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235 EAST 87 STREET

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10128

Built 1962 12 Floors 139 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

235 EAST 87 STREET is a large-scale post-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 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: 1-01533-0122

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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
Nov 27, 2019Unit 4IStudio$425,000-
Feb 18, 2020Unit 6E1BR$398,000-
Nov 14, 2019Unit 10D2BR$825,000-
Jan 15, 2019Unit 11J1BR$987,500-
Aug 28, 2024Unit 8H1BR$460,500-
Jun 14, 2017Unit 7F1BR$680,000-
Jun 26, 2025Unit 9K3BR$1,057,000-
Mar 27, 2024Unit 5D2BR$715,044-
Jan 3, 2017Unit 4EStudioN/A-
Dec 2, 2016Unit 5C2BRN/A-
Jul 11, 2016Unit 5EStudioN/A-
Dec 6, 2016Unit 1EStudioN/A-
Dec 6, 2016Unit 8EStudioN/A-
Jul 18, 2016Unit 8C2BRN/A-
Nov 12, 2024Unit 8G1BR$550,000-
Jul 2, 2014Unit 12B2BRN/A-
Apr 22, 2014Unit 5C2BRN/A-
Sep 25, 2018Unit 11D2BR$975,000-
May 24, 2018Unit 6D2BR$800,000-
Mar 9, 2019Unit 10EStudio$358,400-
Dec 10, 2022Unit 5-C3BR$1,400,000-
Jun 4, 2019Unit 3B1BR$835,000900
May 26, 2022Unit 10-H1BR$507,000-
Jun 15, 2016Unit 10IStudio$420,000-
May 29, 2025Unit 6H1BR$570,000-
Jul 1, 2015Unit 2D2BRN/A-
Sep 30, 2015Unit 1IStudio$378,000-
Feb 11, 2015Unit 5K2BRN/A-
Nov 1, 2018Unit 5L2BR$895,000-
Nov 8, 2018Unit PHL2BR$850,000-
Mar 31, 2016Unit 2GStudioN/A-
May 1, 2019Unit 6B2BR$890,000-
Nov 9, 2021Unit 8C2BR$1,225,000-
May 26, 2021Unit 5GStudio$407,500-
Dec 30, 2025Unit 9IStudio$540,000-
Oct 25, 2024Unit 2F1BR$535,000-
May 18, 2015Unit 3EStudio$367,500525
Apr 15, 2024Unit 9BC4BR$2,685,000-
Oct 23, 2015Unit 9AStudioN/A600
Nov 20, 2025Unit 10B2BR$810,000-
Mar 12, 2013Unit 9B2BRN/A950
Jan 23, 2025Unit 6IStudio$535,000-
Nov 21, 2018Unit 5AB3BR$1,725,0001,600
Jul 24, 2017Unit 12-J2BR$986,000950
May 13, 2019Unit 10-K2BR$1,200,000-
Apr 8, 2016Unit 3C2BR$1,420,732-
Jun 18, 2018Unit 1L1BR$600,429-
Mar 5, 2026Unit 10K3BR$1,115,000-
Aug 21, 2017Unit 7GStudio$474,500-
Jun 19, 2020Unit 6-A1BR$499,000-
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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 5JSep 20, 2018$3,995/mo21-
Unit 3CApr 26, 2019$6,495/mo22-
Unit 12GFeb 24, 2014$2,500/mo11-
Unit 5JApr 7, 2017$3,995/mo21-
Unit 1BJun 15, 2019$3,500/mo11650
Unit 5JJan 16, 2025$5,200/mo21-
Unit 11JMar 25, 2025$5,950/mo111,282
Unit 11KMay 25, 2024$5,000/mo11-
Unit 5JNov 18, 2021$4,150/mo11-
Unit 11GJul 25, 2023$3,500/mo11-
Unit 1FMay 26, 2022$3,500/mo11-
Unit 7BCAug 21, 2015$9,000/mo331,900
Unit 1-GJun 20, 2018$2,658/mo11-
Unit 12GDec 28, 2017$2,700/mo11-
Unit 12GJul 11, 2019$2,750/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

86 St

0.20 mi away

456

96 St

0.43 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)
7.87 / 4.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1962
Floors
12
Total Units
140
Residential Units
139
Gross Floor Area
137,852 sq ft
Lot Area
17,516 sq ft
Lot Frontage
174 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
1015330122.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

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Frequently Asked Questions about 235 EAST 87 STREET

What kind of building is 235 EAST 87 STREET?
235 EAST 87 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 235 EAST 87 STREET built?
Built in 1962, 12 floors, 140 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 235 EAST 87 STREET?
139 residential units across 12 floors. The building also contains 1 commercial or non-residential unit.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 235 EAST 87 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 235 EAST 87 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 235 EAST 87 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 235 EAST 87 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 235 EAST 87 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 235 EAST 87 STREET?
The current owner of 235 EAST 87 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 1-01533-0122 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 235 EAST 87 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 235 EAST 87 STREET is 1-01533-0122. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1533) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (122). 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 235 EAST 87 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 235 EAST 87 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01533-0122 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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