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875 WEST 181 STREET

Manhattan · Washington Heights · New York, NY 10033

Built 1917 6 Floors 84 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

875 WEST 181 STREET is a mid-size pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Washington Heights. Washington Heights is a well-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park... Zoned R7-2, this building sits in a medium-density residential allowing mid-rise apartments, typical of established manhattan neighborhoods like the lower east side. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a well-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.

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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: 1-02179-0001

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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.

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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
May 28, 2026Unit 4L1BR$500,000-
Jan 28, 2026Unit 2F1BR$317,500-
Mar 23, 2018Unit 2G1BR$360,000-
Feb 22, 2024Unit 4H1BR$270,000-
Aug 24, 2022Unit 6B2BR$785,000-
Jun 23, 2015Unit 5M2BR$580,000-
Feb 26, 2018Unit 5H1BR$350,000-
Oct 21, 2021Unit 4-M2BR$849,0001,200
Aug 15, 2022Unit 4-D2BR$625,000-
Jul 13, 2022Unit 6-I2BR$590,000-
Aug 1, 2022Unit 4-A2BR$685,000-
Jan 17, 2020Unit 2-I2BR$540,000-
Dec 13, 2019Unit 3L2BR$585,000925
Jul 24, 2019Unit RSD2BR$1,273,5001,500
Apr 6, 2017Unit 2C1BR$490,000-
Jun 26, 2017Unit 6C2BR$570,000-
Jun 21, 2016Unit 4K2BR$585,000945
Nov 16, 2018Unit 4B2BR$699,0001,040
Dec 4, 2015Unit 1M2BR$635,000-
Jun 20, 2014Unit 5D2BRN/A-
Apr 27, 2016Unit 2K2BR$569,000-
May 6, 2016Unit 5E2BR$572,500-
Jun 9, 2014Unit 3E2BRN/A800
Mar 8, 2018Unit 6J3BR$999,000-
Sep 19, 2024Unit 3M2BR$925,000-
Sep 27, 2023Unit 6F1BR$365,000-
Aug 7, 2017Unit 4H1BR$290,000-
May 30, 2013Unit 3C1BRN/A-
Aug 6, 2025Unit 2K1BR$565,000-
Feb 21, 2023Unit 6J3BR$1,085,000-
Jan 27, 2021Unit 5-D1BR$599,000-
Jan 21, 2021Unit 1-A2BR$655,000-
Nov 9, 2020Unit 5-B2BR$750,0001,040
Mar 9, 2021Unit 4-C2BR$599,000-
Feb 5, 2021Unit 4N1BR$369,000650
Jan 31, 2013Unit 4-A2BR$405,0001,000
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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 6-FFeb 11, 2016$1,700/mo11-
Unit 3-EApr 4, 2023$3,000/mo21-
Unit 3-EMay 20, 2021$2,000/mo11-
Unit 4HJul 14, 2015$1,500/mo11-
Unit 1-DNov 11, 2021$2,150/mo21-
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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

181 St

0.18 mi away

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175 St

0.33 mi away

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Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

High School
High School for Media and Communications
Grades 9-12 · 0.53 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
R7-2

Medium-density residential allowing mid-rise apartments, typical of established Manhattan neighborhoods like the Lower East Side.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
2.68 / 6.50
59% development potential remaining

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1917
Last Altered
1987
Floors
6
Total Units
86
Residential Units
84
Gross Floor Area
60,355 sq ft
Lot Area
22,500 sq ft
Lot Frontage
163 ft
Lot Depth
215 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 12
City Council
District 10
School District
6
Police Precinct
34
Fire Company
E093
Sanitation District
12
BBL
1021790001.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 875 WEST 181 STREET

What kind of building is 875 WEST 181 STREET?
875 WEST 181 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 875 WEST 181 STREET built?
Built in 1917, 6 floors, 86 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 875 WEST 181 STREET?
84 residential units across 6 floors. The building also contains 2 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 875 WEST 181 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 875 WEST 181 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 875 WEST 181 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 181 St (1, A lines), approximately 0.18 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 875 WEST 181 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 875 WEST 181 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 875 WEST 181 STREET?
The current owner of 875 WEST 181 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 1-02179-0001 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 875 WEST 181 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 875 WEST 181 STREET is 1-02179-0001. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (2179) 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 875 WEST 181 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 875 WEST 181 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-02179-0001 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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