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689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE

Manhattan · Washington Heights · New York, NY 10040

Built 1928 5 Floors 84 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

689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE is a mid-size pre-war elevator 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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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: 1-02179-0500

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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.

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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 7, 2014Unit 1J2BRN/A1,100
Aug 17, 2019Unit 4L1BR$400,000-
Sep 26, 2018Unit 1J2BR$800,000-
Aug 8, 2017Unit 4J1BR$445,000-
Feb 11, 2020Unit 1J2BR$795,0001,100
Oct 29, 2018Unit PH-32BRN/A-
Feb 3, 2020Unit PH-22BR$845,0001,079
May 5, 2023Unit 2-M1BR$535,000-
Jun 25, 2024Unit 3BB2BR$635,000-
Jan 30, 2014Unit 4D1BR$300,000-
May 30, 2018Unit 5J1BR$415,000-
Oct 5, 2018Unit 4B1BR$425,000-
Oct 19, 2018Unit 5H1BR$400,000-
Feb 20, 2018Unit 3J1BR$380,000-
Aug 5, 2015Unit 4L1BR$278,000-
Jun 27, 2014Unit PH42BR$952,000-
Jun 11, 2014Unit 4H1BR$260,000-
Feb 11, 2015Unit PH51BR$410,000625
Jun 3, 2014Unit 1G1BR$235,755-
Dec 1, 2016Unit 1D1BR$332,000-
Jun 26, 2014Unit 5K1BR$284,500-
Nov 12, 2014Unit 3M1BR$309,000650
Mar 13, 2018Unit 4K1BR$400,000-
Dec 16, 2016Unit PH11BR$525,000600
Dec 23, 2013Unit 5M1BR$319,000-
Oct 23, 2013Unit 1N3BR$824,5001,600
Oct 1, 2013Unit 4K1BR$249,000-
Jan 15, 2015Unit 3AA2BR$600,000-
Oct 22, 2025Unit 1AA1BR$399,000922
Dec 10, 2025Unit 4B1BR$395,000-
Oct 20, 2021Unit 3M1BR$420,000650
Jun 14, 2018Unit 5M1BRN/A700
Aug 26, 2020Unit 3A2BR$749,000-
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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 3MMar 20, 2024$2,650/mo11-
Unit 5-EFAug 15, 2023$6,000/mo332,500
Unit 2-MSep 24, 2020$2,600/mo11-
Unit 3XJan 31, 2019$1,850/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

190 St

0.21 mi away

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191 St

0.38 mi away

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181 St

0.41 mi away

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Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

High School
High School for Media and Communications
Grades 9-12 · 0.45 mi
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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.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
2.14 / 6.50
67% development potential remaining

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1928
Last Altered
1985
Floors
5
Total Units
84
Gross Floor Area
56,830 sq ft
Lot Area
26,575 sq ft
Lot Frontage
127 ft
Lot Depth
213.08 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 12
City Council
District 10
School District
6
Police Precinct
34
Fire Company
E093
Sanitation District
12
BBL
1021790500.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE

What kind of building is 689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE?
689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE built?
Built in 1928, 5 floors, 84 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE?
84 residential units across 5 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 689 FT WASHINGTON 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 689 FT WASHINGTON 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 689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is 190 St (A line), approximately 0.21 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 689 FT WASHINGTON 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 689 FT WASHINGTON 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 689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE?
The current owner of 689 FT WASHINGTON 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 1-02179-0500 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 689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE is 1-02179-0500. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (2179) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (500). 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 689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 689 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-02179-0500 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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