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55 EAST 87 STREET

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10128

Built 1963 14 Floors 120 Units Elevator Apartments
A
100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

55 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: 1-01499-0025

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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
Sep 13, 2023Unit 12C2BR$1,050,000-
Aug 17, 2022Unit 8J2BR$2,149,000-
Nov 15, 2022Unit 4E2BR$1,125,000-
Apr 23, 2024Unit 11E3BR$1,640,000-
Oct 8, 2025Unit 4H1BR$778,000-
Oct 6, 2017Unit 5CStudio$575,000-
Aug 15, 2016Unit 2KStudio$450,000-
Sep 1, 2021Unit 10-B2BR$1,900,000-
Dec 17, 2021Unit 4-A1BR$849,000800
Apr 13, 2017Unit 12E2BR$1,890,0001,200
Oct 27, 2015Unit 4-JK3BR$3,350,000-
Oct 9, 2019Unit 4A1BR$825,000-
Dec 14, 2018Unit 4D2BR$1,995,000-
Oct 11, 2018Unit 14A2BR$1,150,000-
Mar 24, 2014Unit 4G1BR$795,0001,000
Feb 11, 2025Unit 4BC2BR$1,350,000-
Nov 15, 2025Unit 4H1BR$778,000-
Dec 10, 2014Unit 11E3BR$1,795,000-
May 6, 2015Unit 8M1BR$660,000920
Apr 20, 2023Unit 3A1BR$750,000-
Jan 30, 2025Unit 5FG3BR$1,753,500-
Feb 2, 2026Unit 5M1BR$760,000-
Dec 24, 2015Unit 5M1BR$790,000860
Dec 4, 2024Unit 5A1BR$675,000-
Sep 25, 2020Unit 8-G1BR$950,000-
Mar 14, 2019Unit 9J2BR$1,930,000-
Sep 18, 2025Unit 9D2BR$1,639,500-
Aug 10, 2017Unit 7J2BR$1,850,0001,422
Mar 2, 2023Unit 15B2BR$1,720,000-
Apr 13, 2023Unit 15E2BR$1,750,000-
Feb 26, 2020Unit 10C2BR$1,310,0001,000
Jul 9, 2021Unit 8-M1BR$775,000-
Sep 4, 2025Unit 14E2BR$1,712,500-
Mar 26, 2023Unit 5M1BR$718,000860
Oct 1, 2024Unit 11FG4BR$2,900,000-
Oct 4, 2021Unit 14A2BR$1,200,000-
Jul 29, 2026Unit 4JK3BR$3,200,000-
Jun 29, 2022Unit 8F1BR$1,185,000-
Jun 20, 2022Unit 2L1BR$732,500-
Apr 26, 2022Unit 14A2BR$1,250,000-
Oct 29, 2013Unit 6A1BRN/A-
Aug 15, 2013Unit 11C2BRN/A1,125
Feb 2, 2016Unit 1GStudio$1,400,0001,500
May 14, 2015Unit 1FStudio$825,000920
Aug 23, 2017Unit 1-EStudioN/A957
Jul 1, 2013Unit 14B2BR$1,350,000-
Jul 25, 2013Unit 14F2BRN/A-
May 20, 2019Unit 1AKStudio$1,410,0001,600
Jun 8, 2016Unit 4-JK3BRN/A-
Dec 17, 2018Unit 9FGH5BR$3,995,0003,167
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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 6DJul 9, 2024$8,800/mo22-
Unit 3AJul 3, 2020$3,550/mo11-
Unit 4-JKJun 27, 2024$15,000/mo33-
Unit 3-CMay 15, 2018$2,800/mo01-
Unit 11EJun 25, 2021$6,750/mo32-
Unit 1BSep 24, 2021$5,625/mo11900
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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

0.17 mi away

456

96 St

0.44 mi away

6

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)
8.76 / 4.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1963
Floors
14
Total Units
129
Residential Units
120
Gross Floor Area
156,729 sq ft
Lot Area
17,900 sq ft
Lot Frontage
178.92 ft
Lot Depth
100.67 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
L013
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1014990025.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 55 EAST 87 STREET

What kind of building is 55 EAST 87 STREET?
55 EAST 87 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 55 EAST 87 STREET built?
Built in 1963, 14 floors, 129 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 55 EAST 87 STREET?
120 residential units across 14 floors. The building also contains 9 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 55 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 55 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 55 EAST 87 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 86 St (4, 5, 6 lines), approximately 0.17 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 55 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 55 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 55 EAST 87 STREET?
The current owner of 55 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 1-01499-0025 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 55 EAST 87 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 55 EAST 87 STREET is 1-01499-0025. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1499) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (25). 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 55 EAST 87 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 55 EAST 87 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01499-0025 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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