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685 5 AVENUE

Manhattan · Midtown East · New York, NY 10022

Built 1926 25 Floors 65 Units Condominiums
A
100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

685 5 AVENUE is a mid-size pre-war condominiums building with walk-up in Midtown East. Midtown East is a dynamic hub that is the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenienc... Zoned C5-3, this building sits in a central commercial, highest density commercial. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Midtown East

Midtown East is a dynamic hub that is the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for commuters and professionals. The residential landscape is a mix of high-rise luxury towers and historic side-street cooperatives, providing a wide array of options for those who want to be at the center of the city's energy.

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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.

nyc.gov

NYC Property Portal

Tax bill, ownership, building class, zoning.

BBL: 1012897501.00000000

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: 1-01289-7501

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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

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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
Jul 23, 2026Unit 22A1BR$3,399,0001,082
Jul 23, 2026Unit 19A1BR$4,326,0001,257
Jul 13, 2026Unit 7EStudio$1,550,000673
Sep 19, 2025Unit 12F1BR$3,350,000947
Jun 12, 2025Unit 10F1BR$3,000,000947
Nov 29, 2023Unit 9F1BR$4,000,000-
Dec 15, 2023Unit 18A1BR$6,124,500-
Oct 21, 2024Unit 15A3BR$17,000,000-
Nov 1, 2024Unit 6DStudio$2,300,000601
Jun 3, 2024Unit 10A2BR$6,000,0001,264
Mar 5, 2024Unit 17A2BR$8,300,0001,304
Jan 9, 2024Unit 10DStudio$2,675,000603
Dec 27, 2023Unit PHC3BR$19,965,0003,323
May 24, 2023Unit 9A2BR$6,073,463-
Dec 15, 2023Unit 16BStudio$3,200,000649
Dec 28, 2023Unit PHA2BR$15,000,0002,341
Sep 1, 2023Unit 15B1BR$3,880,000691
Dec 28, 2023Unit 7DStudio$2,475,000603
Jan 5, 2024Unit 7A2BR$5,950,0001,263
Dec 29, 2023Unit 6B1BR$3,340,000-
Jan 30, 2024Unit 9DStudio$2,625,000-
Jan 23, 2025Unit 12A2BR$5,950,0001,264
Nov 18, 2024Unit 6EStudio$2,031,409672
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 15BJul 11, 2024$13,500/mo11691
Unit 6BFeb 16, 2024$11,500/mo11742
Unit 7AApr 8, 2024$40,000/mo221,263
Unit 7AJul 23, 2026$38,500/mo221,263
Unit 7AJun 17, 2026$38,500/mo221,263
Unit 7AOct 30, 2024$40,000/mo221,263
Unit 7AOct 1, 2024$40,000/mo221,263
Unit 6BAug 9, 2024$9,000/mo11700
Unit 16BJun 17, 2024$12,500/mo01649
Unit 15BApr 11, 2024$18,500/mo11691
Unit 7AMar 11, 2026$41,000/mo221,263
Unit 9ADec 29, 2025$13,500/mo221,264
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

5 Av/53 St

205 ft away

EM

57 St

0.22 mi away

FNQRW

51 St

0.30 mi away

6

Lexington Av/53 St

0.38 mi away

EM

59 St

0.43 mi away

456

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
C5-3

Central commercial, highest density commercial.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
11.84 / 15.00
21% development potential remaining
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Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Condominiums (RM)
Land Use
4
Year Built
1926
Last Altered
1999
Floors
25
Total Units
68
Residential Units
65
Gross Floor Area
86,444 sq ft
Lot Area
7,302 sq ft
Lot Frontage
58.42 ft
Lot Depth
125 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 5
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
18
Fire Company
E023
Sanitation District
5
BBL
1012897501.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Official Records

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 685 5 AVENUE

What kind of building is 685 5 AVENUE?
685 5 AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Condominiums (building class RM).
When was 685 5 AVENUE built?
Built in 1926, 25 floors, 68 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 685 5 AVENUE?
65 residential units across 25 floors. The building also contains 3 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 685 5 AVENUE?
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 685 5 AVENUE?
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 685 5 AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is 5 Av/53 St (E, M lines), approximately 205 ft away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 685 5 AVENUE?
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 685 5 AVENUE?
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 685 5 AVENUE?
The current owner of 685 5 AVENUE 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 1-01289-7501 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 685 5 AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 685 5 AVENUE is 1-01289-7501. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1289) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (7501). 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 685 5 AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 685 5 AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01289-7501 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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