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781 5 AVENUE

Manhattan · Midtown East · New York, NY 10022

Built 1927 38 Floors 169 Units Elevator Apartments
A
100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

781 5 AVENUE is a large-scale pre-war elevator apartments 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 R10H, this building sits in a residential zoning district. 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: 1013740001.00000000

LLC Lookup

Find the managing member of an LLC owner from ACRIS.

dos.ny.gov

DOB BIS Record

Department of Buildings permits, violations, and certificates of occupancy.

nyc.gov/dob

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01374-0001

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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
Feb 5, 2014Unit 21071BR$1,475,000-
Dec 22, 2015Unit 9141BR$805,000870
Dec 10, 2014Unit 20113BR$3,195,000-
Mar 26, 2015Unit 1601/16045BR$10,000,000-
Jul 18, 2016Unit 9111BRN/A-
Mar 6, 2015Unit 18THFL7BR$67,500,000-
Mar 3, 2021Unit FULLFLOOR5BR$22,000,0009,000
Jun 2, 2015Unit 21012BR$4,500,0001,900
Jun 18, 2014Unit 19091BRN/A-
Jun 15, 2023Unit 28042BR$1,500,000-
Jul 26, 2023Unit 23071BR$1,600,000-
May 6, 2021Unit 11042BR$8,000,000-
Apr 13, 2020Unit 11111BR$1,400,0001,010
Jun 24, 2026Unit 220422062BR$2,350,0001,200
Oct 22, 2024Unit 5012BR$1,500,000-
Feb 15, 2024Unit 901/9043BR$3,450,000-
Jan 28, 2022Unit 16111BR$640,000-
Jun 27, 2023Unit 272BR$9,350,000-
Jan 21, 2020Unit 19012BR$4,500,000-
Jan 31, 2019Unit 322BR$11,000,000-
Nov 17, 2022Unit 3131BR$599,000890
Oct 3, 2022Unit 29T2BR$9,125,000-
Mar 26, 2015Unit 1601/16045BRN/A-
Apr 26, 2017Unit 30FL2BR$8,910,0002,500
Feb 22, 2018Unit 12051BR$4,450,000-
Dec 16, 2013Unit 10012BR$4,700,0002,050
Aug 27, 2013Unit 17011BRN/A-
May 16, 2013Unit 11042BRN/A-
Mar 17, 2016Unit 5012BR$3,650,000-
Dec 2, 2019Unit 1114/15/163BR$2,750,000-
Dec 16, 2015Unit 21071BR$1,100,000-
Jan 4, 2017Unit 21091BRN/A-
Jan 29, 2015Unit 22012BRN/A-
Jan 28, 2015Unit 16043BRN/A-
Feb 11, 2026Unit 1214/12152BR$950,000-
May 6, 2019Unit 23012BR$5,000,000-
Aug 20, 2014Unit 35-T2BR$7,750,000-
Nov 12, 2025Unit 20012BR$2,600,000-
Jun 16, 2018Unit 19091BR$2,100,000-
May 3, 2018Unit 9111BRN/A-
Apr 30, 2018Unit 1601/16045BR$10,000,000-
Jun 16, 2018Unit 21071BR$1,100,000-
Dec 17, 2015Unit 21071BRN/A-
Nov 10, 2021Unit 8111BR$715,000-
Mar 12, 2021Unit FULLFLOOR5BR$22,000,0009,000
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 FULLFLOORMay 27, 2016$95,000/mo579,000
Unit 1614Sep 7, 2022$7,500/mo11-
Unit 1611Dec 26, 2023$15,000/mo11-
Unit 1611Jul 21, 2021$7,200/mo11-
Unit 509Sep 1, 2014$6,300/mo01-
Unit 2307May 27, 2021$15,000/mo12-
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

57 St

429 ft away

FNQRW

59 St

0.30 mi away

456

5 Av/53 St

0.32 mi away

EM

Lexington Av/53 St

0.49 mi away

EM

51 St

0.50 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
R10H

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
25.16 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built
Designated Landmark
Historic District: Upper East Side Historic District
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Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1927
Floors
38
Total Units
175
Residential Units
169
Gross Floor Area
314,509 sq ft
Lot Area
12,500 sq ft
Lot Frontage
100 ft
Lot Depth
125 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
E039
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1013740001.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Official Records

ACRIS (NYC Property Records) NYC Finance (Tax & Assessment) NYC DOB BIS (Permits & Violations) NYC ZoLa (Zoning) Google Maps

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 781 5 AVENUE

What kind of building is 781 5 AVENUE?
781 5 AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4). The building is located in the Upper East Side Historic District historic district.
When was 781 5 AVENUE built?
Built in 1927, 38 floors, 175 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 781 5 AVENUE?
169 residential units across 38 floors. The building also contains 6 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 781 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 781 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 781 5 AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is 57 St (F, N, Q, R, W lines), approximately 429 ft away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 781 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 781 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 781 5 AVENUE?
The current owner of 781 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 1-01374-0001 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 781 5 AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 781 5 AVENUE is 1-01374-0001. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1374) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (1). 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 781 5 AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 781 5 AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01374-0001 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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