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537 3 AVENUE

Manhattan · Murray Hill · New York, NY 10016

Built 1955 19 Floors 148 Units Elevator Apartments
A
100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

537 3 AVENUE is a large-scale post-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Murray Hill. Murray Hill offers a central Manhattan location with a surprisingly neighborhood-like feel. Known for its historic 'Sniffen Court' and a mix of mid-century high-rises and 19th-century townhouses, it i... Zoned C1-9, this building sits in a local retail uses serving nearby residents. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Murray Hill

Murray Hill offers a central Manhattan location with a surprisingly neighborhood-like feel. Known for its historic 'Sniffen Court' and a mix of mid-century high-rises and 19th-century townhouses, it is a popular choice for professionals seeking proximity to Grand Central and Midtown. The neighborhood is particularly well-regarded for offering a wide range of price points, from entry-level studio cooperatives to expansive luxury penthouses.

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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.

ACRIS Records

Every recorded deed, mortgage, and lien since 1966.

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NYC Property Portal

Tax bill, ownership, building class, zoning.

BBL: 1009160061.00000000

LLC Lookup

Find the managing member of an LLC owner from ACRIS.

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DOB BIS Record

Department of Buildings permits, violations, and certificates of occupancy.

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Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-00916-0061

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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

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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
Aug 21, 2019Unit 10G2BR$1,140,000-
Sep 26, 2016Unit 16D1BRN/A500
Nov 27, 2023Unit 9C1BR$535,000-
Dec 30, 2025Unit 19A1BR$660,000-
May 1, 2022Unit 10B1BR$550,000-
May 2, 2024Unit 3D1BR$689,000-
Feb 28, 2025Unit 7JStudio$349,000-
Jan 28, 2020Unit 16DStudio$470,000-
Oct 2, 2019Unit 16B2BR$955,000-
Jun 17, 2016Unit 14D2BRN/A-
Jan 22, 2020Unit 17G1BR$563,000-
Aug 1, 2017Unit 11HStudio$455,000-
Jul 23, 2019Unit 12-JStudio$379,000450
Jun 22, 2020Unit 5-H1BR$500,000-
Sep 18, 2017Unit 5D2BR$900,000950
May 14, 2014Unit 17-G1BR$499,000-
Apr 9, 2014Unit 12-JStudio$315,000450
May 3, 2017Unit 1-H1BR$650,000780
Feb 8, 2018Unit 15AStudio$465,000-
Aug 9, 2018Unit 11C1BR$735,000789
Nov 20, 2014Unit 3G1BR$649,000850
Oct 30, 2018Unit 3-AStudio$380,000500
Jan 28, 2025Unit 9EStudio$404,500-
Dec 3, 2014Unit 5G1BR$615,000-
Mar 2, 2018Unit 5AB2BR$1,350,0001,350
Aug 16, 2024Unit 17F2BR$940,000950
Dec 1, 2019Unit 12-FStudio$469,999-
Mar 17, 2016Unit 5JStudio$385,000-
Apr 29, 2019Unit 16C1BR$725,000900
Sep 3, 2025Unit 6B1BR$560,000-
Mar 26, 2017Unit 17DStudioN/A550
Aug 10, 2018Unit 8B1BR$685,000-
May 18, 2023Unit 2G1BR$565,000-
Jun 21, 2022Unit 9D1BR$755,000-
Nov 19, 2024Unit 13FStudio$410,000-
May 23, 2024Unit 4JStudio$320,000450
Aug 10, 2018Unit 6FStudio$418,000-
Oct 10, 2013Unit 16AStudio$320,000525
Feb 6, 2017Unit 13AStudio$395,000-
Aug 19, 2015Unit 14AStudio$400,000500
Jul 2, 2015Unit 7G1BR$684,000-
Mar 1, 2019Unit 3EStudio$400,000535
Jul 11, 2017Unit 17F2BR$999,000-
Oct 16, 2015Unit 19-A1BRN/A-
Jan 5, 2023Unit 15DStudio$420,000-
Apr 1, 2025Unit 14G1BR$605,000850
May 10, 2023Unit 16B2BR$975,000-
Apr 17, 2013Unit 11JStudioN/A450
Sep 21, 2017Unit 9JStudio$395,000-
May 20, 2017Unit 19CStudio$390,000-
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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 12HSep 6, 2016$2,550/mo01-
Unit 2AOct 10, 2024$2,700/mo01-
Unit 12-BJul 8, 2022$4,100/mo11-
Unit 12HJan 12, 2025$3,400/mo01-
Unit 11FNov 12, 2024$3,000/mo01-
Unit 3JApr 2, 2024$2,700/mo01-
Unit 12HJul 25, 2023$3,200/mo01-
Unit 13HJul 10, 2023$3,000/mo01-
Unit 11EMay 30, 2023$3,000/mo01-
Unit 2AJul 29, 2021$2,200/mo01-
Unit 13FJun 1, 2021$2,100/mo01-
Unit 9HMay 13, 2021$2,475/mo11-
Unit 15DAug 18, 2020$2,500/mo01-
Unit 9FFeb 22, 2018$2,600/mo01-
Unit 9-GFeb 16, 2026$4,500/mo11-
Unit 11FOct 13, 2022$2,950/mo01-
Unit 6BJul 28, 2022$3,800/mo11-
Unit 12HSep 29, 2014$2,500/mo01-
Unit 9-GDec 2, 2021$3,200/mo11-
Unit 3EMay 25, 2021$2,450/mo01-
RLS

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

Grand Central-42 St

0.41 mi away

4567S

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
C1-9

Local retail uses serving nearby residents.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
12.81 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built
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Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1955
Last Altered
1987
Floors
19
Total Units
153
Residential Units
148
Gross Floor Area
118,467 sq ft
Lot Area
9,250 sq ft
Lot Frontage
74 ft
Lot Depth
125 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 6
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
17
Fire Company
L007
Sanitation District
6
BBL
1009160061.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Official Records

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 537 3 AVENUE

What kind of building is 537 3 AVENUE?
537 3 AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 537 3 AVENUE built?
Built in 1955, 19 floors, 153 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 537 3 AVENUE?
148 residential units across 19 floors. The building also contains 5 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 537 3 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 537 3 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 537 3 AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is Grand Central-42 St (4, 5, 6, 7, S lines), approximately 0.41 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 537 3 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 537 3 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 537 3 AVENUE?
The current owner of 537 3 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 1-00916-0061 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 537 3 AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 537 3 AVENUE is 1-00916-0061. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (916) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (61). 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 537 3 AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 537 3 AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-00916-0061 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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