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1255 5 AVENUE

Manhattan · East Harlem · New York, NY 10029

Built 1925 8 Floors 49 Units Condominiums
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99/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

1255 5 AVENUE is a mid-size pre-war condominiums 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 R9, this building sits in a high-density residential allowing tall residential towers. 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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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: 1-01613-7501

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Active Listings in This Building

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Listing data provided by the REBNY Listing Service (RLS) and may not reflect all available activity. All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing broker is identified in each listing detail.

Recently Rented in This Building

Listing Rented

$3,050/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Real New York

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$3,250/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$3,400/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by CORE Group Marketing, LLC

Listing Rented

$2,300/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$7,500/mo

4 bed · 3 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,700/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$3,700/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$9,500/mo

4 bed · 3 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$3,900/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$6,995/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,250/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,995/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,700/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$4,200/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$2,400/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,400/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,900/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Spire Group Inc.

Listing Rented

$3,300/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$2,895/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Kleier Residential Inc

Listing Rented

$2,700/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Kleier Residential Inc

Listing Rented

$3,350/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,400/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Apr 17, 2025Unit 5BStudio$550,000509
Feb 12, 2025Unit 7J4BR$2,200,0002,332
Aug 16, 2017Unit 5BStudio$695,000509
Jun 9, 2015Unit 5FStudio$705,000567
Feb 1, 2022Unit 6C1BR$850,000677
Jan 20, 2017Unit 5E1BR$880,000-
Jun 9, 2014Unit 4F1BR$650,000-
Nov 27, 2013Unit 5L1BR$550,000620
Jul 22, 2013Unit 4GStudioN/A768
Sep 3, 2020Unit 5-A1BR$1,106,000908
Jul 23, 2013Unit 5K21BRN/A-
Jul 13, 2021Unit 5L1BR$645,000-
Sep 14, 2021Unit 3-CDE4BR$2,990,0003,042
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Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 5BMay 22, 2025$3,050/mo01-
Unit 6EApr 12, 2024$3,000/mo11750
Unit 6LJan 26, 2022$3,250/mo11-
Unit 6DFeb 14, 2017$3,500/mo11-
Unit 4CDec 14, 2022$3,400/mo11677
Unit 6CMar 22, 2019$3,500/mo11677
Unit 5BDec 19, 2017$2,300/mo01509
Unit 7JKJul 24, 2017$7,500/mo432,332
Unit 4EJan 15, 2014$2,700/mo11604
Unit 5-AMay 15, 2020$3,700/mo11908
Unit 7-JKSep 5, 2021$9,500/mo432,332
Unit 6-DJun 12, 2020$3,900/mo11907
Unit 8BJan 28, 2021$6,995/mo221,200
Unit 6HMay 6, 2016$3,250/mo11900
Unit 6HMay 8, 2014$2,995/mo11900
Unit 5-JDec 15, 2022$3,700/mo11950
Unit 5AJun 6, 2022$4,200/mo11908
Unit 6DOct 3, 2014$3,500/mo11-
Unit 5LMay 20, 2014$2,400/mo11620
Unit 5LMay 9, 2017$2,400/mo11620
Unit 3JDec 17, 2015$3,500/mo111,074
Unit 4HMar 28, 2017$2,900/mo11-
Unit 6COct 31, 2013$3,300/mo11-
Unit 4CAug 14, 2017$2,895/mo11-
Unit 3LMar 11, 2014$2,700/mo21864
Unit 6ASep 7, 2016$3,350/mo11908
Unit 5LMay 31, 2020$2,400/mo11-
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Closed rental 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

No subway stations found within 0.5 miles.

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R9

High-density residential allowing tall residential towers.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
6.50 / 10.00
35% development potential remaining

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Condominiums (RM)
Land Use
4
Year Built
1925
Floors
8
Total Units
52
Residential Units
49
Gross Floor Area
72,155 sq ft
Lot Area
11,101 sq ft
Lot Frontage
100.08 ft
Lot Depth
110 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 11
City Council
District 9
School District
4
Police Precinct
23
Fire Company
E091
Sanitation District
11
BBL
1016137501.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 1255 5 AVENUE

What kind of building is 1255 5 AVENUE?
1255 5 AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Condominiums (building class RM).
When was 1255 5 AVENUE built?
Built in 1925, 8 floors, 52 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 1255 5 AVENUE?
49 residential units across 8 floors. The building also contains 3 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 1255 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 1255 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 1255 5 AVENUE?
1255 5 AVENUE is served by MTA subway lines within MN. The Nearby Transit section above shows all stations within half a mile.
How can I see the full sales history for 1255 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 1255 5 AVENUE?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email milton@miltoncoste.com, or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 1255 5 AVENUE?
The current owner of 1255 5 AVENUE 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 1-01613-7501 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 1255 5 AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 1255 5 AVENUE is 1-01613-7501. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1613) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (7501). 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 1255 5 AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 1255 5 AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01613-7501 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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