,950/mo342,989
Unit 4-CDec 15, 2020$7,300/mo221,321
Unit 5-ADec 9, 2020$4,750/mo12958
Unit 5AMay 28, 2024$6,950/mo12958
Unit 3KNov 24, 2014$5,950/mo121,003
Unit PH-ESep 17, 2018$16,900/mo432,498
Unit 5KMay 3, 2022$7,100/mo12984
Unit 5-JJul 3, 2019$6,750/mo121,022
Unit 3LJul 1, 2024$8,500/mo12984
Unit 3BJun 25, 2024$7,400/mo121,118
Unit 4KApr 12, 2024$6,650/mo12987
Unit 3EMar 15, 2021$9,000/mo231,597
Unit 5-LMay 22, 2023$7,500/mo12987
Unit 5-LJun 7, 2021$5,500/mo12987
Unit 2KNov 22, 2022$6,800/mo121,022
Unit 5-HSep 27, 2022$15,000/mo332,168
Unit 3BApr 12, 2022$6,900/mo121,118
Unit 2KAug 1, 2021$6,500/mo121,022
Unit 5LFeb 20, 2014$5,700/mo12987
Unit 4AOct 2, 2013$6,000/mo11958
Unit 4EFeb 26, 2013$12,000/mo22-
Unit 4EMar 23, 2017$11,000/mo232,345
Unit 5-CJun 5, 2018$7,500/mo121,321
Unit 4FMar 31, 2014$7,350/mo121,231
Unit 3EEJul 9, 2014$9,800/mo221,597
Unit 4HMay 15, 2014$6,500/mo111,083
Unit 2KMar 11, 2013$5,800/mo111,022
Unit 5EMay 8, 2013$13,000/mo22-
Unit 3FDec 30, 2016$11,500/mo232,375
Unit 3DJan 4, 2016$6,995/mo121,266
Unit 4-KDec 16, 2020$4,800/mo12-
Unit 4KApr 27, 2018$5,850/mo12987
Unit 4KApr 27, 2018$6,000/mo12987
Unit 4HOct 11, 2018$6,500/mo121,003
Unit 3DNov 5, 2016$6,995/mo121,266
Unit 3ESep 14, 2017$9,500/mo231,597
Unit 4HOct 11, 2018$6,500/mo121,003
Unit 2KMay 12, 2016$6,250/mo111,022
Unit 4-FApr 20, 2016$7,200/mo121,231
Unit 4KOct 6, 2016$6,000/mo12-
Unit 4KJun 17, 2016$5,850/mo12-
Unit 5-CMay 12, 2016$7,145/mo121,321
Unit 5HJul 12, 2012$12,000/mo332,168
Unit 5KFeb 24, 2021$4,950/mo12984
Unit 4HMay 21, 2021$6,750/mo121,003
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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

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Middle School
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.32 mi
DOE Profile →
High School
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.32 mi
DOE Profile →

Third-party school info: GreatSchools · NYC DOE

School zones and assignments change. Verify current eligibility with NYC DOE directly.

Source: NYC Department of Education (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
C6-2A

General central commercial.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
5.76 / 6.50
Near maximum allowable FAR
Historic District: Ladies' Mile Historic District

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Condominiums (RM)
Land Use
4
Year Built
1887
Last Altered
2005
Floors
7
Total Units
49
Residential Units
47
Gross Floor Area
106,279 sq ft
Lot Area
18,452 sq ft
Lot Frontage
184 ft
Lot Depth
154.75 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 4
City Council
District 3
School District
2
Police Precinct
13
Fire Company
L012
Sanitation District
4
BBL
1007967504.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 655 AVENUE OF THE AMER

What kind of building is 655 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
655 AVENUE OF THE AMER is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Condominiums (building class RM). The building is located in the Ladies' Mile Historic District historic district.
When was 655 AVENUE OF THE AMER built?
Built in 1887, 7 floors, 49 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 655 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
47 residential units across 7 floors. The building also contains 2 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 655 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
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 655 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
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 655 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
655 AVENUE OF THE AMER 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 655 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
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 655 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
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 655 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
The current owner of 655 AVENUE OF THE AMER 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 1-00796-7504 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 655 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 655 AVENUE OF THE AMER is 1-00796-7504. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (796) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (7504). 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 655 AVENUE OF THE AMER?
Every recorded deed for 655 AVENUE OF THE AMER since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-00796-7504 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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