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681 AMSTERDAM AVENUE

Manhattan · Upper West Side · New York, NY 10025

Built 1929 16 Floors 176 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

681 AMSTERDAM AVENUE is a large-scale pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Upper West Side. The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within... Zoned C2-8, this building sits in a local service establishments. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Upper West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene.

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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: 1-01224-0001

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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.

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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
May 28, 2026Unit 12K2BR$1,150,000-
May 14, 2026Unit 17I2BR$1,420,000-
Oct 7, 2025Unit 11B1BR$675,000-
Sep 11, 2025Unit 9B1BR$740,000-
Mar 31, 2025Unit 15-I2BR$1,350,000-
May 31, 2025Unit 10J1BR$740,000-
Feb 12, 2025Unit 1G1BR$625,000-
Mar 10, 2025Unit 3D1BR$715,000-
May 5, 2025Unit 4H2BR$1,200,000-
Mar 24, 2025Unit 7K2BR$1,295,000-
Mar 2, 2018Unit 7H2BR$1,275,000-
Aug 31, 2017Unit 16B1BR$840,000-
Dec 6, 2013Unit 17F2BRN/A-
Sep 28, 2016Unit 2J1BRN/A800
Feb 22, 2016Unit 5J1BRN/A-
Jul 17, 2017Unit 9K2BR$1,205,000-
Oct 29, 2015Unit 14H2BRN/A-
Mar 28, 2022Unit 10F2BR$1,115,000-
Feb 8, 2024Unit 11A2BR$1,625,0001,400
Jan 3, 2018Unit 7G1BR$775,000-
Mar 1, 2018Unit 17B1BR$745,000-
Aug 3, 2016Unit 1C1BRN/A-
Jun 30, 2017Unit 11A2BR$1,800,0001,400
Dec 20, 2018Unit 1B1BR$601,000-
Nov 20, 2020Unit 3E1BR$688,000-
Apr 8, 2021Unit 8A3BR$1,495,000-
Jun 30, 2017Unit 3G1BR$780,000-
Aug 26, 2015Unit 10B1BR$725,000800
Jul 21, 2020Unit 1-DStudio$275,000-
Feb 6, 2024Unit 16-G1BR$735,000-
Jun 4, 2020Unit 4-AStudio$320,000-
Jan 31, 2013Unit 1-G1BR$450,000-
Apr 22, 2021Unit 8-J1BR$700,000800
Mar 8, 2020Unit 3-HI4BR$2,380,0002,200
Oct 21, 2019Unit 4-C1BR$515,000-
Oct 11, 2019Unit 15-J1BR$750,000800
Sep 30, 2021Unit 17-H2BR$1,395,000-
Mar 3, 2017Unit 8-H2BR$1,100,0001,050
Mar 5, 2019Unit 1-C1BR$437,500-
May 30, 2017Unit 12-A2BRN/A1,400
Nov 6, 2020Unit 1-AStudio$250,000-
Jul 9, 2020Unit 15E1BR$736,000-
Oct 9, 2019Unit 3J1BR$695,000-
Jun 21, 2024Unit 3E1BR$720,000-
Apr 2, 2024Unit 9H2BR$999,000-
Nov 21, 2019Unit 2C3BR$1,900,000-
May 29, 2019Unit 11G1BR$670,000-
Feb 25, 2019Unit 6B1BR$710,000775
Jun 9, 2017Unit 4DStudio$330,000-
Sep 13, 2018Unit 1B1BR$450,000-
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Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 4AAug 31, 2017$6,300/mo32-
Unit 11AJan 3, 2023$6,850/mo221,400
Unit 9EMar 13, 2024$3,495/mo11-
Unit 17-EApr 8, 2014$3,500/mo11-
Unit 15-ENov 30, 2020$2,929/mo11-
Unit 9-BSep 30, 2020$2,933/mo11750
Unit 6BMay 26, 2016$3,000/mo11775
Unit 15-EFeb 18, 2022$2,929/mo11-
Unit 8-JAug 16, 2019$3,600/mo11750
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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

96 St

0.13 mi away

123BC

86 St

0.37 mi away

1BC

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
C2-8

Local service establishments.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
12.85 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1929
Last Altered
1981
Floors
16
Total Units
178
Residential Units
176
Gross Floor Area
238,456 sq ft
Lot Area
18,550 sq ft
Lot Frontage
113.92 ft
Lot Depth
168 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 7
City Council
District 7
School District
3
Police Precinct
24
Fire Company
L022
Sanitation District
7
BBL
1012240001.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

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Frequently Asked Questions about 681 AMSTERDAM AVENUE

What kind of building is 681 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
681 AMSTERDAM AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 681 AMSTERDAM AVENUE built?
Built in 1929, 16 floors, 178 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 681 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
176 residential units across 16 floors. The building also contains 2 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 681 AMSTERDAM 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 681 AMSTERDAM 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 681 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is 96 St (1, 2, 3, B, C lines), approximately 0.13 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 681 AMSTERDAM 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 681 AMSTERDAM 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 681 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
The current owner of 681 AMSTERDAM 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 1-01224-0001 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 681 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 681 AMSTERDAM AVENUE is 1-01224-0001. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1224) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (1). 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 681 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 681 AMSTERDAM AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01224-0001 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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