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88 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE

Manhattan · Central Harlem · New York, NY 10027

Built 1925 15 Floors 285 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

88 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE is a large-scale pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Central Harlem. Central Harlem is the cultural and historic soul of Upper Manhattan. Known for its grand boulevards like Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and its rich jazz heritage, the neighborhood offers an active urba... Zoned R8, this building sits in a high-density residential, high-rise apartments common in manhattan. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Central Harlem

Central Harlem is the cultural and historic soul of Upper Manhattan. Known for its grand boulevards like Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and its rich jazz heritage, the neighborhood offers an active urban lifestyle.

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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: 1-01962-0019

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Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Jul 30, 2020Unit 4D1BR$650,000625
May 11, 2022Unit 7C2BR$1,144,500-
Aug 30, 2022Unit 3C2BR$1,100,000958
Aug 15, 2017Unit 2E1BR$750,000735
Jan 15, 2014Unit 11A3BRN/A1,320
Jun 13, 2019Unit 4F1BR$960,000945
Mar 28, 2017Unit 10-A3BR$1,692,0001,320
Jul 27, 2016Unit 11-A3BR$1,600,0001,320
Jun 27, 2025Unit 11B2BR$1,249,0001,018
Jun 26, 2019Unit 6D1BR$690,000625
Jan 7, 2019Unit 7H1BR$805,000770
Jan 12, 2018Unit 8F1BR$985,000945
Sep 29, 2014Unit 2C3BRN/A1,270
Mar 7, 2015Unit 5E+CAB51BRN/A735
Sep 15, 2014Unit 2B1BRN/A745
Dec 22, 2022Unit 8C2BR$1,180,000958
Jun 25, 2015Unit 11E1BRN/A742
Jun 8, 2015Unit 8H1BRN/A770
Jun 18, 2025Unit 4C2BR$950,000-
Jun 20, 2025Unit 8B2BR$1,059,000-
Nov 26, 2018Unit 11B2BR$1,230,0001,018
Feb 20, 2019Unit 3H1BR$625,000720
Jun 8, 2016Unit 6E1BRN/A735
Jan 3, 2017Unit 8-D1BRN/A625
Sep 23, 2019Unit 9-B2BR$1,350,000-
Aug 9, 2018Unit 7D1BR$721,500625
Feb 1, 2024Unit 7E1BR$770,000735
Mar 17, 2015Unit 9E1BRN/A742
Oct 30, 2014Unit 7A/B3BRN/A1,622
Oct 30, 2014Unit 4D1BRN/A625
Oct 30, 2014Unit 11B2BRN/A1,018
Oct 30, 2014Unit 7E1BRN/A735
Oct 30, 2014Unit 8E1BRN/A735
Oct 30, 2014Unit 3D1BRN/A625
Oct 30, 2014Unit 7G1BRN/A780
Oct 30, 2014Unit 6A1BRN/A630
Oct 30, 2014Unit 10B2BRN/A1,018
Oct 30, 2014Unit 7A1BRN/A630
Oct 30, 2014Unit 3F1BRN/A945
Oct 30, 2014Unit 8B2BRN/A992
Oct 30, 2014Unit 8H1BRN/A770
Oct 30, 2014Unit 11D1BRN/A775
Oct 16, 2014Unit 7D1BRN/A625
Oct 30, 2014Unit 7F1BRN/A945
Oct 30, 2014Unit 3B2BRN/A992
Oct 30, 2014Unit 5D1BRN/A625
Oct 30, 2014Unit 8G1BRN/A780
Oct 30, 2014Unit 11A3BRN/A1,320
Oct 30, 2014Unit 6G1BRN/A780
Oct 30, 2014Unit 5A1BRN/A630
RLS

Closed sale 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

116 St-Columbia University

0.29 mi away

1

125 St

0.37 mi away

ABCD

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Elementary
P.S. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
Grades PK-5 · 0.75 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
R8

High-density residential, high-rise apartments common in Manhattan.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
10.75 / 6.50
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D9)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1925
Last Altered
1986
Floors
15
Total Units
288
Residential Units
285
Gross Floor Area
189,905 sq ft
Lot Area
17,661 sq ft
Lot Frontage
100.92 ft
Lot Depth
175 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 9
City Council
District 7
School District
3
Police Precinct
26
Fire Company
E047
Sanitation District
9
BBL
1019620019.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 88 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE

What kind of building is 88 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE?
88 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D9).
When was 88 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE built?
Built in 1925, 15 floors, 288 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 88 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE?
285 residential units across 15 floors. The building also contains 3 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 88 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE?
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 88 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE?
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 88 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE?
The closest subway stop is 116 St-Columbia University (1 line), approximately 0.29 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 88 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE?
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 88 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE?
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 88 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE?
The current owner of 88 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE 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 1-01962-0019 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 88 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 88 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE is 1-01962-0019. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1962) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (19). 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 88 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE?
Every recorded deed for 88 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01962-0019 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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