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685 5 AVENUE

MN · Midtown East · New York, NY 10022

Built 1926 25 Floors 65 Units Condominiums
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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.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01289-7501

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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

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

Building Details

Owner of Record
UNAVAILABLE OWNER
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)

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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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