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689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE

MN · Washington Heights · New York, NY 10040

Built 1928 5 Floors 84 Units Elevator Apartments
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100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE 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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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

190 St

0.21 mi away

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191 St

0.38 mi away

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181 St

0.41 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 · 0.45 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)
2.14 / 6.50
67% development potential remaining

Building Details

Owner of Record
FORT TRYON CORP
Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1928
Last Altered
1985
Floors
5
Total Units
84
Gross Floor Area
56,830 sq ft
Lot Area
26,575 sq ft
Lot Frontage
127 ft
Lot Depth
213.08 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 12
City Council
District 10
School District
6
Police Precinct
34
Fire Company
E093
Sanitation District
12
BBL
1021790500.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Street View

Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE

What kind of building is 689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE?
689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE built?
Built in 1928, 5 floors, 84 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE?
84 residential units across 5 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 689 FT WASHINGTON 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 689 FT WASHINGTON 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 689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is 190 St (A line), approximately 0.21 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 689 FT WASHINGTON 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 689 FT WASHINGTON 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.

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