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2139 AMSTERDAM AVENUE

MN · Washington Heights · New York, NY 10032

Built 1910 5 Floors 13 Units Walk-Up Apartments
A
99/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

2139 AMSTERDAM AVENUE is a boutique pre-war walk-up apartments building with walk-up in Washington Heights. Washington Heights is a well-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park... Zoned R7-2, this building sits in a medium-density residential allowing mid-rise apartments, typical of established manhattan neighborhoods like the lower east side. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a well-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.

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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

168 St

0.20 mi away

1AC

163 St-Amsterdam Av

0.21 mi away

C

157 St

0.38 mi away

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Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Elementary
P.S. 004 Duke Ellington
Grades PK-5 · 0.33 mi
DOE Profile →
Middle School
I.S. 128 (The Elijah D. Clark JHS)
Grades 6-8 · 0.36 mi
DOE Profile →
High School
High School for Media and Communications
Grades 9-12 · 1.00 mi
DOE Profile →

Third-party school info: GreatSchools · NYC DOE

School zones and assignments change. Verify current eligibility with NYC DOE directly.

Source: NYC Department of Education (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R7-2

Medium-density residential allowing mid-rise apartments, typical of established Manhattan neighborhoods like the Lower East Side.

Overlay
C2-4
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
4.56 / 6.50
30% development potential remaining

Building Details

Owner of Record
469 WEST 166TH STREET HOUSING DEVELOPMEN T
Physical
Building Class
Walk-Up Apartments (C4)
Land Use
2
Year Built
1910
Last Altered
2002
Floors
5
Total Units
14
Residential Units
13
Gross Floor Area
11,394 sq ft
Lot Area
2,500 sq ft
Lot Frontage
25 ft
Lot Depth
100 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 12
City Council
District 10
School District
6
Police Precinct
33
Fire Company
E067
Sanitation District
12
BBL
1021110079.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Street View

Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 2139 AMSTERDAM AVENUE

What kind of building is 2139 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
2139 AMSTERDAM AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Walk-Up Apartments (building class C4).
When was 2139 AMSTERDAM AVENUE built?
Built in 1910, 5 floors, 14 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 2139 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
13 residential units across 5 floors. The building also contains 1 commercial or non-residential unit.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 2139 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 2139 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 2139 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is 168 St (1, A, C lines), approximately 0.20 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 2139 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 2139 AMSTERDAM AVENUE?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email mcoste@kwnyc.com, or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.

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