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2042 5 AVENUE

MN · East Harlem · New York, NY 10035

Built 1940 6 Floors 48 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

2042 5 AVENUE is a mid-size pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in East Harlem. East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its colorful murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residen... 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.

East Harlem

East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its colorful murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residential developments alongside historic buildings. The real estate market offers some of Manhattan's most accessible price points, featuring a mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and a surge of new luxury condominium developments that offer modern amenities and easy access to the Upper East Side.

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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

0.19 mi away

23456

135 St

0.48 mi away

23

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Elementary
P.S. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
Grades PK-5 · 0.90 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)
4.84 / 6.50
26% development potential remaining

Building Details

Owner of Record
1 WEST 126TH STREET HDFC
Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1940
Last Altered
1983
Floors
6
Total Units
48
Gross Floor Area
39,888 sq ft
Lot Area
8,241 sq ft
Lot Frontage
74.92 ft
Lot Depth
110 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 10
City Council
District 9
School District
5
Police Precinct
28
Fire Company
L030
Sanitation District
10
BBL
1017240033.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Street View

Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 2042 5 AVENUE

What kind of building is 2042 5 AVENUE?
2042 5 AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 2042 5 AVENUE built?
Built in 1940, 6 floors, 48 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 2042 5 AVENUE?
48 residential units across 6 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 2042 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 2042 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 2042 5 AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is 125 St (2, 3, 4, 5, 6 lines), approximately 0.19 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 2042 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 2042 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.

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