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537 WEST 133 STREET

MN · Central Harlem · New York, NY 10027

Built 1905 6 Floors 36 Units Walk-Up Apartments
A
99/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

537 WEST 133 STREET is a mid-size pre-war walk-up 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 R7A, this building sits in a residential zoning district. 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: 1-01987-0015

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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

125 St

0.27 mi away

1

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Elementary
P.S. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
Grades PK-5 · 0.13 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
R7A

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
3.98 / 4.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Owner of Record
537-39 WEST 133RD ST
Physical
Building Class
Walk-Up Apartments (C1)
Land Use
2
Year Built
1905
Last Altered
1993
Floors
6
Total Units
36
Gross Floor Area
19,872 sq ft
Lot Area
4,996 sq ft
Lot Frontage
50 ft
Lot Depth
99.92 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 9
City Council
District 7
School District
5
Police Precinct
30
Fire Company
E080
Sanitation District
9
BBL
1019870015.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 537 WEST 133 STREET

What kind of building is 537 WEST 133 STREET?
537 WEST 133 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Walk-Up Apartments (building class C1).
When was 537 WEST 133 STREET built?
Built in 1905, 6 floors, 36 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 537 WEST 133 STREET?
36 residential units across 6 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 537 WEST 133 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 537 WEST 133 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 537 WEST 133 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 125 St (1 line), approximately 0.27 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 537 WEST 133 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 537 WEST 133 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 537 WEST 133 STREET?
The current owner of 537 WEST 133 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 1-01987-0015 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 537 WEST 133 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 537 WEST 133 STREET is 1-01987-0015. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1987) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (15). 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 537 WEST 133 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 537 WEST 133 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01987-0015 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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