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1040 5 AVENUE

MN · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10028

Built 1930 17 Floors 28 Units Elevator Apartments
A
100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

1040 5 AVENUE is a boutique pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Upper East Side. The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the ... Zoned R10, this building sits in a highest density residential, allowing the tallest residential buildings. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

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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

86 St

0.27 mi away

456

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R10

Highest density residential, allowing the tallest residential buildings.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
13.06 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built
Historic District: Metropolitan Museum Historic District

Building Details

Owner of Record
TENNFORT CORP
Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1930
Last Altered
1987
Floors
17
Total Units
29
Residential Units
28
Gross Floor Area
146,235 sq ft
Lot Area
11,200 sq ft
Lot Frontage
112.83 ft
Lot Depth
100 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
L013
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1014970001.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 1040 5 AVENUE

What kind of building is 1040 5 AVENUE?
1040 5 AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4). The building is located in the Metropolitan Museum Historic District historic district.
When was 1040 5 AVENUE built?
Built in 1930, 17 floors, 29 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 1040 5 AVENUE?
28 residential units across 17 floors. The building also contains 1 commercial or non-residential unit.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 1040 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 1040 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 1040 5 AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is 86 St (4, 5, 6 lines), approximately 0.27 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 1040 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, use ACRIS, NYC's official property records system. Learn how to use it in our guide: How to Search NYC Property Records on ACRIS.
Who should I contact about a listing at 1040 5 AVENUE?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email mcoste@kwnyc.com, or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.

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