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215 EAST 88 STREET

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10128

Built 1920 5 Floors 20 Units Walk-Up Apartments
A
99/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

215 EAST 88 STREET is a boutique pre-war walk-up 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 R8B, this building sits in a residential zoning district. 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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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: 1-01534-0011

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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

$5,500/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$4,000/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$8,500/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$16,000/mo

4 bed · 4 bath

Listing by William J Farmer Inc

Listing Rented

$5,800/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$4,395/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,200/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$1,750/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by R New York

Listing Rented

$13,222/mo

4 bed · 4 bath

Listing by William J. Farmer Inc.

Listing Rented

$9,800/mo

3 bed · 3 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$2,650/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$2,200/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,200/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$11,200/mo

3 bed · 3 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$2,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$3,850/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$1,795/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$10,000/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$2,875/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$7,850/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$9,000/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$2,800/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$4,495/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$2,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$6,950/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Listing Rented

$7,995/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Yangtze Hudson LLC

Listing Rented

$2,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$8,200/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$7,950/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$9,500/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$8,000/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$9,500/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$8,700/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$7,800/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$9,500/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$8,500/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$7,500/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$5,100/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$8,200/mo

3 bed · 3 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$3,200/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$2,100/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$9,000/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,400/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$2,900/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Listing Rented

$11,500/mo

4 bed · 4 bath

Listing by William J. Farmer Inc.

Listing Rented

$8,500/mo

3 bed · 2 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
Aug 6, 2026Unit 4A1BR$360,000-
Apr 3, 2025Unit 9H3BR$2,600,0001,613
Jul 31, 2024Unit 5A1BR$950,000766
Jun 8, 2018Unit 4B2BR$1,500,0001,067
Sep 25, 2019Unit 8E3BR$2,245,0001,542
Feb 16, 2021Unit 4D2BR$1,800,0001,517
Mar 18, 2015Unit 10G3BR$2,750,0001,676
Aug 8, 2023Unit 12E3BR$2,475,0001,542
Jun 27, 2018Unit 6C2BR$2,300,0001,413
Jan 12, 2023Unit 4A1BR$320,000-
Sep 9, 2025Unit 2G3BR$2,675,0001,676
Aug 10, 2017Unit 1B2BR$1,395,0001,067
Dec 6, 2016Unit 8H2BR$2,000,0001,613
Aug 26, 2016Unit 2B2BR$1,495,0001,067
Jun 11, 2018Unit 4B2BR$1,500,0001,067
Jun 22, 2018Unit 9F3BR$3,975,0002,132
Nov 16, 2018Unit 5A1BR$1,170,000766
Dec 17, 2025Unit 10A1BR$1,030,000766
Jun 15, 2021Unit 8B2BR$1,450,0001,067
Oct 19, 2022Unit 2-B2BR$1,400,0001,067
Sep 8, 2021Unit 3-A1BR$999,000-
Jan 29, 2020Unit 12D3BR$2,300,0001,517
Sep 22, 2023Unit 8-E3BR$2,200,0001,542
Jan 13, 2026Unit 3E3BR$2,395,0001,542
Mar 27, 2024Unit 4C1BR$385,000-
Mar 8, 2022Unit 8A1BR$984,500766
Jun 7, 2021Unit 10C2BR$2,200,0001,413
Feb 17, 2017Unit 6FG5BR$7,195,0003,808
Apr 29, 2014Unit 4F4BRN/A2,132
Jul 13, 2018Unit 10G3BR$3,250,0001,676
Nov 26, 2013Unit 8E3BRN/A1,542
Sep 26, 2014Unit 3-G3BR$2,725,0001,676
Oct 2, 2013Unit 12G3BRN/A-
Apr 10, 2014Unit 6C2BR$2,295,0001,413
Nov 30, 2021Unit 7C2BR$2,475,0001,413
RLS

Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 8BOct 26, 2017$5,500/mo211,067
Unit 2AAug 3, 2017$3,900/mo11766
Unit 12GMay 23, 2017$8,500/mo321,676
Unit 12-FAug 11, 2023$16,000/mo442,132
Unit 7DOct 23, 2018$5,800/mo221,517
Unit 10AOct 22, 2014$4,500/mo11-
Unit 4CMar 3, 2014$2,200/mo11-
Unit 1-BFeb 27, 2013$1,750/mo11-
Unit 12-FJan 9, 2019$13,222/mo442,132
Unit 3-ENov 23, 2021$9,800/mo331,542
Unit 4-ASep 15, 2023$2,650/mo11-
Unit 1CJul 21, 2016$2,100/mo11-
Unit 1CSep 5, 2017$2,200/mo11-
Unit 2GJul 5, 2023$11,200/mo331,676
Unit 3-DAug 4, 2022$2,500/mo11-
Unit 2AFeb 20, 2015$3,775/mo11766
Unit 1BSep 27, 2021$1,795/mo11-
Unit 11EMay 27, 2025$10,000/mo321,542
Unit 2CSep 25, 2024$2,875/mo11-
Unit 8-EJun 19, 2020$7,850/mo321,542
Unit 11EMay 1, 2023$9,000/mo221,542
Unit 1CApr 4, 2023$2,800/mo11-
Unit 2ADec 15, 2022$4,495/mo11766
Unit 2-BJan 2, 2023$2,500/mo11-
Unit 10CFeb 22, 2019$6,950/mo221,413
Unit 7BSep 15, 2022$7,995/mo221,067
Unit 2AApr 29, 2022$2,500/mo11-
Unit 10HApr 22, 2013$8,200/mo321,613
Unit 8HAug 8, 2013$7,950/mo211,613
Unit 12DJul 11, 2013$9,500/mo321,517
Unit 10HApr 7, 2014$8,000/mo321,613
Unit 12EMar 26, 2014$9,500/mo321,542
Unit 12EMay 10, 2017$8,700/mo321,542
Unit 8HSep 8, 2014$7,800/mo211,613
Unit 12EJan 28, 2015$9,500/mo321,542
Unit 9ESep 10, 2021$8,500/mo321,477
Unit 9EAug 26, 2019$7,500/mo321,542
Unit 8BOct 4, 2019$5,100/mo21-
Unit 9EJul 30, 2013$8,200/mo33-
Unit 1DMar 12, 2026$3,200/mo11-
Unit 4CSep 17, 2020$2,100/mo11-
Unit 12EFeb 6, 2019$9,000/mo32-
Unit 2DSep 26, 2018$2,500/mo11-
Unit 1DJun 1, 2021$2,400/mo11-
Unit 4DMay 17, 2021$2,900/mo11-
Unit 12-FOct 18, 2020$11,500/mo442,132
Unit 10HJun 11, 2019$8,499/mo321,613
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

86 St

0.20 mi away

456

96 St

0.38 mi away

6Q

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R8B

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
4.26 / 4.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Walk-Up Apartments (C6)
Land Use
2
Year Built
1920
Floors
5
Total Units
20
Gross Floor Area
10,715 sq ft
Lot Area
2,517 sq ft
Lot Frontage
25 ft
Lot Depth
100.67 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 5
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
L013
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1015340011.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 215 EAST 88 STREET

What kind of building is 215 EAST 88 STREET?
215 EAST 88 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Walk-Up Apartments (building class C6).
When was 215 EAST 88 STREET built?
Built in 1920, 5 floors, 20 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 215 EAST 88 STREET?
20 residential units across 5 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 215 EAST 88 STREET?
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 215 EAST 88 STREET?
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 215 EAST 88 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 86 St (4, 5, 6 lines), approximately 0.20 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 215 EAST 88 STREET?
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 215 EAST 88 STREET?
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 215 EAST 88 STREET?
The current owner of 215 EAST 88 STREET 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 1-01534-0011 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 215 EAST 88 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 215 EAST 88 STREET is 1-01534-0011. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1534) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (11). 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 215 EAST 88 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 215 EAST 88 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01534-0011 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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